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North Bay Canada Day Committee News Release ******************** July 1st, 2009 brings about the 142nd birthday of Canada and the 62nd year of Canadian citizenship.
North Bay Canada Day Committee
News Release

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July 1st, 2009 brings about the 142nd birthday of Canada and the 62nd year of Canadian citizenship. To celebrate this monumental occasion, the North Bay Canada Day Committee initiated a school wide poster challenge. The theme for the third annual Canada Day poster challenge was “Proud to be Canadian – Vancouver 2010”. The Committee invited students at area elementary schools to illustrate how our Canadian athletes and the Olympic Games have made us proud of our nation. Megan Guscott a grade three student at J.W. Trusler, was the winner of the third annual Canada Day Poster challenge. During the Canada Day opening ceremonies on July 1st, Megan’s poster will formally be presented to the public.

The Canada Day festivities will kick off at twelve noon at the Waterfront A.C.T. shelter with the singing of O’Canada and the official cake cutting ceremonies hosted by the Association of Canadian Travellers and the Best Western North Bay Hotel & Conference Centre.

After the opening ceremonies, the North Bay Newcomer Network and the North Bay & District Multicultural Centre will host the 3rd annual Multicultural Showcase. This event features an afternoon of performers, highlighting the diversity of North Bay through music, song, dance, and other artistic forms. Be sure to join Discovery North Bay and their “Child’s Play” exhibit at the grassy area in front of the Bandshell. Later in the afternoon a Uni-World Soccer Match will be held at Amelia soccer field for people ages +16. Participants must register in advance by contacting Melissa at 474-3450 ext 4540.

The afternoon's agenda of events also includes the Fun Zone hosted by KidSport which has a wide range of supervised sporting activities for children and, of course, the Heritage Railway Train, carousel rides, face painting and food vendors will be available during the event.

A Fireworks Finale sponsored by Wingate Lottery will complete the celebration at 10:00 p.m. on the North Bay waterfront. The “Fox Rocks the Boat” Fireworks cruise is scheduled to depart at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $19.00 each and can be purchased at the Chief Ticket office on the Government Dock or by calling 494-8167.

“This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our community sponsors such as Wingate Lottery & The Redpath Group” said Erin Vaughan, Community Event Facilitator.

For more information visit the Canada Day website (www.cityofnorthbay.ca) to view a full schedule of events.

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