Past Events

July 1 (encore broadcast) noon-6 pm All your favorites from 1980 on 89 9 The Wave  

Michelle Wright Keith Whitley (RIP) Princess Diana (RIP) Debbie Harry Dan Aykroyd Pam Anderson Liv Tyler

Incorporated July 1, 1980. Bedford is a suburban community of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was an independent town from 1980 to 1996. The area of Bedford has evidence of indigenous peoples dating back thousands of years. Amalgamated April 1, 1996. The March 23, 1997 issue of Maclean's magazine rated Bedford as being the "Best Community to Live in Canada."

On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and a federation of four provinces: Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Ontario; and Quebec. The anniversary of this date was called Dominion Day until 1982. Since 1983, July 1st has been officially known as Canada Day. This year July 1 falls on a Monday, in 2020 July 1 falls on a Wednesday. Celebrate Canada 152 July 1st, 2019.

The Canadian Immigration Museum at Pier 21 was born with much fanfare on July 1, 1999. After years of growth and providing visitors with cultural heritage exhibits, sharing newcomers’ stories, promoting the historic site’s educational and research components, hosting special events and later enduring a months-long renovation, the Canadian Immigration Museum at Pier 21, in Halifax, is turning 20 years old. A day filled with 20th anniversary- and Canada Day-related activities, free and accessible to all on July 1, has…

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site 5425 Sackville St, Halifax, NS. July 1 Celebrate Canada's 152nd birthday. It all starts at noon with the firing of the iconic noon gun, followed by the traditional 21 gun salute near the main entrance. This free event will feature Canada Day cake.

The Queen Mary 2 will visit Halifax on July 2, July 26, Sept. 13 and Oct. 16.