On this day in 1965, the new Maple Leaf Flag was raised at Parliament Hill for the first time.
But getting to that point was very difficult. It was a divisive debate to create the flag, that went on for months.
Let's learn more about how Canada got its flag!
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NOTICE:
All school bus/van transportation is cancelled tomorrow (Thursday, February 13, 2025) for the English Catholic and Public Schools and the French Catholic and Public Schools, within the City of Ottawa.
Please Note: For students assigned to public transit (Presto), OC Transpo has advised that all 600-series school routes and any school trips on regular routes will not operate tomorrow (Thursday, February 13, 2025).
At this time, all schools will remain open.
Please be advised that a weather assessment was completed this morning. It has been decided that all school transportation is canceled today (Wed. Jan. 29, 2025) due to inclement weather.
For students assigned to public transit (Presto), service will run but there may be delays.
On this day in 1970, Canadian artist Maud Lewis died.
She is one of Canada's most famous and celebrated artists, and her work now sells for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
So, let's learn more about this amazing woman and artist!
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