Past Events

Anthony Michael Bourdain June 25, 1956 – June 8, 2018 Chefs Eric Ripert and José Andrés, BFFs of the late Anthony Bourdain, have taken to social media, inviting fans to pay tribute to the writer, food TV host and raconteur on his birthday. In a video message posted to Twitter, the chefs appeared together to declare June 25, what would have been his 63rd birthday, Bourdain Day. Fans and friends are invited to share their memories and tributes to the man…

June 26, 1784 - Cape Breton is separated from Nova Scotia.

Tim Hortons is appealing to the masses this Canada Day, with a donut that is sure to inspire feelings of nostalgia for many. The Canadian institution is introducing a fireworks-inspired donut, topped with popping candies that literally go “boom!” in your mouth, just in time for the July 1 holiday. The Canada Day Fireworks Donut is a classic vanilla donut dipped in white fondant and topped with red and white sprinkles, finished with popping candy. The treat will be available at…

06/27/19: Halifax at Dartmouth - 7:30pm. Beazley Field - 50 Caledonia Road, Dartmouth.

June 27, 1980 - The House of Commons and Senate unanimously pass the National Anthem Act presented by Secretary of State Francis Fox, that O Canada be proclaimed as Canada's national anthem replacing God Save the Queen as soon as possible in this year of the centenary of the first rendition; the bill allows for minor changes to Robert Stanley Weir's original English lyrics. Parliament had approved the song as the national anthem 13 years earlier, but the National Anthem Act…

Argyle Street between Prince and Blowers streets will be pedestrian-only from Fridays at 5 p.m. until Monday at 6 a.m. from June 28 to Sept. 29 — a month longer than last year.