August
by 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) …
Category: Did You Know
An interesting and fun collection of miscellaneous knowledge based on history, holidays, community and life.
Aug. 1st. – Civic Holiday
The Civic Holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of August and it’s a public holiday in some provinces and territories. The Civic Holiday is …
July Festivals
Seaside Daze – July 22-31st Sydney Mines Heritage Festival – July 29th-31st. Louisbourg Crab Fest – July 30th.
July 1st. – Canada Day
Canada Day is often informally referred to as “Canada’s birthday”, particularly in the popular press. However, the term “birthday” can be seen as an oversimplification, as …
July
July’s birthstone is the ruby, which symbolizes contentment. Its birth flowers are the Larkspur or the Water Lily. The zodiac signs for the month of July are Cancer (until July 22) and Leo (July 23 onwards)