{"id":52074,"date":"2025-02-05T18:11:15","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T22:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=52074"},"modified":"2025-02-05T18:11:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T22:11:15","slug":"column-mps-news-views-with-darrell-samson-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=52074","title":{"rendered":"COLUMN: MPs News & Views with Darrell Samson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR MP:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February marks National Flag Day<\/strong> which is celebrated on February 15. The House of Commons passed the design on December 15, 1964. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed the new flag on January 28, 1965, and it was inaugurated on February 15th<\/sup> in the same year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since then, Canada\u2019s red and white maple leaf flag has become a symbol of the common values of equality, freedom and inclusion that unite all Canadians.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy National Flag Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would like to encourage everyone to take time during these next few weeks to recognize the dedication and excellence of Canada’s Black and Afro descendant communities, as well as the contributions they’ve made towards the advancement of human rights, equity and justice for all Canadians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy Black History Month!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NOVA SCOTIA HERITAGE DAY ANNUAL FAMILY SKATE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date: Monday February 17th<\/sup>, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Sackville Arena, 91 First Lake Dr, Lower Sackville NS B4C 2S8<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come join us for a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FREE Skate, FREE Chili, FREE Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Tea, Water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by Darrell Samson, MP and in partnership with FRABA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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VALENTINES FOR VETS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valentines for Vets is a great opportunity to show appreciation to Veterans for their accomplishments and sacrifices. Canadians are invited to create a handmade Valentine and send it to the address below by February 1 to be distributed to Veterans in long-term care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valentines for Vets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veterans Affairs Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commemoration, Distribution Unit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

125 Maple Hills Avenue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charlottetown, PE C1C 0B6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information and tips for making a Valentine for a veteran, please visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.veterans.gc.ca\/en\/remembrance\/classroom\/valentines-for-veterans – Remembrance – Veterans Affairs Canada<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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