In 1917, a Chicago insurance man named Melvin Jones dreamed of an international service club. With the support of several like-minded individuals, Lions was born. Three years later, in 1920, Lions became international with the first club in Canada. At the Lions Clubs International Convention of 1925, keynote speaker Helen Keller challenged the Lions to […]
There’s a Lion in Your Neighbourhood
Aaah, July. A time for beaches, boating, sun and fun. Sprinkle in some music, dance and visual arts to create a recipe for the perfect summer. Raven Baroque Summer Celebrations The Island String Players Society presents a Baroque music concert with 10 to 12 musicians in 17th-century costumes performing “hits” from the era. Bring a
by Valerie Green – July 1, 1867 was a bright, sunny day in Ottawa. It was also the day Canada was officially born. At midnight the night before, an order had been given to let church bells ring across Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick, the first provinces to form the Dominion of Canada.
This Month in History: July 1 – Celebrating Canada’s Birthday
In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and the Birth of Modernist Art by Sue Roe reviewed by Virginia Watson-Rouslin – In the seedy bars and cafés, the hovels where small tradesmen, whores with painted faces, clowns and petty criminals lived, came an amazing band of artists who would become the legendary creators of the Modernist movement. In
by Joshua Farquharson, Windsor Plywood – When planning for an outdoor space, like a plank-style deck, the most important factor you have to think about is what materials will give you the look you want, be durable enough to last, and fit within your budget. Vancouver Island has some of the most beautiful weather in
On Design: Designing Your Outdoor Space to Last
