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Canada Day – July 1, 2009

Canada Day – July 1, 2009

If you're Canadian, on July 1st your mind is probably on BBQs, fireworks and warm weather. Maybe a few of you are thinking about visiting relatives or have no plans at all. If you think Canada Day is just about food, fireworks and a great big birthday party - think...

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Father’s Day in Canada

Father’s Day in Canada

This year, Father's Day will be celebrated on June 21st. Here's a little history behind Father's Day. History Father's Day is a celebration inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting, and to honor...

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Ontario’s New Vintage Festival

Ontario’s New Vintage Festival

Summer's Opener June 13-21, 2009 Wine and food fanatics will be visiting Niagara to experience the Niagara New Vintage Festival. Internationally acclaimed wines, fresh produce, and a culinary experience unique to Ontario are at the centre of this two weekend...

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Victoria Day

Victoria Day

Victoria Day is around the corner and you all know what this means: long weekend. To whom do we owe the first long weekend of the summer season? In Canada the holiday is celebrated on the Monday preceding May 25th. Victoria Day is officially the Sovereign's birthday....

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Hike for Hospice Palliative Care

Hike for Hospice Palliative Care

Date: Sunday, May 3rd, 2009!! What is Hike for Hospice Palliative Care? A unique national fundraising event across Canada that brings together organizations working together in hospice palliative care to raise funds and awareness in their community! Why host a Hike? *...

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Easter Traditions & Fun Stuff

Easter Traditions & Fun Stuff

Easter Eggs In Medieval Europe, eggs were forbidden during Lent. Eggs laid during that time were often boiled or otherwise preserved. Eggs were thus a mainstay of Easter meals, and a prized Easter gift for children and servants. In addition, eggs have been viewed as...

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Alphabet Photography

Alphabet Photography

Alphabet Photography is one of the most memorable and unique gifts that you can someone as a gift.  You can create their first name, last name or any other word that you think would be appropriate (and memorable). This is a gift that everyone will see on their wall...

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April Fool’s Day

April Fool’s Day

Unlike most of the other nonfoolish holidays, the history of April Fool's Day, sometimes called All Fool's Day, is not totally clear. There really wasn't a "first April Fool's Day" that can be pinpointed on the calendar. Some believe it sort of evolved simultaneously...

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Keeping Track of Santa…

Keeping Track of Santa…

About NORAD NORAD is the bi-national U.S.-Canadian military organization responsible for the aerospace and maritime defense of the United States and Canada. NORAD, created by a 1958 agreement between Canada and the United States, provides advanced warning of impending...

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St. Catharines Santa Claus Parade

St. Catharines Santa Claus Parade

Sunday, November 30th - 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. The Santa Claus Parade starts at 2:30pm. Parade route: William St. to St. Paul St. to James St. to Market Square. Come on over to the Market Square after the parade. Have a chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy...

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