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Celebrating the natural beauty of our country Why not take advantage of Canada Day to celebrate the beauty of our country? As a couple, with family or with friends, visit one of Canada’s national parks on July 1 and experience the wild and magnificent landscapes that characterize our country. These parks are a real source of pride for all Canadians and are among the most beautiful in the world. From coast to coast, our national parks are spectacular. Plains, mountains, boreal forests, tundra, lakes and glaciers: these parks represent the diversity of Canada’s natural heritage. Each
one contains treasures of fauna and flora that tell the history of our beautiful country in their own special way. Managed and protected by Parks Canada, our national parks are unique and unusual sanctuaries where ecosystems are able to evolve at their own pace. Visiting one of Canada’s national parks is a way to get in touch with the natural beauty of your land. Would you like to hike, run, bike or do some canoeing? Would you enjoy discovering historical places, watching beautiful birds or experiencing an unusual adventure? Whatever
your favourite activity is, you’ll have an unforgettable visit when you’re surrounded by the breathtaking scenery. Visit www.pc.gc.ca for more information about our national parks and to learn about all the special activities and events on offer.
DID YOU KNOW? Admission is free to all our national parks on Canada Day, July 1. Enjoy!
Canada’s network of national parks is a real joy for outdoor enthusiasts.
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It’s party time from coast to coast! On July 1, Canadians gather together across this great country of ours for the traditional Canada Day celebrations. Official ceremonies, shows, fireworks displays and other festivities take place in every Canadian province and territory.
A BIT OF HISTORY Canada was created in 1867 when the British North America Act (now called the 1867 Constitution Act) was signed. At that time, Canada was divided into four provinces: Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The following year, Governor General Monck called on the population to celebrate Canada’s birthday, a tradition that has continued for the past 149 years. These annual festivities give us the opportunity to pay tribute to Canada’s history, to celebrate the values and symbols that distinguish us (flag, coat of arms, national anthem) and to show our pride in this beautiful country. Since July 1, 2012, a new activity brings together all Canadians on Canada Day: the Great Canadian Oath. This is a ceremony during which all new Canadian citizens are invited to take the citizenship oath. The first great oath-taking took place on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Since then similar events have been organized in several cities across the country.
TOWARDS THE 150th ANNIVERSARY On July 1, the whole country comes together to celebrate with official ceremonies, shows, fireworks displays and oaths of citizenship.
Public rejoicing will be at an all-time high in 2017, when Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary. Preparations are already well underway and major celebrations are planned. To learn more about the upcoming festivities — and discover the “Canada 150” logo — visit www.canada.pch.gc.ca.
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The Chilliwack Progress, has reported on July 1st activities in our community for 125 years. Here are a few excerpts from articles appearing throughout the years.
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To see more of our July 1st history, visit www.theprogress.com and click on the Archives. sandwiches, cake or cream, kindly notify the president, Mrs. W.V. Davies, Tel. No. 111, as soon as possible. If each Institute member will serve for an hour during the day, the work will be light for each one.
LOCAL AND OTHER ITEMS - The Methodist Sunday Schools will hold their annual picnic at the Camp Ground on Dominion Day. - The committee having in charge the program of sports for Dominion Day are having great success in enlisting public interest. A good time is expected.
Page 4 The Chilliwack Progress, June 29, 1910
WOMAN’S INSTITUTE The Woman’s Institute have been requested to take charge of a Rest Room and serve tea at the Fair Grounds on Dominion Day. Will all Institute members, who are willing to assist by providing
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Chilliwack “Tigers” and the Rosedale team, that has for the past two years lifted the local pennant. The game was a good one and thoroughly enjoyed by the onlookers, although the Tigers got their tails twisted to the tune of 14 to 4. Page 1 The Chilliwack Progress, July 3, 1912
A DOMINION DAY CELEBRATION THE REDOUBTABLE ROSEDALES TRIMMED THE TERRIBLE TIGERS 14-4
Page 1 The Chilliwack Progress, June 28, 1899
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The Dominion Day celebration at Chilliwack was a great success, and quite a large crowd attended the principal attraction, which was the baseball match between the hirtherto unbeaten
AN ATTRACTIVE BUGGY W.T. Rolfe’s decorated buggy was one of the prettiest turnouts at the parade on Dominion Day. It was done in white and the judges, while there was no classification for it, highly recommended it as worthy of one. Page 5 The Chilliwack Progress, July 9, 1914
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Mr. Richardson, chief of the city police, reports that not one offence requiring police interference was noted on Dominion Day. The lock-up was silent and empty that evening and the police court the following morning was deserted. Chilliwack celebrates in a sane manner. Page 5 The Chilliwack Progress, July 9, 1914
OUR MAN IN OTTAWA OTTAWA - What did you celebrate on July 1? Dominion Day? Canada Day? Confederation Day? Canada’s birthday?
Independence day? Despite Expo 67, a Centennial Year of back-patting, an election fought on national unity and a series of constitutional conferences, Canadians still don’t know who they are. Although we have celebrated our national birthday 105 times it seems we still face an emotional argument over the name of the day. Page 4 The Chilliwack Progress, July 5, 1972.
CANADA DAY COSTS $1837 Ald. Bryant’s Canada Day budget was accepted by council. Much of the $1,837 needed comes from Secretary of State and provincial Canada Day committee funding. Page 2 The Chilliwack Progress June 20, 1984
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS MARK AN END TO ANOTHER HISTORIC TIE As Canada turns 130 on July 1, Chilliwack will mark the end of 55 years of military presence. “The 1997 Canada Day celebrations will be the last public event for CFB Chilliwack,” said Dorothy Kostrezewa. “They will have a parade and mount static displays as well as have a number of demonstrations throughout the day at the Exhibition Grounds.” In honor of the departure of the Page 4 The Chilliwack military presence, the evening’s Progress June 28, 1899 bandstand show will be a salute to the military running from 9-10 p.m. at the Grandstand and dubbed Sounds of the Times. Page 13 The Chilliwack Progress June 24, 1997
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