Hunger Action Month is dedicated to raising awareness of food insecurity, advocating to end hunger and poverty across Canada, and recognizing the work being done by local food banks, school nutrition programs, community meals, and hunger relief programs to take action against hunger.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Month is celebrated each September to raise awareness for youth mentoring and the significant positive impact it has on children’s well-being and resilience.

National Payroll Week is an opportunity to celebrate the talented Payroll professionals in our community. This week, we recognize the importance of payroll procedures and how they influence our communities and economy.

Rail safety is a community effort, together we can work to stay safe and avoid incidents. This week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of railway safety and promote safe railway property and train crossing habits.

National Forest Week is celebrated annually across Canada. During this week, community members are invited to learn more about the forest sector and its significance to Canada’s culture, history, and future.

The fourth week of September is Gender Equality Week, an opportunity to raise awareness of the important contributions that women and gender diverse communities have made to the growth, development, character, and identity of Canada.

Rosh Hashanah, one of Judaism’s holiest days, is a two-day celebration that marks the start of the Jewish New Year and is rich with traditions.

National British Home Child Day, observed on September 28, recognizes the over 100,000 British children sent to Canada between 1869 and the late 1940s through child migration.

September 30th, marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day that coincided with Orange Shirt Day. September 30th is a solemn reminder of the children who never returned home, as well as an acknowledgement of the strength and resilience of survivors, intergenerational survivors, families, and communities impacted by the legacy of residential schools. […]