Canada Day History It's almost time to light the candles for Canada's 146th birthday! Canada Day occurs on July 1st, the anniversary of Canada's confederation. Canadians commemorate the day with parades, fireworks, cookouts, and concerts. The popularity of the holiday has been on the incline since the late 1960's and has since become a nationwide celebration. Formerly known as "Dominion Day," Canada Day marks the anniversary of the Constitution Act of 1867, joining Nova Scotia, New … [Read more...]
Layla Taking Action for care2 – Baby Seal Slaughter
April 16, 2011 by
This week, the annual slaughter of baby seals off the coast of Newfoundland began. Just days ago, seals were basking in the sun, innocently enjoying their icy paradise. Now, blood covers the ice floes and trails through the water as seals less than three months old are shot and beaten to death. Tell Prime Minister Harper: end the cruel slaughter of baby seals immediately. » Not only is this horrible practice condemned by scientists who say it's reckless, irresponsible and threatens the … [Read more...]
