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Happy 149th birthday Canada! People across the Valley are getting ready to celebrate the historic day when the Dominion of Canada was born on July 1, 1867. This July 1 there are a number of activities planned throughout the Ottawa Valley from Renfrew to Horton to Admaston-Bromley to Calabogie and in Eganville. All of the activities in Renfrew take place at Ma-TeWay Park. A few events take place earlier in the day, starting at 9 a.m. including the 5-km Fun Run, tennis tournament and yard sale. The official opening ceremonies, parade and cake start at 4:45 p.m. at the park. Little Ray’s Reptiles Endangered Ontario Show starts at 6 p.m., followed by a magic show at 7:30 p.m. There are a number of activities running at the park from 5 to 9 p.m., including: bouncy castles, obstacle course, face painting, balloon art, horse and wagon rides, food vendors and family games. The firework show will start at approximately 10 p.m.
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Making wishes come true Allen Davidson, 86, of Renfrew and Calabogie, prepares for a float plane ride. The inaugural Urban Ford Make-a-Wish Fun Day featured boat and plane rides, test drives of various Ford vehicles, volleyball games, live entertainment at the Calabogie Highlands Resort on June 25. The proceeds raised at the event will go to the Eastern Ontario Make-A-Wish Foundation. For more photos from the event, see pages 33 and 52.
The fun in Horton Township starts bright and early with breakfast running from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Horton Community Centre at 1005 Castleford Rd. Breakfast includes sausages, eggs, baked beans, home fries and pancakes with real maple syrup. Price is $8 for adults, $5 for children six to 12 and under six free. See CANADA DAY, page 3
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