Happy Canada Day! Despite the showers that occurred all throughout the day, there was still plenty going on in Prince Rupert for people to enjoy. Festivities were organized by the Prince Rupert Special Events Society and took place at Mariner’s Park from noon to four p.m.

The day’s events included:

• Live Music• Birthday Cake• Trivia Testing• Contests and Games• Children’s Face Painting• Ethnic Foods• Fireworks• Canadian Memorabilia Gifts• Tree Seedlings Distribution• Children’s Old-Fashioned Games

There was also a political protest against the Federal Conservative Government, where participants marched from the Rotary Park on the waterfront to the Mariner’s Park.