在多伦多街头，常常会看到一些LCBO标志的商店。 LCBO意思为加拿大安大略省酒类控制局(Liquor Control Board of Ontario），为省政府机构，该机构对该安大略省酒类实行垄断经营。在其它省，你可以到杂货店、超市、餐馆或酒吧买酒，但在安大略省则必须到LCBO商店才能买到酒类饮品。 在LCBO中，酒类一般只卖给成年人，所以，如果你看上去比较年轻，则需出示你的相关身份证明，以表示你已是成年人。 另有一术语： VQA（Vintners Quality Alliance，加拿大酒商质量联盟） 认证，相当于法国的AOC认证。 The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is a provincial Crown corporation in Ontario, Canada established in 1927 by Lieutenant Governor William Donald Ross, on the advice of his Premier, Howard Ferguson, to sell liquor, wine, and beer through a chain of retail stores. Such sales had been banned outright in 1916; thus, the creation of the LCBO marked an easing of the province's temperance regime. LCBO stores are generally the only stores allowed to sell hard liquor in Ontario. Currently, the LCBO is one of the world's largest single purchasers of beverage alcohol products.Beer is also sold by the (Molson Coors, InBev and Sapporo Brewery owned) Brewers Retail Inc., which goes by the name The Beer Store. Wine can also be found in a number of stores operated by wineries and licensed to sell their own brands, however the LCBO is by far the largest wine retailer in the province. Licensed bars and restaurants may resell alcoholic beverages, but they must be consumed on the establishment's premises. The bars and restaurants themselves must buy their products from the LCBO, The Beer Store, or directly from Ontario wineries and breweries. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquor_Control_Board_of_Ontario
加拿大公民日Civic Holiday Canada 加拿大公民日为每年八月的第一个星期一，很多省都将它作为公众假日。 2009年的加拿大公民日为8月3日。 The intent of the Civic Holiday is to not work. So please don't work on Civic Holiday! In Canada Civic Holiday is in most cases the first Monday of August unless another civil or provincial holiday exists on a different date, in which case the local holiday is used. Civic Holiday in Canada is not statutory holiday. A bill has been attempted to be passed in the house of commons but it has always been unsuccessful. If an employer wants you to work, it is a work day. What you will often find, however, is that its name Civic Holiday changes from province to province, and even amongst different regions within provinces in Canada. This tells us that Civic Holiday is not as important as some other holidays, but still it is celebrated as a statutory Canadian holiday. Unlike in Canada, Civic Holiday in United States (US) is called Labor Day. http://www.canada-city.ca/holiday.php?day=4
加拿大国歌（ O Canada ）与歌词 歌词 /Lyrics O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, OCanada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. 下载: O Canada History O Canada was proclaimed Canada's national anthem on July 1, 1980, 100 years after it was first sung on June 24, 1880. The music was composed by Calixa Lavall , a well-known composer; French lyrics to accompany the music were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. The song gained steadily in popularity. Many English versions have appeared over the years. The version on which the official English lyrics are based was written in 1908 by Mr. Justice Robert Stanley Weir. The official English version includes changes recommended in 1968 by a Special Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Commons. The French lyrics remain unaltered. Canada Day in Canada On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and a federation of four provinces: Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Ontario; and Quebec. The anniversary of this date was called Dominion Day until 1982. Since 1983, July 1 has been officially known as Canada Day. What do people do? In many towns and cities, municipal governments organize a range of events, often outdoors. These include pancake breakfasts, parades, concerts, carnivals, festivals, firework displays and citizenship ceremonies for new Canadian citizens. The celebrations often have a patriotic mood. Canada's national flag is widely displayed and a lot of people paint their faces red and white, which are Canada's national colors. The celebrations in Ottawa, which is Canadas capital city, are particularly exuberant. In the province of Quebec, many home leases start on July 1 and last for exactly one year. Hence, many people in Quebec spend Canada Day moving their possessions from one house to another. In this province, Canada Day is also known as Moving Day. In the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, July 1 is also Memorial Day. This commemorates the heavy loss of life in the Newfoundland Regiment on the first day of the Battle of the Somme during World War I. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the morning of July 1 is usually somber. Flags are flown at half-mast and memorial services are held at cenotaphs (war memorials). In the afternoon, Canada Day celebrations in the province are similar to those in the rest of the country. Public life July 1 is a statutory holiday in Canada unless it falls on a Sunday; then it moves to July 2. All provincial governments observe this day. Most organizations, businesses and stores are closed, although some book stores, pharmacies and gas stations may be open. Post offices are closed. As Canada Day falls in the Canadian summer holiday period, all schools are closed. Public transport services may operate to their usual or a reduced timetable. In some areas, extra services are provided for large scale events. Street closures due to concerts, parades and festivals may cause some local disruption to traffic. Background On July 1, 1867, the British North Americas Act created the Dominion of Canada as a federation of four provinces. This event is known as the confederation of Canada. The four original provinces were created from the former British colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada, which was divided into the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Canada's boundaries have been extended since 1867. The country now consists of 10 provinces and three territories. On June 20, 1868, the Canada's Governor General proclaimed that Canadians should celebrate the anniversary of the confederation. July 1 became a statutory holiday, known as Dominion Day, in 1879. However, no official celebrations were held until the 50th anniversary in 1917 and the 60th anniversary in 1927. After World War II, Dominion Day was celebrated more frequently and more events were organized by the national government. After the centenary of the confederation in 1967, Dominion Day events became more widespread. July 1 became popularly known as Canada Day. The date was also officially known as Canada Day from 1983 onwards. Since 2006 Canada Day celebrations were also held at London's Trafalgar Square in the United Kingdom. It is expected that these celebrations will be held annually. Depending on the availability of Trafalgar Square, these events may be held just before, on or just after July 1. Symbols The most widespread symbol of Canada Day is Canada's national flag. This consists of two vertical red rectangles separated by a white square. The white square contains a red image of a maple leaf. Canadas national colors are red and white and are used in many ways on Canada Day. Some people wear red and white clothing and others paint their faces in these colors. 引自: http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/canada/canada-day http://www.canadacibs.com/E_ReadNews.asp?NewsID=312
一年一度的多伦多国际龙舟节由多伦多华商会主办，自一九八九年开始，便成为一个集体育活动、多元文化及文娱表演的一个大型户外盛会。龙舟节除了庆祝中国的端午节传统外，还可增进公众对中华文化的了解。 The Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival, to be held on June 20 and 21, 2009, is organized by the Toronto Chinese Business Association, a long-established, prestigious not-for-profit community business organization. It was founded in 1972, to promote the social, cultural and the economic well-being of Chinese Canadians and the understanding of Chinese culture and traditions. The Festival, which started in 1989, turned international in 1993. From the humble beginning with only 27 teams participating in the first festival back in the summer of 1989 - in the past several years, it has reached the full capacity in managing the event consisting of 180 teams with over 5,000 athletes participating in the Festival. Once again this year, the Festival will welcome teams from other provinces across Canada and from the U.S., Europe and Asia. As the Festival enters its 21st year in 2009 it will continue to be one of the most exciting summer events in Canada. It combines culture and sports with ethnic group performances and more than 180 teams competing the races. Meeting all expectations in 2008, attendance at the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival once again soared past the 120,000 mark to make it one of the most popular summer festivals in Toronto. http://www.dragonboats.com/pages/home.html
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