On June 6, 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy (France) to open the way to Germany from the West. Victory in the Normandy campaign would come at a terrible cost. The Canadians suffered the most casualties of any division in the British Army Group. June 6, 2019, marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

June 6, 1967 : 30.6 (Record high in Halifax) June 6, 2005 : 3.0 (Record low in Halifax)

Bike Week 2019 is happening June 1 - 9 (Events each day) Thursday, June 6 **Bike Week Signature Event** Mayor's Bike Ride Time: 3 - 5 p.m. Location: Start at Acadia Park, Lower Sackville The Halifax Regional Municipality and CAA Atlantic invite you to join Mayor Mike Savage and Councillors for the annual Mayor's Bike Ride.  The Mayor’s Ride aims to promote cycling and to celebrate active transportation in the Municipality.  This year’s ride begins at Acadia Park in Lower…

Built in 1905, the boat club was originally operated by the Young Men's Temperance & Benevolent Society. It was established as the St. Mary's Boat Club in 1919. Currently, the facility is host to various receptions, summer camps, and canoe, kayak and stand up paddle board rentals. The celebrations will include free canoe rentals, a performance by the Halifax Boys Honour Choir and light refreshments. St. Mary's Boat Club, 1641 Fairfield Road, Halifax. Thursday, June 6 5:30pm - 9:30 p.m.

Fish and Chip Day : June 7th. Fish and chips were first served together as a dish around 1860.  Fish and chips were served in newspaper until the 1980s.  Fish and chips appear in Charles Dickens' "A Tale Of Two Cities".  They were excluded from rationing during WW1 and WW2.  In Belgium, fish and chips are eaten with mayonnaise.   The Chinese serve fish and chips with sugar.  For the best fish experience, listen to the advice of those who live…

Prince would have turned 61 on June 7 and in honor of that day his estate is releasing a new album. "Originals" will feature Prince's versions of tunes the legendary artist wrote and gave to others to turn into hits. Out of the 15 tracks on the new album, 14 are previously unreleased.

Prince (RIP) June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016. 89 9 The Wave will feature an all Prince edition of the 80's Drive Home @ 5 pm. You'll hear Little Red Corvette, Let's Go Crazy, Raspberry Beret and more.