May 2021
NATIONAL NURSING WEEK
National Nursing Week 2021 is May 10-16. It always occurs from the Monday to the Sunday of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12. The week draws attention to nurses, increasing the awareness of the public, policy-makers and governments of the many contributions of nursing to the well-being of Canadians. Each year a theme is developed by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) to showcase how nurses are central to addressing a wide range of health challenges.
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA
The International Day Against Homophobia (or IDAHO, as it is sometimes known) is celebrated around the world on May 17. This annual day to mark the fight to make our society inclusive of all sexualities was founded in Montreal in 2003 by the human rights group Fondation Émergence. It was quickly embraced across Canada, and then internationally. The day is particularly strong in Europe and Latin America, where it is commemorated with public events in almost all countries. May 17…
Find out more »June 2021
Field Leader Hiking Course West Mabou, June 26-27
Field Leader – Hiking Course West Mabou, June 26-27 A Field Leader – Hiking Course will be offered on June 26 and 27 in West Mabou. Participants receive Outdoor Council of Canada national certification. Learn more at www.hikenovascotia.ca. For more information on this event or Hike Nova Scotia contact (not for publication): Janet Barlow, Hike Nova Scotia (902) 932-6902 info@hikenovascotia.ca
Find out more »July 2021
Canada Day Motorcade
The Kinsmen Club of New Waterford are organizing our second Canada Day Motorcade and this time it will actually be held on Canada Day. We will be meeting at Colliery Lands Park in New Waterford at 12:15 pm for a 1:00 pm start time. For traffic safety, we have a capacity of 50 vehicles and welcome community participation. Decorate your vehicle in red and white and join us. We request that participants and spectators alike observe social distancing and Covid…
Find out more »Caledonia Men’s Rugby Club Home Game
-Open Hearth Park field 2:00 pm versus Riverlake
Find out more »Caledonia Men’s Rugby Club Home Game
-Open Hearth park 4 pm versus Truro
Find out more »HELP CENTER of the CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The HELP CENTER of the CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY will open for the summer on July 12th. Hours are Mondays from 11 am to 3 pm and Thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm in the former Bank of Montreal building, 173 Charlotte Street in Sydney. Use of the centre is free. Volunteers are on hand to help with your research. The Center has the largest collection of Cape Breton genealogy information available anywhere. More information is available…
Find out more »Come try adult Pickleball
Announcing adult pickleball, outdoors at Lady of Fatima courts Sydney River, every Monday Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7 to 9 under the lights. Come to enjoy and learn about the fastest growing sport in North America. Check us out at pickleball Cape Breton on Facebook.
Find out more »TIM HORTONS CAMP DAY
It's Camp Day! Today, Tim Hortons restaurant owners donate 100% of the proceeds from hot and iced coffee sales. Those funds send youth from your community to Tims Camps to learn new skills and grow through a multi-year, leadership development program. Here's how you can help: Visit your local Tim Hortons on Camp Day and buy a coffee! Buy a Camp Day bracelet inspired by skills youth build at Tims Camps. Pay it forward with a Take 12 and share…
Find out more »Old Sydney Society: Guided Tours and Walks
Harbour HerStory Walk- Fascinating women of impact on Sydney and Cape Breton's history. Tuesday evenings at 7. Wicked Walk -Stories of betrayal, adultery, greed, murder, hanging, and the occasional act of God. Thursdays at 7. Wonder Why Walk -A tour of Sydney's historic North End, fun for the whole family. Satisfy the curious mind and learn the story behind some of Sydney's quirks and oddities. Call 902 539 1572 for more information.
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