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Fun Facts: 1st Telephone Call
Today marks a remarkable day in history. It is the first day that a recognizable message was transmitted by phone by Scottish-Canadian...
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Mar 10, 20221 min read
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Key Facts About Hearing
Today, March 3rd, 2022 is #WorldHearingDay. This day has been organized by the World Health Organization to bring awareness on the...
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Mar 3, 20221 min read
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Fun Facts About Books!
Yesterday, we shared information and ideas on the benefits of reading aloud to seniors. So today we thought we would find some fun facts...
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Feb 24, 20221 min read
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Fun Facts: Family Day!
Well, it's a long weekend for many of us! A holiday granted to us as a way to honour and celebrate families, and in turn (for those who...
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Feb 18, 20221 min read
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Fun Facts: The Super Bowl
Well, it's that time of year again when we gather with friends, family, and the community to enjoy one of the most-watched television...
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Feb 11, 20221 min read
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Fun Facts: Mail
February 4th is ##ThankAMailCarrierDay! A day when we honour those who tirelessly deliver our letters, parcels, and other mail from...
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Feb 4, 20221 min read
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Fun Facts: February is Here!
Well, January is drawing to a close, so we thought we would share some fun facts about the upcoming month! Share these fun facts with...
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Jan 28, 20221 min read
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Fun Facts: Squirrels!
January 21st celebrates these furry-tailed critters who are typically known for their garden shenanigans! That’s right, it’s...
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Jan 21, 20221 min read
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Fun Facts: Penguins!
As we begin to feel cooler temperatures and see a bit more snow and ice on the ground, it inspired us to learn more about the animals...
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Jan 14, 20221 min read
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Tips for Seniors: New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is approaching! It’s a wonderful time to celebrate the goodness of the past year and renew our hopes for the upcoming...
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Dec 29, 20211 min read
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Fun Facts: Black Friday
As the day after American Thanksgiving is here, consumers head out to their favourite stores (some sleeping overnight in storefronts!) to...
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Nov 26, 20211 min read
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Fun Facts: Chicken Noodle Soup
The earliest archaeological evidence for the consumption of soup dates back to 6000 BC, and it was hippopotamus soup. Now, of course,...
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Nov 12, 20211 min read
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Fun Facts: Monopoly
On November 5th, 1935 Parker Brothers launch the board game Monopoly! Originally invented by a woman, an international phenomenon sold...
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Nov 5, 20211 min read
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Fun Facts: Happy Halloween!
Over the centuries, #Halloween evolved from religious origins to a day for mischief, to one of the most commercialized days of the year! ...
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Oct 29, 20211 min read
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Fun Facts: Colour
Today is #NationalColorDay....or as spell it in Canada: Colour! It celebrates all things colourful and the impact colour has on our...
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Oct 22, 20211 min read
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Fun Facts: 'I Love Lucy' Day!
Today, October 15th is 'I Love Lucy' Day! Celebrating one of television's most beloved shows and its iconic actress, Lucille Ball! Lucy...
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Oct 15, 20211 min read
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Fun Facts: Turkeys
As we approach the Thanksgiving long weekend, let's pay homage to our turkey friends by learning a little more about them! Share these...
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Oct 8, 20211 min read
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Fun Facts: Stamps
Stamps, you say? Do people use still use them? Yes! In fact, in 2020, the US Postal Service states that 13.7 billion U.S. postage stamps...
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Oct 1, 20211 min read
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Fun Facts: the Love Boat
On this day in 1977, The Love Boat appeared on television for the first time. It followed a number of characters, including many famous...
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Sep 24, 20211 min read
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Fun Facts: M*A*S*H
Today marks the debut of one of the most iconic and popular television shows in history, M*A*S*H. First aired on September 17, 1972, the...
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Sep 17, 20211 min read
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