AgeCare / News & Events / July 2014 Activity Calendar and Newsletter – Columbia
The Columbia Catch-Up
Did you know?
Canada Day, formerly known as Dominion Day marks the anniversary of the Constitution Act of 1867, joining Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Canada province (now Ontario and Quebec) into a single country.
The Constitution Act granted Canada a substantial amount of independence from England, although complete independence was not given until 1982.
In addition to independence from the United Kingdom, Canada Day also marks a number of revolutionary breakthroughs and significant events. The first national radio hookup was initiated by the Canadian National Railway on July 1, 1927. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) held their first cross-country broadcast on Canada Day in 1958. The first color television transmission in Canada was held on July 1st of 1966. In 1967, the Order of Canada was inaugurated. “O Canada” was also named the official national anthem on Canada Day, 1980.
Announcements
- Thank you to the family of Alice Johnson for the new patio chair covers, and Linda Smith for her donation of flowers; your generosity is greatly appreciated.
- The kitchen is looking for dishes and cutlery that may still be in residents’ rooms. Please return any items that you may come across.
- Please see Ed or the recreation department for a coupon for a free package of hearing aid batteries from Southern Alberta Hearing Aid.