Bastion Lighting Calendar

Since it was established in 2017, it is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the local and global impact of kidney cancer, educating people about the disease, and making a difference in the lives of people affected by kidney cancer.

Canada's national holiday is celebrated on July 1. Canadians across the country and around the world show their pride in their history, culture and achievements. It's been a day of celebration since 1868, where many festivities are held across the nation.

This annual health promotion day aims to raise awareness about the impact of preventable injuries in Canada. FACTS: Injury is the leading cause of death for Canadians ages 1 to 44. Every day, 48 Canadians die and 634 are hospitalized because of injuries. 75% of injury-related deaths are from unintentional causes, such as falls, car crashes, and poisonings. Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths and hospitalizations.

BC Day, or British Columbia Day, is a public holiday celebrated in the province of British Columbia. It falls on the first Monday in August and celebrates the pioneering spirit, history and diverse cultural heritage of the province.

In Canada, September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the most common cancer in men, encouraging early detection and support for those affected, with organizations like the Canadian Cancer Society and Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada playing key roles. While progress has been made, prostate cancer is still the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in Canada.

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957. It is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year.

It is a celebration of the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the dark, cold winter. It is also a time to remember the dead and to protect oneself from evil spirits. Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.

Veterans' Week is to honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Remembrance Day was originally focused on commemorating the dead of the First World War (1914-1918). Since the Second World War (1939 - 1945), Remembrance Day commemorates those who gave their lives to serve our country.

Christmas in Canada is celebrated in much the same way as it is in other Western countries. As it is across the globe, December 25 is the official holiday in Canada, with many Canadians also taking time off on the afternoon of the 24th (Christmas Eve) as well as Boxing Day, which is celebrated on the 26th.