July 1st. – Canada Day
by It celebrates the anniversary of July 1, 1867, the effective date of the Constitution Act, 1867 (then called the British North America Act, 1867), which …
Category: Did You Know
An interesting and fun collection of miscellaneous knowledge based on history, holidays, community and life.
July
July’s birthstone is the ruby, which symbolizes contentment. Blue delphinium (Larkspur) White water lily Its birth flowers are the Larkspur or the Water Lily. The …
June 21st. – First Day of Summer
In the Northern Hemisphere, the June solstice (aka summer solstice) occurs when the Sun reaches both its highest and northernmost points in the sky. In temperate regions, …
June 16th – Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many Canadians observe Father’s Day on …
June 11th – Davis Day
Every June 11th those who live in Nova Scotia’s former coal company towns gather to remember miners who died in major accidents in the mines. …