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Premier Dalton McGuinty, feeling fresh from his latest victory, took to the podium to announce a new long weekend for Ontarians. Beginning this February, on the third Monday of the month, we’ll all be celebrating Family Day. I’ve been hoping for another day off to hit the hills when the snow starts piling up. Great idea. This also puts Ontario on par with B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Territories, giving us 9 days a year off from work and more time for leisure.

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It was a crazy day yesterday with native protests all around the city, some peaceful and some threatening violent or economic measures. Things seem back to order now but it leaves us all a little jarred. Those who were inconvenienced by road or rail closures probably don’t have any sympathy for protesters wishing to claim back land. I implore you all to reflect on this beautiful country and its variety of inhabitants, its history too. Try to learn something new this holiday, enjoy the land and leave no trace.

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I may have missed the little jam in High Park this weekend but it doesn’t mean I haven’t spent time appreciating the cherry blossom trees in bloom, donated to Toronto by the Japanese government in the 50s. For me it’s the real sign of summer coming and there’s almost no better way to appreciate the nature than spending time under the boughs of this beautiful tree, except maybe how I spent some time today, playing and petting a newborn squirrel who came to visit me and my shoe.

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Hope you all have a wicked time tonight and enjoy a night out in the city. Good picks for the night are the Promise/ Alieninflux event and the milk/ Richard Brooks events with Ron Trent. I’ll be there on the dance floor after 2 when my favourite house music DJ - Ali Black -goes on for his set. Time to break it down everybody. It’s a New Day!

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With so much going on in the city this weekend, what are going to get up to? Or, will you be one of those many who head up north this weekend to enjoy a little taste of the Canadian Dream? Whatever it is you choose to do - Have an awesome Canada Day!