CUPE BC: Grand Forks Goes Public to Improve Quality Nov 4, 2009
GRAND FORKS, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - CUPE 4728 members will once again provide garbage and recycling collection starting Canada Day 2010 - thanks to the local's five years of work to bring solid waste collection back in-house. CUPE 4728 members in Grand Forks helped the CAO make the case for public sector provision of solid waste, recycling, and compostable yard waste. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Summer Scrapbook Themes Aug 5, 2009
Event focused layouts created with random photos are a good choice when the artist has 1 or 2 photos from an event such as Canada Day over a number of years. Favorite Summer Memories. (Suite101.com)
Common connection Jul 14, 2009
Eliza Wiley Independent Record - Residents of Climax, Saskatchewan, climb into their truck after a day of swimming in their community pool on Canada Day in this July 2008 file photo ... And in good business practice, helping Canada celebrate its day of recognition Canada Day makes for good politics ... An e-mail sent out last week by the Canadian Consul urged, Don t let Montana be the only state without a Canada Day celebration. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
iPhone Radio Cutoff Jul 8, 2009
She was able to watch the Canada Day fireworks on her side of the border, and also enjoy the Independence Day fireworks, across the river, three days later. Speaking of fireworks, I'm still seeing lots of DTV questions. (Fox News)
Happy Camper Jul 7, 2009
Published: Monday, July 6, 2009 2:09 AM HST Mahalo to Bev Brody for the heads-up on Canada Day (no wonder they call her Miss Canada). She s busy getting ready to join Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. in the Walking Bus event that starts tomorrow. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: Canada Day highlights close ties Jul 7, 2009
COMMUNITY COMPASS: Canada Day highlights close ties ... This was the 12th time that CTOT had held Canada Day in Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Hawks try to fix NHLPA grievance with signings Jul 7, 2009
A delivery delay could have been caused by the Canada Day holiday on July 1 and U.S. Independence Day on July 4. "I am aware of the grievance filed by the NHLPA," Tallon said Monday in a prepared statement. (ESPN -- NHL)
Fourth of July celebrated around the island Jul 5, 2009
She was thrilled to meet up with David Campbell, the executive sous chef at the Grand Hyatt Kaua i Resort and Spa, who hails from Toronto, Canada, the two Canadians reveling in the fact that Canada Day was celebrated July 1. Locke ended up volunteering at the Benefit Drawing tent, a new feature at the Concert in the Sky. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/News/ Jul 5, 2009
In a Canada Day piece in the New York Times, Tim Long, the Exeter native now working as a writer on The Simpsons, recalled walking home from school in a snowstorm as an eight-year-old. Sat, July 4. (London Free Press, Canada)
BBQ and Big Ben? Jul 4, 2009
Canada Day occurs a mere three days before the Fourth, and our neighbor to the north lights up the sky for both. Held on the shores of Lake Ontario at the amusement park Ontario Place in Toronto, the Grand Finale for the Canada Dry Festival of Fire is an extensive fireworks display that draws between 15,000 and 20,000 people each year. (CNN -- US)
Canada Stocks Fall as U.S. Job Cuts Increase; Suncor Energy, Gerdau Slip Jul 3, 2009
The Toronto Stock Exchange was closed yesterday for Canada Day. The benchmark lost 0. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
NF Bridge Commission turns to Twitter Jul 3, 2009
Posting traffic updates on Twitter had been tested since the Memorial Day weekend, with an eye toward making it live for Wednesday s Canada Day and Saturday s Independence Day holiday in the U.S.. Citing toll information, Bridge Commission officials estimated 10,000 vehicles crossed over from the U.S. into Canada on the Whirlpool, Rainbow and Lewiston-Queenston Bridges on July 1. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Zidane's charity match in doubt after freak injury Jul 3, 2009
Nick Smith, a spokesman for the game organizers, said Zidane injured his back while bending down to pick up his child on Wednesday as he was watching Vancouver's Canada Day fireworks display. The three-time world player of the year underwent physiotherapy on Thursday, but may have pulled a tendon in his back and recovery usually takes a week. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Jays excited to see new Yanks ballpark Jul 2, 2009
On Wednesday, the Blue Jays wore red hats and red jerseys with "Canada" in place of the players' names on the back in honor of Canada Day. Third baseman Scott Rolen singled with one out in the sixth inning on Wednesday, extending his career-best hitting streak to 19 games. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Hoping the warm weather returns Jul 2, 2009
July 1 Canada Day. July 1 Halfway Point of 2009. (Forest Republican, WI)
Blue Jays end Rays seven-game win streak Jul 2, 2009
The Blue Jays celebrated Canada Day with red caps and jerseys. Canadian-born Hall of Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins threw out the first pitch and a group of fans in right field hung maple leaf signs instead of Ks to mark strikeouts. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Canes quickly re-sign Cole Jul 2, 2009
It was another hectic free-agent signing day elsewhere in the NHL -- "Canada Day" in the country up north. The Vancouver Canucks came to terms with twin forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Waddell Ready To Test The Water In The UFA Talent Pool Jul 2, 2009
6:00 am July 1, 2009, by Bill Tiller (Rawhide). Looks like there's more than just good player talent swimming in the pool today. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cueto bounces back to win duel Jul 2, 2009
"It's Canada Day," said Votto, a Toronto native. "Happy Canada Day to me and the Cincinnati Reds. But it's an American team, so I'm going to enjoy this one.". (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Jays see big strides for rookie Romero Jul 1, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto (41-38) vs. Tampa Bay (44-35), 1:07 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Today in History Jul 1, 2009
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Gold rises as greenback struggles Jun 30, 2009
US markets will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, while Canadian markets are shut on Wednesday for Canada Day. "Gold cleared above $US941 as the dollar weakened versus the euro in Tokyo, but has since been moving sideways," said Kaname Gokon, deputy general manager at Okato Shoji Co's research section. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: Crowd celebrates Canadian holiday a few days early Jun 30, 2009
Thousands of people X Canadians and non-Canadians alike X joined a beach party in Tamsui (H), Taipei County, on Saturday to celebrate Canada Day a little early. The annual event was organized by the Canadian Society in Taiwan at Shalun (F[) beach in Tamsui, four days before the official Canada Day tomorrow ... With more than 5,000 people attending the event, the organizer said that it was the biggest Canada Day beach party outside of Canada. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Free Canada Day Activitiies Jun 29, 2009
No need to spend a lot of money to celebrate Canada Day ... Canada Day is a great holiday for a family to celebrate together by planning fun-filled activities everyone will enjoy ... Here are some ways to have fun this Canada Day. (Suite101.com)
Get on the GO for Canada Day - special 2-for-1 offer to Niagara Region Jun 29, 2009
TORONTO, June 29, 2009 /CNW/ - Celebrate Canada Day with a day trip to Niagara Falls on the GO Train. To mark the start of GO's new excursion service to the Niagara Region, passengers can take advantage of a special 2-for-1 offer this Canada Day ... 3652 TTY. All other GO Transit service will be operating on a Saturday schedule for Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1. (Canada Newswire)
Gold inches up as greenback struggles Jun 27, 2009
For next week, the metal should see less liquidity and more short-term volatility because of thinner volume related to the US Independence Day and Canada Day holidays, said George Gero, vice president of RBC Capital Markets Global Futures. Reuters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
* Guess what Deh it is Jun 26, 2009
Canada Day Taiwan-style takes place this year at Shalun (F[) Beach near Tamsui ... Canada Day is representative of the values of Canada in general, McClelland said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'Green' fireworks may brighten eco-friendly 4th of July displays in future Jun 23, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 23, 2009 With millions of people in the United States eagerly awaiting those July 4 fireworks displays and our Canadian neighbors doing likewise for their July 1 Canada Day celebrations here's a prospect for those light shows of the future likely to ignite a smile on Mother Nature's face: A new generation of "green" fireworks is quietly making its way toward the sky. That's "green" as in environmentally friendly. (EurekAlert!)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: PIGEON POST Jun 16, 2009
Meanwhile, the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei and the Taichung City Government are inviting everyone to take part in a series of events from June 30 to July 5 in Taichung in celebration of Canada Day. The week-long series will feature an environmental film festival at the National Museum of Art, a street festival and a Canada Food Promotion. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Slaughter will monitor border crossings Jun 2, 2009
Many feel the real test will come next month during the dual July 1 Canada Day and July 4 Independence Day holiday period. The new WHTI measures cover Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Canada Day Events in Ottawa May 31, 2009
Visit Ottawa for Canada Day events and activities ... Although Canada Day events are held at many locations around Ottawa and neighboring Gatineau, most entertainment and activities are centralized at Parliament Hill and Major's Hill Park in Ottawa, and Jacques-Cartier and Confederation parks in Gatineau ... From free concerts to chicken barbecues, Canadians and visitors alike will appreciate the festive atmosphere and free activities at the Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa. (Suite101.com)
Christmas spirit with a bluegrass twang May 31, 2009
Canada Day: This one's technically not an Independence Day celebration, but it's the closest thing to it in Canada. The Toronto party is held in Mel Lastman Square, a peaceful spot away from traffic. (Boston Globe)
Month long celebration of the Ocean on the Saanich Peninsula kicks off Thursday, June 4th, 2009 at Sidney Market May 26, 2009
Ocean Discovery Days concludes with Sidney Days, a festival encompassing a grand Canada Day parade, pancake breakfast, boat building contest, fireworks, track and field events and a myriad of family-focused activities. Joan Eaglesham heads up the Ocean Discovery Days celebrations. (Canada Newswire)
Swiftsure Yacht Race to Feature BCLC 2010 Winter Games Dome May 20, 2009
Games Dome community tour schedule: Date: Event: Location: May 15-18 Cloverdale Rodeo Surrey May 22-24 Swiftsure Yacht Races Victoria May 30-31 Kelowna Family Fun Day Kelowna June 12-14 Prince Rupert Seafest Prince Rupert June 18-21 Sam Steele Days Cranbrook July 1 Canada Day Kamloops July 17-19 Billy Barker Days Quesnel July 30-Aug 3 Abbotsford Agrifair Abbotsford Aug 5-9 Penticton Peachfest Penticton Aug 13-16 Prince George Exhibition Prince George Aug 21-23 Vancouver Island Exhibition Nanaimo... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
US, Canada prepare as enhanced border checks loom May 11, 2009
The Quebec holiday of St. Jean Baptiste Day is in late June and Canada Day is in early July, both of which traditionally bring Canadian travelers into the United States. "I want to make sure our Canadian neighbors have an affordable way to enter the United States," Stenger said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Harper's slaying the protectionist dragon May 8, 2009
Last week, Mr. Day announced that Canada's prototype European free-trade agreement, with Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Iceland, would take effect on Canada Day. With the recession, retreat would have been easy, as the United States demonstrated last year when all of the Democratic contenders for the presidency promised a return to protectionism in one form or another. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Political foes set aside rivalries to battle recession Mar 27, 2009
But the centrepiece is the revolution in sales taxes, which will cause a lot of grousing just wait for the TV cameras to catch people at the pumps when the 13-per-cent harmonized tax kicks in on Canada Day, 2010 but removes a huge irritant for business. By harmonizing the province's retail sales tax with the GST, as Mr. Flaherty and previous federal finance ministers urged, Mr. McGuinty took a big step toward making it cheaper to invest in Ontario. (Globe and Mail)
Top soldier's farewell cost taxpayers $270,000 Mar 26, 2009
Documents also showed that the military's plans to hold the ceremony on Parliament Hill were thwarted when the Forces learned that structures from Canada Day celebrations couldn't be removed in time. The military could not say if the Hillier send-off was more expensive than previous change-of-command ceremonies, saying it needed more time to research the question. (Globe and Mail)
In thin times, tiny netbook is king Mar 21, 2009
7 per cent. Dig a little deeper and the real story behind the headline is that netbook sales are expected to jump almost 80 per cent obscuring the reality that standard notebooks sales are also softer than an ice cream at a Canada Day picnic. From top to bottom: Dell Inspiron Mini 9, Lenovo IdeaPad S10e and HP Mini 2140. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Is the beaver a comeback kid? Feb 18, 2009
On Canada Day last summer a large beaver responsible for felling a number of trees by the Grand Marais Drain in east Windsor was caught. The next day its mate was nabbed. (Windsor Star)
James unveils green plan Feb 13, 2009
It was like Canada Day, B.C. Day and New Years Eve all at once at the Richmond Oval Thursday night. Organizers of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics still have to reach a number of milestones before the opening ceremonies take place on Feb. 12, 2010, at B.C. Place Stadium. (Metro Canada - Vancouver)
Ft. Chip cancer rate high Feb 8, 2009
Celebrating like it is 1812 Fort York hosted Canada Day celebrations. Celebrating like it is 1812 Fort York hosted Canada Day celebrations. (Edmonton Sun)
Don't mess with our national anthem Feb 7, 2009
On Canada Day and Remembrance Day, especially, the national anthem speaks volumes to us about the freedoms that we have by living in this country. Just think of what our national anthem means to our forces who are in Afghanistan right now. (The Post - Ontario)
