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Heritage Minister Hopes All Canadians, Including Quebecers, Will Celebrate July 1

The Canadian Press, 03 Jun, 2016 12:46 PM
    MONTREAL — Federal Heritage Minister Melanie Joly is inviting all Canadians, including Quebecers, to celebrate Canada Day this year.
     
    She said there are many reasons for Montrealers, Quebecers and Canadians to get out and have fun on July 1.
     
    Many Quebecers give short shrift to Canada Day, with July 1 being just as well-known in the province for being the traditional moving day for thousands of people.
     
    Fete nationale on June 24 is a much bigger celebration, particularly among nationalists.
     
     
    Joly will be in Ottawa and nearby Gatineau on July 1 but said today she would make sure a celebration is planned in her Montreal riding.
     
    On Wednesday, Joly unveiled the details of this year's Canada Day celebration, which will take place on Parliament Hill and Major's Hill Park in Ottawa and the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau.
     
    Some of the artists headlining the event will include Ontario's Metric, Quebec's Coeur de Pirate, and New Brunswick's Les Hay Babies.

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    Driver Of B.C. Speedboat Gets Three-Year Sentence After Death Conviction

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    Leon Reinbrecht, 54, was convicted on one count each of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily harm following a trial last year.

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    Inspections Halt Boats Carrying Invasive Mussels From Entering B.C. Waters

    Inspections Halt Boats Carrying Invasive Mussels From Entering B.C. Waters
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    Ottawa Gets $1Billion In Provincial Funding For Light Rail Transit

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    Closing Gap For First Nations Is Not Going To Happen 'Quickly:' Justin Trudeau

    Closing Gap For First Nations Is Not Going To Happen 'Quickly:' Justin Trudeau
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    Closing Arguments Made In Trial Of Pair Accused Of Conspiring To Kill Spouses

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    Closing arguments in the trial of Curtis Vey, 52, and Angela Nicholson, 51, wrapped up Thursday in Prince Albert.

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