Posted on May 10, 2009 by kfarbridge
Mother’s Day (Australia, Canada, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, USA, Denmark) – In 1914, the 2nd Sunday in May was officially declared Mother’s Day by President Wilson. Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia first suggested a day on which to honour mothers and motherhood.
Source: www.multiculturalcalendars.com
Part of a posting series on multicultural events for 2009.
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Posted on May 9, 2009 by kfarbridge
Wesak (Buddhist) – The most important Buddhist festival, Wesak celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha as one event. Different cultures observe this day with different customs, for example, Sri Lankans light lanterns, Vietnamese purchase captive animals and release them, and Koreans host a lantern parade.
Source: www.multiculturalcalendars.com
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Posted on May 8, 2009 by kfarbridge
May 5
Cinco De Mayo (Mexico) – It marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the “Batalla de Puebla” in 1862. Although the Mexican army was eventually defeated, it came to represent a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism. It is celebrated on a much larger scale in the U.S. than it [...]
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Posted on May 8, 2009 by kfarbridge
Is the Province’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (aka Places to Grow) sustainable?
Interesting question and one posed by a member of the public at our last Council meeting.
Strictly speaking, the answer is no. Allocating population to designated urban areas within the Greater Golden Horseshoe may help reduce sprawl but it doesn’t consider whether [...]
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Posted on May 5, 2009 by kfarbridge
The Hanlon Expressway divides the community in more ways than one way. There are strong and starkly differing opinions on what should be done. With 30,000 vehicles travelling the road each day, one way or another, it is hard to ignore.
A couple of constituents have asked me about my support for MTO’s preferred plan. Here is my response.
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Posted on May 3, 2009 by kfarbridge
Councillor June Hofland serves burgers and hotdogs at the Clean and Green BBQ with City staff
Clean and Green Clean Up on Grove Street
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Posted on May 3, 2009 by kfarbridge
The latest Canadian Geographic magazine names Guelph’s Farmers’ Market as one of the 10 best in Canada.
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Posted on May 2, 2009 by kfarbridge
Buddha’s Birthday (Hong Kong) – Buddhism, the fourth largest religion in the world, being exceeded in numbers by Christianity, Islam and Hinduism, was founded in Northern India by the first known Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. In 535 BCE he attained enlightenment and assumed the title Lord Buddha (one who has awakened).
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Posted on May 1, 2009 by kfarbridge
This is National Asian/Pacific Heritage Month in the U.S. and Canada
The Canadian Senate passed a motion in December 2001, designating May as Asian Heritage Month. Canadians take part in festivities commemorating the legacy of Asian Canadians and their many contributions which have helped Canada become the multicultural and diverse nation it is today.
In the U.S. [...]
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