The history of Canada Day, formally known as Dominion Day

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On July 1, 1879, the Canadian government passed a law passed designating the anniversary of Confederation in 1867 as a statutory holiday that became known as Dominion Day. And on October 27, 1982, Dominion Day officially became known as Canada Day. Each year, towns throughout Perth County celebrate the day, officially or unofficially. One hundred…
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Cindy J. Sinko