November 2021
Birthday JIMI HENDRIX
Born on this day in 1942, James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century.
Find out more »MOBILE HOUSEHOLD SPECIAL WASTE DEPOT EVENT
Residents looking to dispose of unwanted household special waste can bring their materials to the mobile special waste depot event happening today. When: Saturday, November 27 Where: Cole Harbour Place The mobile drop-off depot will be in operation from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will take place rain or shine. Materials accepted at the household drop-off depot include: leftover corrosive cleaners pesticides/herbicides gasoline fuel oil and used motor oil solvents thinners pharmaceuticals and drugs aerosol cans containing hazardous substances barbecue propane…
Find out more »HANUKKAH BEGINS
Chanukah (Hanukkah) begins this evening, and continues through Monday, December 6 Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. Read more about Hanukkah
Find out more »SPRYFIELD SANTA CLAUS PARADE
The Spryfield Parade is the longest-running Santa Claus Parade east of Montreal! The parade begins at Punch Bowl Drive at 2:00 pm and continues along Herring Cove Road to Dentith Road before concluding at the South Centre Mall (Canadian Tire/Lawtons/No Frills). Donations for the local food bank are greatly appreciated and will be collected along the parade route. This traditional Christmas event is organized by local volunteers and everyone is invited to come out and enjoy this festive afternoon! Santa…
Find out more »CYBER MONDAY
Cyber Monday also known as Blue Monday is a marketing term for the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. It was created by retailers to encourage people to shop online. The term made its debut on November 28, 2005, in a Shop.org press release entitled "'Cyber Monday' Quickly Becoming One of the Biggest Online Shopping Days of the Year". In 2017, Cyber Monday online sales grew to a record of $6.59 billion, compared with $2.98 billion in…
Find out more »Album – THE WALL (PINK FLOYD)
The Wall is the eleventh studio album by English rock band Pink Floyd, released 30 November 1979. It is a rock opera that explores Pink, a jaded rockstar whose "wall" represents his eventual self-imposed isolation from society. In 1982, The Wall was adapted into a feature film, for which Pink Floyd's Roger Waters wrote the screenplay and The Boomtown Rats' Bob Geldof starred as Pink. The Wall is one of the best-known concept albums. With over 30 million copies sold,…
Find out more »Album – THRILLER (MICHAEL JACKSON)
Thriller is the sixth studio album by American singer Michael Jackson, released on November 30, 1982 by Epic Records. Thriller became Jackson's first number one album... and stayed at number one for a record 37 weeks, from February 26, 1983 to April 14, 1984. Thriller set the record for the most top 10 singles from an album ("The Girl Is Mine", "Billie Jean", "Beat It", "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' ", "Human Nature", "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)", and "Thriller"), with two of…
Find out more »December 2021
Birthday – OZZY OSBOURNE (73)
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the nickname "Prince of Darkness". Osbourne's total album sales from his years in Black Sabbath, combined with his solo work, are over 100 million. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath and into the UK…
Find out more »Album – BAND ON THE RUN (WINGS)
Band on the Run is the third studio album by Paul McCartney and Wings, released December 5, 1973. It was McCartney's fifth album after leaving the Beatles in April 1970. It remains McCartney's most successful album and the most celebrated of his post-Beatles works. In 2000, Q magazine placed it at number 75 in its list of the "100 Greatest British Albums Ever". In 2012, Band on the Run was voted 418th on Rolling Stone's revised list of "The 500…
Find out more »SHUBIE PARK CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
A Community Event for the whole family! Cocoa, treats, toasting marshmallows on a bonfire, music, and a visit from Father Christmas.
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