Author: Bill MacNeil

Civic Holiday, which falls on August 7 this year, strives to help foster the spirit of community among residents.  Most people simply enjoy it as …

Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces personnel who have served in various peace support efforts will gather at events across the country to honour their comrades. …

It happens every day in Canada on the Saturday of the August long weekend (also known as the Civic Holiday Weekend). Food Day is still focused on …

Aug. 15-19th – Cape Breton Exhibition  

August’s birthstonesare the peridot, sardonyx, and spinel. Its birth floweris the gladiolus or poppy, meaning beauty, strength of character, love, marriage and family. The Western zodiacsigns for the month of August are Leo (until August 22) …