Father of the Yellow School Bus

Dearest friends

Everyday we come across this special type of yellowish bus while coming to work.

And this type of bus has been around in North America since the 1930’s.

The concept comes from American educator Frank W. Cyr, Ph.D. (July 7, 1900 – August 1, 1995) known especially for his contribution to school busing.

In April 1939, a group of well known engineers, paint experts and transportation administrators met for 7 days and agreed on 44 standards, including the color and some mechanical specs such as body length, ceiling height, and aisle width.

While most of those standards have long since changed, the yellow color stuck.

Afterwards, Dr. Cyr became known as the Father of the Yellow School Bus.

Have a great day.

Kam

The Family Day!!!

Dearest friends

Family Day was first held in Canada in the province of Alberta in 1990. It is supposed to reflect the values of family and home that were important to the pioneers who founded Alberta, and give workers the opportunity to spend more time with their families. Family Day was introduced in Saskatchewan in 2007 and in Ontario in 2008.

This holiday celebrates the importance of families and family life to people and their communities and falls on the third Monday of February.

On Family Day, many people plan and take part in activities aimed at the whole family. These include visiting art exhibitions, watching movies, skating on outdoor ice rinks, playing board games and taking part in craft activities.

As the weather is usually very cold in February, hot chocolate and freshly baked cookies are popular snacks. Other people use the long weekend as an opportunity for a short winter break or to travel to visit family members or friends.

Another reason for introducing Family Day was to have a break between New Year's Day and Good Friday.

Wishing you all a great Family day.

Kam

National Flag of Canada Day

Dearest friends

National Flag of Canada Day commonly shortened to Flag Day, is observed annually on February 15 to commemorate the inauguration of the Flag of Canada on that date in 1965.

Amid much controversy, the Maple Leaf flag replaced the Canadian Red Ensign, which had been, with various successive alterations, in conventional use as a Canadian national flag since 1868.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Lester Pearson, resolutions recommending the new flag were passed by the House of Commons on December 15, 1964

The flag, designed by George Stanley, was proclaimed by Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, on January 28, 1965, and took effect "upon, from and after" February 15.

Although National Flag of Canada Day is not a holiday, it is celebrated with many events around the country.

Have a great day.

Kam