Pink Shirt Day - Anti-bullying Action, Feb. 24, 2016

Wed., Feb., 24, pinkshirtday.ca

Dress in pink or red to make the statement - NO to bullying!




                                             

Le sirop d’érable canadien / Canadian Maple Sugar

Le sirop d’érable… plus que du sucre! Le sirop d’érable est un produit propre à l’Amérique du Nord et, plus particulièrement, au Québec. C’est un produit naturel qui ne contient ni colorant ni additifs et qui est fait à partir de la sève de l’érable à sucre (Acer saccharum). L’eau d’érable (sève) est composée d’eau à plus de 97 %, de sucrose, fructose et de glucose. On y retrouve également des acides aminés, des protéines, des acides organiques et des vitamines en quantité variable. D’un point de vue technique, le sirop d’érable se définit par sa densité en sucre, soit 66 degrés Brix* (more) In many ways maple syrup is synonymous with Canada. Canada has been a leading producer of the golden liquid ever since the native people first taught settlers how to tap maple trees and boil down the sap. Canada produces about 85 per cent of the world's maple syrup. While maple syrup is viewed as an Eastern Canadian industry, as shown in this CBC Television footage, it thrives in the West as well (more).

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Duncan, BC also produces maple sugar! CBC Archives (4:42)

For even MORE INFO on maple syrup, see Ms. M-A's "Blog Page" about maple syrup

Canadian Heritage Vignette re Black History Month

Viola Desmond wanted to go to a movie in Nova Scotia and ran into some racist traditions of the time:

More about this heritage clip from Radio Canada International

Valentine's

By Kiddyhouse

Valentine's can be a special time to share you love for others.  May your day and traditions be wonderful. Mme M-A.

February is Black History Month

Poem About Early Spring

"Early Spring"

"The ground hog says it will be early spring but even if he did not, the blue sky and balmy breeze today asserted its own opinion."

Poem by Shawn Bird, SD83 teacher, writer, poet.

Shubenacadie Sam doesn't see shadow, predicts early spring - CBC News

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Poetry month comes soon - April.  Start reading and writing your poetry now and then share, share, share.  Regards, Mme M-A

Carnaval de Québec du 29 Janvier au 14 Février, 2016

• Wikipedia description
• Québec Government Site (English ou français)
• Québec City Tourism
• Fest300 Pics and vid of World Class Festival - Carnaval de Québec

2015

 

The Vernon Winter Carnival is our local Okanagan winter festival - Feb. 5-14th, 2016!