July 1st marks the 157th birthday of our great country. There are so many amazing ways to celebrate our amazing country. Get a better understanding and appreciation of Indigenous peoples, the role of the monarchy, as well as the languages, anthems and symbols that define Canada’s identity. Recognize the impact of the promotion of gender …
The story of how Helen Keller’s teacher, Anne Sullivan, broke through the isolation imposed by a near complete lack of language, allowing the girl to blossom as she learned to communicate is that of legend and Helen Adams Keller was the first deafblind person to ever earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Helen Keller went …
Today is Forgiveness Day! The practice of forgiveness can be traced back thousands of years with mention being made in numerous religious texts. It may seem like a difficult task, but it is merely letting go of anger, hurt, or a desire for vengeance. From the Bible to the Quran, each religion has specific stories …
Calling all Foothills businesses! Join Inclusion Foothills for the 4th annual Charitable Chairs event! With summer upon us, imagine settling in for a campfire in a one of a kind muskoka chair! Inclusion Foothills supplies the chair, the business supplies the creative genius to design and paint a chair and together raffle tickets are sold …
Ever noticed a purple store on Elizabeth Street and wondered what happens there? We can tell you that a little magic does, sprinkled with a dash or mystery, the odd piece of construction, a boatload of giggles and the odd card trick or two. Monkey Mountain Toys and Games is a delightfully family owned and …
A solstice isn’t a whole day. Instead, it’s a moment, when the sun is farthest north in our sky. In 2024, the solstice moment will fall at 20:51 UTC (or Grenwich Mean Time) on Thursday, June 20. Ancient cultures knew that the sun’s path across the sky, the length of daylight, and the location of …
