August Civic Holiday: Thunder Bay, Ontario
August Civic Holiday: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Current Weather Updated: Thursday, December 24, 2009, 6:00 EST - Thunder Bay Airport
Overcast
- Feels Like: 9
- Wind: E 17m/h
- Sunrise: 8:47
- Sunset: 17:06
- Relative Humidity: 86%
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Pressure: 1,028.70 mb
- Visibility: 14.9 miles
- Ceiling: 2000 ft
Short Term ForecastUpdated: Thursday, December 24, 2009, 4:34 EST
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| Light snow | Light snow | Light snow | Scattered flurries | |
| Temp. | 22°F | 32°F | 29°F | 29°F |
| Feels Like | 12 | 23 | 19 | 19 |
| Wind | E 9mph | E 12mph | E 16mph | E 16mph |
| Humidity | 93% | 86% | 89% | 93% |
| P.O.P. | 90% | 90% | 80% | 80% |
| Snow | 1-2 in | close to 2 in | 1-2 in | close to 1 in |
24 Hour Precipitation Outlook
- close to 5 in of snow from Thursday Morning to Thursday Overnight.
Long Term Forecast Updated: Thursday, December 24, 2009, 6:00 EST
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Saturday Dec. 26 |
Sunday Dec. 27 |
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Tuesday Dec. 29 |
Wednesday Dec. 30 |
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| Light snow | Scattered flurries | Few flurries | Variable cloudiness | Sunny | Sunny | |
| P.O.P. | 80% | 60% | 30% | 30% | 0% | 10% |
| High | 29°F | 29°F | 26°F | 15°F | 17°F | 6°F |
| Low | 27°F | 26°F | 20°F | 8°F | 2°F | 0°F |
| Wind | NE 16 mph | NE 12 mph | N 12 mph | NW 12 mph | NW 9 mph | NW 9 mph |
| 24-Hr Snow | close to 4 in | 1-2 in | less than 1 in | - | - | less than 1 in |
14 Day Trend
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Civic Day Facts
Civic Holiday is the most widely used name for a public holiday celebrated in parts of Canada on the first Monday in August, though it is only officially known by that term in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, where it is a statutory holiday.
The holiday is known by a variety of names in different provinces and municipalities, including British Columbia Day in British Columbia, New Brunswick Day in New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan Day in Saskatchewan. In Alberta, Heritage Day is an "optional" civil holiday, having being downgraded from a statutory holiday following the introduction of Family Day in 1990. The holiday is celebrated as Natal Day in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, but is not an official holiday in either locale.
In Ontario, the holiday is observed as a municipal holiday known as Simcoe Day in Toronto, Colonel By Day in Ottawa, Joseph Brant Day in Burlington, Founders' Day in Brantford, McLaughlin Day in Oshawa, Alexander Mackenzie Day in Sarnia, James Cockburn Day in Cobourg, and John Galt Day in Guelph, as well as numerous other names in smaller municipalities. Although a work holiday is given to employees of the federal and many municipal governments, the provincial government has not defined this day as a statutory holiday.
The holiday is not generally observed in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, or Yukon,[except by federal employees. In Newfoundland, the Royal St. John's Regatta, which usually occurs on the first Wednesday of August, effectively displaces the Monday holiday, even though it is only officially celebrated as a civic holiday in St. John's.
Hosting a Summer BBQ
(NC)-The Canadian summer is the best time to relax with family and friends, and barbecues are the easiest way to bring everyone together. Ryan Jennings, entertaining expert and co-author of Cooking with Booze, shares his best kept secrets for successful barbecue entertaining.
Get Organized: Hosting a barbecue, is just like any other party - plan ahead and know the number of expected guests. Also, don't forget to check if anyone has any food allergies or dietary restrictions to prepare an appropriate menu.
Preparation is Key: Don't be missing in action at your own party. Use barbecue side shelves or set up a side table to hold all your ingredients, utensils and serving platters to avoid running in and out the house.
Meat Needs a Warm-Up Too: To avoid dry, tasteless or charred dishes, take meat and poultry out from the refrigerator an hour before cooking and leave it covered on the kitchen counter.
Pièce de Résistance: Nothing tops off a good piece of barbecue like a good sauce. Look for marinades or barbecue sauces that contain a small amount of alcohol, adding depth to ordinary flavours. Jenning's top pick is Canadian Club Barbecue Sauces and Steak Sauce. "Made with just the right amount of real whisky, The Canadian Club BBQ sauces add a sophisticated taste to any barbecue," says Jennings.
Keep hydrated: Fill a large metal bin or cooler with ice to keep drinks cold outside - this frees up space in the refrigerator and keeps the guests outside. Also, provide your guests with plenty of non-alcoholic drink options to avoid dehydration.
Setting the Mood: Citronella torches or candles are a great way to decorate and add ambience to your party (especially as the sun goes down), and helps keep the bugs at bay.
A Little Respect: The most important tip of all: respect the neighbours and be mindful of noises and scents emanating from the party. The easiest solution is just invite them over too - the more the merrier.
More barbecuing tips and recipes are available online at www.lassondespecialties.com.
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