"Lest We Forget" - Rudyard Kipling
November 11th is Remembrance Day in Canada. It’s the day we Honour the Soldiers who fought for us. We must never forget their courage and strength. Because of them, we live the life we have today.
What we know as the Act of Remembrance is the fourth stanza of a poem titled For The Fallen by Laurence Binyon
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Friday November 11th
Acts of Remembrance @ Oakville, Ontario
On Friday residents are encouraged to honour and remember those who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace on Remembrance Day. Have a look at the Town’s webpage, Bronte, Old Oakville and River Oaks all have ceremonies that you can attend or watch virtually.
Oakville , ON
The Drop @ Trafalgar Park Community Centre
For youths 11- 17 yrs Play games, get active and creative with your friends or meet new ones at The Drop. There’s activities, snacks and prizes. This week there’s key chain, jewellery and ornament making. Along with chess and basketball.
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
133 Rebecca St
Oakville, ON
Fall Cottage Life Show @ The International Centre
Qualified exhibitors ready to help you get started on your next cottage project. Shop some great finds down every aisle, there’s something for every cottager. Runs all weekend tickets are for the Seasons Christmas Show too.
10:00 a.m. – 8 p.m.
6900 Airport Rd
Mississauga, ON
Seasons Christmas Show @ The International Centre
See the latest in Christmas decor, stocking stuffers and handmade gifts, along with the opportunity to shop, taste and experience the best the holiday season has to offer. Runs all weekend and tickets are for the Cottage Life Show too.
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
6900 Airport Rd
Mississauga, ON
Saturday November 12th
Pop-Up Wedding Dress Sale @ Holiday Inn Oakville
One day only pop-up sale featuring new wedding dresses and accessories.
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
590 Argus Rd
Oakville, ON
Walk along the Moccasin Trail @ Lions Valley Park
Take a relaxing walk along the 16 Mile Creek and enjoy the beautiful fall colours. The Moccasin Trail features an Indigenous history kiosk and a series of 13 plaques that contain stories and verses giving visitors a deeper understanding of Oakville’s Indigenous heritage.
8 a.m. to dark
Lions Valley Park
Oakville, ON
Saturday Salsa Night @ Taste of Columbia
6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Beginner and Intermediate Salsa lessons followed by social dance from 9 – 11 p.m
67 Bronte Rd
Oakville, ON
Fashion Week Fall @ Parkdale Hall
Presented by Fashion Art Toronto. Fashion inspired art and runway shows by Canadian Designers
4 p.m. – 11 p.m
1605 Queen St. W
Toronto, ON
Black Adam @ Film.ca
Black Adam is an upcoming American superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. It’s intended to be a spin-off from Shazam and the 11th film in the DC Extended Universe.
10:15 p.m.
171 Speers Rd
Oakville, ON
Sunday November 13th
The Artisan Bazaar @ Royal Botanical Gardens
Winter Market Series. Meet the makers and shop local from artists and artisans at the Artisan Bazaar.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
RBG Centre
60 Plains Rd. W
Burlington, ON
Merry Market @ Lasalle Banquet Centre
A curated holiday craft market. Local businesses and small shops come together to spread handmade holiday cheer and gifting ideas.
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
50 North Shore Blvd. E
Burlington, ON
She Loves Me @ Drury Lane Theatre
She Loves Me is the musical adaptation of the 1937 play Parfumerie by Hungarian playwright Miklós László. It was also adapted into the 1998 film You’ve Got Mail starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
2269 New St
Burlington, ON
Oakville Market update for October 2022
The latest Bank of Canada increase surprised markets with a 50 vs 75 basis point increase. Inflation has come down from a 8.1% high to 6.9%. The Bank is predicting that further increases will be required to turn the economy around… Click HERE to read on my blog.
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