Public Holiday
Events
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Canada Day
Wherever you are in the East Kootenay, July 1 is a day for Canadians from all communities to come together to celebrate our identity and what makes us unique as a nation. Celebrations across the region include: Multicultural Canada Day at the Golden Museum • July 1st 11 AM – 3 PM Celebrate Canada Day with your neighbours and friends […]
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BC Day
British Columbia Day is a public holiday that falls on the first Monday of August. It recognizes our province’s unique heritage and history and is a time for residents to celebrate their local culture and enjoy the summer. Join in by exploring local events, supporting BC businesses, learning about the province’s past, or enjoying some […]
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Labour Day
Labour Day has its roots in an 1872 printers’ strike in Toronto. Fighting for a nine-hour work day, the strikers’ victory was a major milestone in the changing relations between Canadian workers and their government. Learn more about how annual celebrations over the strike led to Labour Day becoming a public holiday in 1894 here: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/origins-of-labour-day-feature Today, […]