April 2021
Birthday QUEEN ELIZABETH II (95)
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 95th birthday, six years after she became the longest-reigning English monarch in history. Although the late Queen Mother gave birth to Queen Elizabeth II on this day in April, public celebrations for her birthday do not take place until June, and the official celebration date changes every year. Her birthday marks the first of her celebrations in many years which will go ahead without Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away on April…
Find out more »PINK SUPERMOON
Traditionally called the Pink Moon, this full Moon will also be a spectacular supermoon! (Note: Before you get your hopes up, this “Super Pink Moon” won’t actually look “super pink”—or any hue of pink, really. The Moon will be its usual golden color near the horizon and fade to a bright white as it glides overhead!) Since the Moon will be at its closest point to the Earth, it will look bigger and brighter tonight than your average full Moon.…
Find out more »May 2021
NATIONAL NURSING WEEK
National Nursing Week 2021 is May 10-16. It always occurs from the Monday to the Sunday of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12. The week draws attention to nurses, increasing the awareness of the public, policy-makers and governments of the many contributions of nursing to the well-being of Canadians. Each year a theme is developed by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) to showcase how nurses are central to addressing a wide range of health challenges.
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA
The International Day Against Homophobia (or IDAHO, as it is sometimes known) is celebrated around the world on May 17. This annual day to mark the fight to make our society inclusive of all sexualities was founded in Montreal in 2003 by the human rights group Fondation Émergence. It was quickly embraced across Canada, and then internationally. The day is particularly strong in Europe and Latin America, where it is commemorated with public events in almost all countries. May 17…
Find out more »June 2021
PJ Walk for LOVE
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Atlantic is proud to announce our 5th annual PJ Walk for Kids. For the special 5th anniversary, and coinciding with our recent launch of our More Room for Love campaign, this year’s PJ Walk for Kids will be lovingly changed to PJ Walk for LOVE. Join us for a virtual 2021 PJ Walk for LOVE from Sunday, June 13 to Friday, June 18, 2021. Rise and Shine for this family-centered event happening across the Maritimes!
Find out more »July 2021
TIM HORTONS CAMP DAY
It's Camp Day! Today, Tim Hortons restaurant owners donate 100% of the proceeds from hot and iced coffee sales. Those funds send youth from your community to Tims Camps to learn new skills and grow through a multi-year, leadership development program. Here's how you can help: Visit your local Tim Hortons on Camp Day and buy a coffee! Buy a Camp Day bracelet inspired by skills youth build at Tims Camps. Pay it forward with a Take 12 and share…
Find out more »August 2021
PERSEID METEOR SHOWER (PEAK)
The Perseid meteor shower runs from around July 17 to Aug. 24, peaking across Canada tonight (Aug. 11-12,) according to the International Meteor Organization. (Though some sources pin the peak on the night of Aug. 12–13.) LOOK UP!
Find out more »Birthday – ROCKY JOHNSON
Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles; August 24, 1944 – January 15, 2020) was a Canadian professional wrestler born in Amhurst NS. Among many National Wrestling Alliance titles, he was the first black Georgia Heavyweight Champion. He won the World Tag Team Championship in 1983, along with his partner Tony Atlas, to become the first black champions in WWE history. He is the father of actor and former WWE wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Find out more »NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY
National Waffle Day celebrates the popular dish. This observance also commemorates the first Waffle Iron. Waffles are typically made with eggs, flour, and sugar. It is typically served as a breakfast dish. In 1869, Cornelius Swartwout invented the first waffle iron in the United States. A Waffle Iron is an appliance that consists of two metal pans that fold together to make the treat.
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY
International Dog Day serves to raise awareness of the thousands of dogs that need to be rescued and encourages appreciation for family dogs and working dogs, such as bomb dogs, service dogs, rescue dogs and law enforcement dogs. Dogs are owned by many families, however many other dogs are homeless or have been abandoned. Every year, these dogs are taken into shelters. Only 35% of shelter dogs are adopted, 26% are returned to their owners and 31% are euthanized.
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