Nestled on the sides of streets across Greater Victoria, Bruce More’s creations might spur a double take — is that half a kayak, a miniature barn or an old fashioned outhouse? But a peek inside reveals their true purpose as little free libraries, community-operated book trading boxes that have boomed in …
Read More »Mosaic Celebrates 55 Years in Regina
Thousands of people came out for this year’s Mosaic Festival in Regina. Also known as the festival of culture, the three-day event hopes to expand in future years. News Source link
Read More »Last known surviving WWII vet from Hamilton regiment celebrates 104th birthday
The last known surviving Second World War veteran of a Hamilton-based regiment turns 104 Friday. Tony Mastromatteo, now an honorary lance corporal with The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, served in a Canadian Forces scout platoon remembered for its bravery, but his daughter says he never talked much about …
Read More »Saturday Night Live celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and many, many famous friends
Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon’s Homeward Bound to open the show, five-decade Saturday Night Live luminary Steve Martin delivered the monologue, and Paul McCartney gave an epic closing to a 50th anniversary special celebrating the sketch institution that was overflowing with famous former cast members, superstar hosts and legendary …
Read More »Royal Regina Golf Club celebrates 125 years – Regina
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Having opened its doors in 1899, the Royal Regina Golf Club celebrated its 125th birthday on Aug. 3. The club serves 800 members and general manager Ryan Pollock says the community is what has kept the club going for over a century. …
Read More »Montreal garden club celebrates 90th anniversary – Montreal
From the front, the home in Montreal’s West Island looks prim and proper, but as you walk into Joanne Lajeunesse’s backyard, you find a nature lover’s dream – somewhat of an urban oasis. “It brings me happiness, it brings me calm, and it brings me hope,” said Lajeunesse. It started …
Read More »Heritage Park celebrates 60 years and Canada Day – Calgary
By Meghan Cobb Global News Posted July 1, 2024 6:46 pm Updated July 1, 2024 7:07 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Calgary’s Heritage Park marked two big birthdays Monday. The historical park celebrated 60 years in the community, as well as the 157th …
Read More »Saskatoon celebrates Canada Day with eyes cast on past, present and future – Saskatoon
Descrease article font size Increase article font size People from all walks of life gathered together in Saskatoon to celebrate Canada’s 157th birthday at the River Landing Amphitheatre. This year’s theme for Canada Day celebrations in Saskatoon was “A Respectful Honouring of Our Nation,” designed to inspire reflections on Canada’s …
Read More »Gender-inclusive training course for trades celebrates first Manitoba graduates – Winnipeg
A new training course for male supervisors in the trades in Manitoba celebrated the completion of its first intake on Friday. Focusing on the topics of gender inclusiveness, the program called Shift Change was originally developed in Halifax and was brought to Manitoba thanks in part to a partnership between …
Read More »Canadian Canoe Museum celebrates new lakeside location in Peterborough, Ont.
The newly located Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ont., opens to visitors on Monday, showcasing its record collection of paddled watercraft. On Saturday, dignitaries, supporters and donors gathered to hold a grand opening of the museum now on Ashburnham Drive on shore of Little Lake. The museum relocated from a …
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