November 2021
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.
Find out more »HALIFAX EXPLOSION – Memorial Services and Events
This year marks the 104th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. In honour of this day, there will be memorial services and events throughout HRM Fort Needham Memorial Park The Municipality’s 104th Anniversary of the Halifax Explosion, an official commemoration ceremony will be held at Fort Needham Memorial Park which overlooks the area which was devastated by the explosion on that fateful morning. The service begins at 9:00 am, with a short silence just before 9:04 am. Everyone is welcome at…
Find out more »Birthday – KEITH RICHARDS (78)
Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943), is an English musician, singer, and songwriter, who has achieved international fame as the co-founder, guitarist, secondary vocalist, and co-principal songwriter of the Rolling Stones. His songwriting partnership with Mick Jagger is one of the most successful in history. Richards is widely considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time. His career spans over six decades and his guitar playing style has been a trademark of the Rolling Stones throughout the band's career.…
Find out more »MAJESTIC MONARCH RIVENDALE RESIDENTS HOLIDAY PARADE
Location : Throughout Beaver Bank (see full list below) Details : Traffic delays will be in place to facilitate the Majestic Monarch Rivendale Residents Holiday Parade. Traffic impact: Traffic delays are expected as the parade travels through the community. The parade will begin at on Majestic Avenue, and proceed along Monarch Drive, Joan Drive, Rivendale Drive, Whitewood Way, Brackendale Lane, Maplewood Court, Frostview Way, Burden Boulevard, Oleary Drive, Cardinal Lane, Rebecca Drive, Wessex Hill, Galloway Drive , Kenneth Drive, and Amadee Drive. The event…
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