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Canadian events take place in or have cultural ties to the nation of Canada
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Yukon Heritage Day is a significant celebration in Canada, observed annually on the Friday before the last Sunday of February in the Yukon Territory. The holiday commemorates the rich and diverse cultural...
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<h2>Each year Alzheimer’s Canada hosts </h2><h1>National Alzheimer’s month. </h1><span><br>Nearly one million Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias today, a number expecte...
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Focused on mental illness, Bell—Let's Talk was created in 2010 to raise awareness about the millions of Canadians struggling with mental illness and remove the stigma of discussing it. Bell—Let's Talk is...
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Canadian Crime Stoppers Month honors Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is a civilian, non-profit, charitable organization that forges alliances between community activists, the police department, and the med...
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<span>Dishonor List Day (Banishment List Day) began as a publicity stunt. New Year's Day host the event, given its reputation as a "slow news day." The chances of the stunt gaining traction increased sign...
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National Cut Your Energy Costs Day occurs annually in the US and Canada. It is an education and awareness outreach program designed to help citizens reduce their energy usage and save money by replacing o...
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Family Literacy Day in Canada focuses on parents and their role in improving reading and writing skills within their families. Parents keep their skills sharp by reading to children and engaging in fun li...
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Established in 2010, Manuary™ raises funds to support research and improve clinical care for patients suffering from head and neck cancer. Men are four times more likely to acquire this type of cancer. In...
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The March of Dimes is a decades-old fundraiser benefiting Canadians with physical disabilities. During January, Canadians wear their warmest clothes and go against the winter cold, canvassing door-to-do...
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National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) is one of Canada's longest-running public health education efforts. The week helps those who want to quit smoking, quit. See the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control (CCTC...
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Weedless Wednesday occurs during National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW). It refers to abstaining from cannabis for the day to encourage Canadians to quit. NNSW is one of the longest-running initiatives in Canad...
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A celebration of all things Canadian, culture, and winter sports, Winterlude draws 635,000 people a year. It is held in Ottawa in Ontario and Gatineau in Quebec. This festival began in 1978. PLEASE NOT...
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Canada Day is Canada's National day. On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act was enacted, creating the country of Canada within the British Empire and empowering it with full self-governing author...
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Embracing Canada Day (July 1) and the Fourth of July, Eastport, Maine, the easternmost city in the United States surrounded by the Canadian Islands of the Atlantic and Bay of Fundy, celebrates both nation...
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The Calgary Stampede is the world's largest annual rodeo, drawing over 1 million people annually and nicknamed "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth." The event's roots date back to 1886 when the Calgary a...
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If you find yourself cruising around Canada on National Injury Prevention Day (created in 2017), you might notice a lot of green. Green waterfalls, green bridges, green landmarks, and green buildings. It'...
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The dates of this week can occur anytime during July. See your local golf course for its dates. Take Your Kids to the Golf Course Week is part of Family Golf Month, sponsored by the PGA of America in the...
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ABOUT THE NATIONAL BRIDAL SALE The National Bridal Sale Event, a much-anticipated annual event, occurs across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It allows brides-to-be to purchase their dream wedding...
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National Respect for Canada Day encourages Stateside Americans to give the nod to our northern neighbors. Despite the jokes Canadians and the States like to throw at one another, most stateside will readi...
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National Hot Dog Day is celebrated in the US, Canada, Great Britain, and Australia and honors the hot dog as a popular snack. During this time, there are hotdog festivals, beer-drinking contests, and face...