Canada Day

Quaker Invites Neighbours Across Canada To Join Its Welcome Mission

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

TORONTO, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Located on the shores of the Otonabee River in Peterborough, Ontario, Quaker Canada knows what it means to be part of a warm community – a place they like to call QUAKERborough. Since 1902, its plant has stood as a proud pillar within the Canadian city, producing quality food for Canadian tables nationwide. The good folks of Peterborough have welcomed Quaker with open arms, and now the brand is on a mission to return the favour by being the best neighbour it can be and inspiring others to do the same.

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  • Canadians are encouraged to visit quakerborough.ca to purchase a QUAKERborough Welcome Kit, with 100% of proceeds supporting Food Banks Canada while supplies last
    Since 1902, the Quaker brand has proudly called Peterborough, Ontario, Canada home.
  • That’s why, this Canada Day, the Quaker brand is inviting Canadians across the country to join them in extending a warm welcome to their neighbours with a QUAKERborough Welcome Kit.
  • “Places with great food, kind neighbours and a warm welcome exist all across Canada, and we’re motivated to inspire community connection and encourage Canadians to make a positive difference in someone’s day.”
    Want to join the Quaker Warm Welcome movement?
  • 100% of the proceeds from the purchase of each kit will be donated to Food Banks Canada, so Quaker can continue to help nourish families from coast-to-coast.

Help Prevent Impaired Driving In Two Important Ways This Canada Day Holiday

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

OAKVILLE, Ontario, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Canadians get ready for the Canada Day holiday weekend, MADD Canada is urging everyone to help prevent impaired driving in two important ways – by planning ahead for a sober ride home, and by supporting the call to make anti-impaired driving technology a standard safety feature in all new vehicles.

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  • OAKVILLE, Ontario, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Canadians get ready for the Canada Day holiday weekend, MADD Canada is urging everyone to help prevent impaired driving in two important ways – by planning ahead for a sober ride home, and by supporting the call to make anti-impaired driving technology a standard safety feature in all new vehicles.
  • “We can all help prevent impaired driving this holiday long weekend, and in the future,” said MADD Canada National President Jaymie-Lyne Hancock.
  • MADD Canada has registered a new e-petition with the House of Commons calling on the Government of Canada to introduce legislation that will require all new vehicles to be equipped with anti-impaired driving technology.
  • “The crashes, deaths and injuries caused by impaired driving are entirely preventable,” said Ms. Hancock, whose brother D.J.

CheapOair.ca wishes everyone a Happy Canada Day by sharing the most unique Canadian attractions to visit this holiday

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Friday, June 23, 2023

To celebrate, leading online travel agency CheapOair.ca is excited to highlight the most unique Canadian attractions that have earned worldwide attention.

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  • To celebrate, leading online travel agency CheapOair.ca is excited to highlight the most unique Canadian attractions that have earned worldwide attention.
  • Originally called Dominion Day in 1879, the holiday evolved over the next 100 years, as interest increased in Canadian patriotism and related celebrations.
  • Canada Day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada back in 1867.
  • Originally called Dominion Day in 1879, it wasn’t until the 100th anniversary that interest increased in Canadian patriotism and related celebrations.

Summer fireworks can traumatize pets and cause wildlife to flee

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Fireworks have become a fixture of many celebrations around the world, from weddings to national holidays. But there are many among us, including the furry, feathered and finned, who feel fear with every thundering boom. Animal caretakers, wildlife rehabilitators and fire services see firsthand the damaging — and sometimes fatal — effects whenever and wherever fireworks are deployed. Real risks for animalsRead more:

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Fireworks have become a fixture of many celebrations around the world, from weddings to national holidays. But there are many among us, including the furry, feathered and finned, who feel fear with every thundering boom. Animal caretakers, wildlife rehabilitators and fire services see firsthand the damaging — and sometimes fatal — effects whenever and wherever fireworks are deployed.

Real risks for animals

    • Read more:
      Five ways to help your pets cope with fireworks

      Studies suggest up to 50 per cent of dogs are afraid of fireworks.

    • Frightened animals awakened from sleep or startled from a state of relaxation will hide, pace, shake, cry or flee, unable to process what is going on or find a safe haven.
    • It’s not only animals who are at risk either.

Wild animals’ responses

    • The dangers are serious for wild animals like birds, squirrels, frogs and fish too.
    • During fireworks explosions, nearby resting birds will flee in fear en masse from trees and ponds, and fly off into the night sky.
    • Because fireworks are launched at night, the full effects on wild animals are challenging to document.

Risks to people

    • When set off, fireworks can release toxic chemicals and pollute the environment.
    • And during warnings of the potential of an intense and dangerous fire season, the incendiary risks of fireworks are even more dire.

Harm is nothing to celebrate

    • Since backyard and community-run fireworks continue in most places, concerned animal caretakers should take steps to protect their animals.
    • But individual actions aren’t enough to mitigate the damaging effects of fireworks on domesticated and wild animals.
    • Governments ought to ensure celebrations consider the well-being of humans and other animals alike.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens Two Stores in Alberta this Summer

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Dallas, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is excited to continue expanding across Canada with two new stores opening this summer in Alberta.

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  • Dallas, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is excited to continue expanding across Canada with two new stores opening this summer in Alberta.
  • Barbecue-loving Albertans will have the opportunity to complement their Canadian Day celebrations on July 1st, 2023 with two additional locations from the Texas-style barbecue brand.
  • Dickey’s Owner/Opertors Sajeev Kottackal and his Pit Crew will open the first location in Alberta selling the Texas Traditional Menu in Ft. Saskatchewan.
  • This store in Leduc is located at: 4812 - 43A Avenue, Leduc, T9E6M5, AB, Alberta and is estimated to open around June 20th, 2023.

The Chinese Canadian Museum Receives Major Gifts From Two Stalwart Families of the Chinese Canadian Community in Canada

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

“The significance of these major gifts from two prominent and respected Canadian nation-building families of Chinese heritage is not lost on us,” says Ms. Grace Wong, Chair of the Chinese Canadian Museum.

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  • “The significance of these major gifts from two prominent and respected Canadian nation-building families of Chinese heritage is not lost on us,” says Ms. Grace Wong, Chair of the Chinese Canadian Museum.
  • reinforce the national scope and impact embodied by the new Chinese Canadian Museum.”
    The Chinese Canadian Museum is the first of its kind in Canada and will be located in the historic Wing Sang Building in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • We hope the Poy Family’s support of the Chinese Canadian Museum will help to build bridges in Canadian society,” states Dr. Vivienne Poy.
  • “The Chinese Canadian Museum is truly grateful for these transformational donations from Dr. Vivienne Poy, Ms. Doreen Lam Lau, and their families.

UPSCALE LIFESTYLE RESORT FRIDAY HARBOUR MARKS THE MOST SENSATIONAL SUMMER YET

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2022 /CNW/ - Lifestyle resort community Friday Harbour, known for its wide-ranging amenities and premium locale on the stunning shores of Lake Simcoe proudly concludes an epic summer season.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2022 /CNW/ - Lifestyle resort community Friday Harbour, known for its wide-ranging amenities and premium locale on the stunning shores of Lake Simcoe proudly concludes an epic summer season.
  • With the official opening of the CIBC Pier and an endless list of enjoyable summer events and activations, the upscale lifestyle resort solidified itself as the go-to lux destination and escape from the city.
  • To kick-start the season, Friday Harbour officially unveiled the newly renamed CIBC Pier an architecturally-impressive lakeside amphitheatre located at the heart of the Harbour.
  • The CIBC Pier quickly became an "always on" attraction within the resort and locally, featuring live music, world-class events and a glittering harbour.

Keep Canada Day Celebrations Safe – Plan Ahead For A Sober Ride Home

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

But it can happen in the blink of an eye, and when it does happen, it is devastating, said MADD Canada National President Jaymie-Lyne Hancock, whose brother D.J.

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  • But it can happen in the blink of an eye, and when it does happen, it is devastating, said MADD Canada National President Jaymie-Lyne Hancock, whose brother D.J.
  • As you plan your celebrations for this holiday long weekend, please make sure sober transportation is at the top of your list.
  • Make the responsible choice and arrange for a sober ride if youre going to be consuming alcohol, cannabis or other drugs.
  • Those looking for a safe, sober and reliable ride home at the push of a button can check out Uber, MADD Canadas Official Designated Driving App.

Downsview Park Hosts Free Canada Day Celebration and Fireworks

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

MP Ya'ara Saks, Councillor James Pasternak and MPP Michael Kerzner to Join Festivities

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 29, 2022) - Downsview Park invites the community to celebrate Canada Day at the Park.
  • Thousands are expected to attend the all-ages event, which has become a signature annual Downsview Park celebration.
  • Canada Lands is a leader in attractions management with its operations of the CN Tower and Downsview Park in Toronto, the Old Port of Montral and the Montral Science Centre.
  • Downsview Park is pleased to assist members of the media to coordinate interviews or photo/film shoots.

TGOD Celebrates Strong Performance of Organic Maple Kush with Canada Day Celebration

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

TORONTO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "TGOD") (CSE: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF), a sustainable global cannabis company, celebrates entry into the 2nd half of the year with rapid distribution growth of dried flower SKU, Organic Maple Kush.

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  • TORONTO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "TGOD") (CSE: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF), a sustainable global cannabis company, celebrates entry into the 2nd half of the year with rapid distribution growth of dried flower SKU, Organic Maple Kush.
  • Organic Maple Kush flower is grown under a certified organic process, in living soil, and gets its name from the organic maple syrup used to feed the soil it grows in.
  • As a strain, Organic Maple Kush boasts consistent THC of 25%-29% and very high Terpene levels between 3.5%-4.5%.
  • Due to popular demand and strong retail feedback, TGOD will now offer Organic Maple Kush in the pre-roll category as a 3 X 0.5g SKU starting this Summer.