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Announcements - May 2004
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38th General Election
On May 23rd, 2004, the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Jean-Pierre Kingsley, directed the returning officers in Canada's 308 federal electoral districts to conduct the election of a member of the House of Commons. Election day for the 38th federal general election, set by the Governor in Council, will be Monday, June 28, 2004. more» |
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![Photo of Canadian Environment Week](/web/20071116121053im_/http://www.seniors.gc.ca/scolimages/envweek04_e.jpg) |
Canadian Environment Week - May 30 to June 5
Environment Week is a great time to celebrate achievements and learn more about the actions Canadians can take for a healthier environment. This year's Clean Air Day is June 2 and the Commuter Challenge is from May 30 to June 5. more» |
Word Wizards
Whatever you need to do-write, translate, or find exactly the right word-you have come to the right place. Word Wizards offers a comprehensive compendium of online, made-in-Canada language tools. more» |
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![Photo of Ontario Seniors, Month](/web/20071116121053im_/http://www.seniors.gc.ca/scolimages/seniors_month2004.jpg) |
Ontario Seniors' Month
Each June, communities across the Province of Ontario pay tribute to seniors by observing Seniors' Month. more» |
60th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
In 2004, Canada marks the 60th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. On June 6, 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, and the Canadian Airmen and Sailors were among the first into action. D-Day and the Battle of Normandy was one of Canada's most significant military engagements, which led to the end of the Second World War. Those who fought there, many giving their lives, must be remembered. more» |
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![Photo of two people gardening](/web/20071116121053im_/http://www.seniors.gc.ca/scolimages/community_garden.gif) |
Community Gardens: growing more than vegetables
Community gardens are beautiful spaces where neighbours care for vegetables and flowers. They help keep us healthy and help our communities, too! more» |
Summer Active 2004 - May 10th to June 19
SummerActive is a major national, community-based communications campaign designed to increase awareness about the importance of physical activity, healthy eating and tobacco-free lifestyles to health. more» |
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Canadian Tulip Festival - May 6-24, 2004
Millions of tulips will blossom in May throughout Canada's scenic Capital Region, North America's tulip capital, creating an exotic mosaic of colour and beauty along the WestJet Tulip Route. The 2004 edition of the Canadian Tulip Festival will celebrate Canada's Tulip Experience and our almost 60-year affair with the tulip. more» |
RCMP Musical Ride 2004 Tour Schedule
The RCMP Musical Ride tours throughout Canada, as well as international venues, performing at approximately forty to fifty locations a year between the months of May and October. more» |
![RCMP Musical Ride 2004 Tour Schedule Image](/web/20071116121053im_/http://www.seniors.gc.ca/scolimages/musical_rides2004.jpg) |
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