09/05/2026
Hi Neighbours,
Welcome to September!
As summer winds down and back-to-school routines kick back into gear, we want to extend a warm thank you to our incredible community partners and neighbours for helping bring this issue to life.
While the long, lazy days of summer are behind us, this edition is packed with vibrant highlights from recent local events and sunny community moments—the perfect way to look back on a fantastic season. Looking ahead, autumn brings a brand-new lineup of local traditions, awareness events, and community gatherings:
🗓️ Labour Day falls on Monday September 7th - make sure to enjoy the final long weekend of summer with family and friends!
🌅 Rosh Hashanah, the New Year in Judaism, begins at sundown on September 11th and concludes at nightfall on September 13th. Wishing a sweet new year to everyone celebrating!
🏃🏻 The 2026 Terry Fox Run is happening on Sunday September 20th. Learn more about how you can participate or donate at terryfox.org
🌳 From September 20th - 26th, we celebrate National Forest Week 2026 across Canada! During NFW, Canadians are invited to learn more about Canada’s forest heritage and to raise awareness about this valuable and renewable resource. Forests are fundamental to our economy, culture, traditions and history – and to our future.
🍂 September 22nd officially marks the first day of Fall, and the Autumnal Equinox.
🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (aka Orange Shirt Day); on September 30th, we encourage you to wear orange to raise awareness of the very tragic legacy of residential schools and to honour the survivors, their families and communities.
BONUS: For all of the pizza lovers out there, Cheese Pizza Day is September 5th, and Pepperoni Pizza Day is September 20th! 🍕
See you around, Neighbours! 💛