May you and your loved ones celebrate the love in your family life this year :) Family Day is a statutory holiday occurring on a Monday in February. In the provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan, it is observed on the third Monday of February. In the provinces of Manitoba and Prince Edward Island, the statutory holiday on this date is instead termed Louis Riel Day and Islander Day, respectively. British Columbia began to celebrate Family Day on the … [Read more...]
Celebrating Victoria Day: 24 Week-end!
Victoria Day 2011 Long Weekend Overview In 2011, Victoria Day falls on Monday, May 23. Victoria Day is a public holiday observed across Canada on the Monday before May 25th. Victoria Day is celebrated on the first Monday preceding May 25th. It is a statutory holiday throughout all of Canada except the Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island). Victoria Day falls on the second to last Monday … [Read more...]
PMO(Canada): Statement on the Royal Tour of Prince William and Catherine Middleton to Canada
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the Royal Tour of Prince William and Catherine Middleton to Canada February 16, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the upcoming tour of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton to Canada: “Canada is delighted that Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton will be travelling to Canada as they embark on their first overseas tour as a married couple. Their tour … [Read more...]