Event Location: Across Canada

Today is a civic holiday across most of Canada. Many offices and shops will be closed.

Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile, will conduct a state visit to Canada from June 4-6, 2017. Details to follow. Call 613-998-0287.

Five federal byelections will take place today in the ridings of Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.; St-Laurent, Que.; Markham-Thornhill, Ont.; Calgary Midnapore, Alta.; and Calgary Heritage, Alta. Call 613-957-5555.

Canada’s 149th birthday celebration across Canada.

Today is Remembrance Day across Canada.

Monday is the Thanksgiving holiday in Canada.

The federal election is today. Don’t forget to vote!

Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will participate in a variety of activities to highlight National Volunteer Week, from April 12 to 18, 2015. A list of the week’s events are available online.

Today is Food Freedom Day. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has calculated that on February 6, the average Canadian will have earned enough income to pay for his/her grocery bill for the year. Call 613-236-3633 x 2322.

The Princess Royal (Princess Anne) and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence will tour the National Capital Region and then visit the Crysler’s Farm Battlefield Memorial in Morrisburg, Ont. The full itinerary is available online. Call 819-994-9101.