DWAYNE MORGON invites YOU ... :) Join me this Sunday, February 24th at 7:30PM, inside of the Great Hall (1087 Queen Street West). BUY TICKETS TODAY ONLINE for a poetry show like nothing you've ever seen or experienced ... Unless you attended last year, when Burlington's P.O.E. outlasted the competition, and took home the $500 Cash Prize. And now, the excitement begins ... 16 outstanding poets from Toronto, Buffalo, Guelph, Burlington, Detroit, and Ottawa will step in to a boxing … [Read more...]
Karen McCrimmon, Liberal Debate, Feb 16 Toronto!
February 16, 2013 by
WOMAN of ACTION™ - Karen McCrimmon tells Canadian people to not take the easy 'road of criticism' of what is; she leads the way by telling Canadian people to 'take the hard road of what could be'! Create Collective Vision that serves every demographic, serves the people ... Be accountable, Be collaborative, Be respectful, Be transparent and Take Action! Join the Party As a valued member the following bene fits and services are available to … [Read more...]
PMO, Statement by Prime Minister of Canada on National Flag Day
February 15, 2013 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on National Flag Day February 15, 2013 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today to mark National Flag of Canada Day: “The Canadian flag is a symbol of peace, freedom, diversity and the strength of our nation". It proudly identifies our citizens and our accomplishments. It is worn proudly by our Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan and around the world, is frequently seen above the podium at … [Read more...]
St. Valentine’s Day is celebrated on Feb 14
February 13, 2013 by
Saint Valentine's Day, commonly known as Valentine's Day, or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed on February 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it remains a working day in most of them. St. Valentine's Day began as a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. The most popular martyrology associated with Saint Valentine was that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to … [Read more...]
IWD Celebrations begin, The F-WORD is back in Toronto!
February 13, 2013 by
Nominated for Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award, The F Word gives voice to women's stories from all over the world. Written and directed by Telly award winner Jennifer Phillips, this is a giant step towards global Empowerment of Women. Inspired by the stories of real women around the world, this play encompasses the trials, tribulations, joy, pain, and the jubilation that women face. The F Word is a powerful chronicle of all things F***ed : fun, fierce, … [Read more...]
FEBRUARY celebrates Heart & Stroke Awareness Month
February 2, 2013 by
Heart Month is a national campaign that mobilizes Canadians to rally together in raising awareness and funds that have an enormous impact on the lives of all Canadians. Through the generosity and compassion of volunteers, the Heart and Stroke Foundation is able to apply life-saving knowledge, education and advocacy that generate real results and give us more of the moments that we all live for. WHAT IS HEART MONTH? Heart Month is the Heart and Stroke Foundation's key opportunity to reach … [Read more...]
Celtic Woman 2013 North American Tour, Tickets On Sale Now!
February 2, 2013 by
Celtic Woman has been described as being "Riverdance for the Voice." In CANADA FEB 24, 2013 - TORONTO! Performers in Songs from the Heart include Chloe Agnew, Lynn Hilary, Lisa Kelly, Alex Sharpe, and Mairead Nesbitt. The women have been touring the US for their Songs from the Heart tour. Check out our site to view and purchase Celtic Woman concert tickets, check out our Celtic Woman website where you'll find convenient and cheap Celtic Woman tickets! Celtic Woman is an … [Read more...]
World Pulse Joins V-Day !!!
January 31, 2013 by
World Pulse Joins V-Day in calling for the world to rise against gender-based violence. V-Day's Campaign, One Billion Rising began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion, this adds up to more than one billion women and girls. On 14 February 2013, V-Day's 15th Anniversary, activists, writers, thinkers, celebrities and women and men across the world will … [Read more...]
Black History Month celebrated February 2013
January 27, 2013 by
Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, is an annual observance in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African American diaspora. This is the month that all of the hard work of the people who put in for African Americans to be free is celebrated. It is celebrated annually in the United States and Canada in February and the United Kingdom in October. CANADA Why a Black History … [Read more...]
January 27 – International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27, 2013 by
International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 27 January, is an international memorial day for the victims of the Holocaust, the genocide that resulted in the annihilation of 6 million Jews, 2 million Gypsies (Roma and Sinti), 15,000 homosexual people and millions of others by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. It was designated by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 60/7 on 1 November 2005 during the 42nd plenary session. The resolution came after a special session was held … [Read more...]
Family Literacy Day, Canada – January 27
January 25, 2013 by
Natrel and ABC partner to help new parents Sunday, January 27 is Family Literacy Day. ABC Life Literacy Canada has been sponsoring this national event since 1999. The focus is to raise awareness about the importance of reading and learning, and offering events and resources to help parents. “Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development. Even just 15 minutes a day can improve a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and … [Read more...]
