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Science Literacy Week is October 6 to 12 2025
Science Literacy Week

Science Literacy Week is a communications campaign to connect the public with educators, libraries, and government agencies. The week aims to encourage curiosity, celebrate Canadian science,...

orange shirt day and national day for truth and reconciliation
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day & the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed annually on September 30. It is a day to reflect on the...

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Extra, extra, read all about it!

Read the news online for free! Access the latest Canadian news content from all the major Canadian newspapers, including The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star,...

Indigenous Peoples History

June is National Indigenous History Month, where we take time to reflect and celebrate the contributions, culture, diversity, and history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. ...

moose hide day is may 15
Red Dress Day and the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S

May 5 is Red Dress Day and the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People. It is a day dedicated...

pride celebration
Happy Pride Month

June is Pride Month, an opportunity to come together to celebrate the diversity of our community, learn about the contributions and recognize the past and...

C.D. Howe on the cover of Engineering Digest
This year is 100th anniversary of the Calling of an Engineer

The Calling of an Engineer is the tradition where engineering students receive their Iron Rings, and began in Montreal in 1925. March is National Engineering...

Black History Month 2025
February is Black History Month

This year’s theme acknowledges the diversity of Black Canadians, the importance of Black leadership, and the legacy they are building for future generations.  The Library...

Love Data Week 2025
Love Data Week 2025

Think about who owns data compared to who uses data. Different groups – like researchers, the government, companies, or organizations – may collect data. They...

apex-stegosaurus
The most expensive dino fossil might hold secrets! 

A huge Stegosaurus fossil was bought for a record-breaking $44.6 million and is currently on long-term loan at the American Museum of Natural History. Due...