AN AUGUST LONG WEEKEND IN CANADA

Celebrating the Civic Weekend in Ontario, gives workers a day off to start the month of August. This year really early as Monday is the first of August. Known also as Lord Simcoe day- a prominent figure in Ontario and Canadian history. One who divided Yonge Street into east and west. Did you know he was an abolitionist and against any policy that did not treat all people equal and well. The Imperial Statue of 1790 let settlers bring slaves to Upper Canada but would become free. I found an article by Dr. Bryan Walls online entitled Abolition of Slavery in Canada. He writes about our Lord Simcoe. PBS had a production about the Underground Railroad. PBS.org. It is wonderful to see that a figure we know today was so instrumental in shaping opinion and public policy in our province and country. For most Ontarians, however, it is much needed long summer weekend to enjoy the beautiful weather, go to the beach, have a family barbecue or to chill with a favourite beverage.