Tag Archives: Family Day

Happy (Canadian) Family Day

Posted on February 16, 2025 by susanonthesoapbox

On the third Monday in February eight Canadian provinces will celebrate a special day. Alberta, BC, New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan call it Family Day. Manitoba celebrates Louis Riel Day; Nova Scotia celebrates Heritage Day and PEI celebrates Islander Day. … Continue reading →

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

Posted on June 16, 2024 by susanonthesoapbox

What I love about Father’s Day (and all the other special days of the year) aside from the fact that it’s an excuse not to write about politics, is it allows us to focus on family. In the Soapbox household … Continue reading →

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Family Day Alberta Style

Posted on February 16, 2020 by susanonthesoapbox

Tomorrow is Family Day in Alberta. While we wait for Jason Kenney’s Family Day announcement extolling the virtues of the family and maybe throwing in a reference to Albertans as “people of destiny” (he hasn’t rolled out that hoary chestnut … Continue reading →

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