Feb. 2nd – Groundhog Day

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Groundhog Day is observed on February 2nd, each year in the United States and Canada. For a nice welcomed break during the winter, on this day the groundhog awakens from his nap and goes outside to see if he can see his shadow.

A groundhog emerges from his burrow and looks around. Either it’s sunny and he sees his shadow, which, in folklore, means six more weeks of winter, or it’s cloudy and no shadow can be spied, which equals an early spring.

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Black History Month

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Every February, Canadians are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present.

It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. 

 

 

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February

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Its birth flowers are the violet (Viola), the common primrose (Primula vulgaris), and the Iris

Its birthstone is the amethyst. It symbolizes piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity

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Heart Month

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February is Heart Month, a time to bring attention to the importance of cardiovascular health, and what we can to reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease.

Heart disease affects approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults, and is the second leading cause of death in Canada.

We can all reduce our risk of heart disease by making healthy lifestyle choices, including quitting smoking, eating a healthy and balanced diet, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol levels. 

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Jan. 17-23rd, – National Non-Smoking Week

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National Non–Smoking Week takes place the third week of January each year and focuses on helping people quit smoking and preventing people from starting to smoke. Canadian Cancer Society volunteers and staff are fighting back against cancer during National Non-Smoking Week by working hard to help Canadians quit smoking and encouraging others not to start.

In our efforts to prevent cancers caused by smoking, the Society advocates for stronger tobacco strategies on behalf of all Canadians, funds research into smoking and quitting, and provides quit smoking resources, tips and programs.

 

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