Fun Fact of the day:
The first-ever Labour Day?
Kids and teachers across Canada and the U.S. are heading back to school this morning after holding onto their final moments of summertime freedom on Monday: Labour Day.
But the holiday wasnÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™t created as a last hurrah for students; in 1872, the origins of Labour Day occurred when a parade was launched in support of the Toronto Typographical Union, which was striking for a 58-hour work week. Labour Day is a Canadian invention (youÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™re welcome, American schoolkids), and itÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™s been 125 years since the holiday was officially recognized.
125 years ago today, the first official was celebrated. Labour Day has its roots in an 1872 printersÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™ strike? The strikersÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™ victory was a major milestone in the changing relations between Canadian workers and their government. Learn more:
Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥” Historica Canada (@HistoricaCanada)
TodayÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™s weather forecast according to Environment Canada:
DonÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™t let this sunny morning fool you, things are expected to take a turn. Environment Canada is calling for showers throughout the valley, and a risk of thunderstorms overnight.
In Kelowna: Sunny with increasing cloudiness this afternoon, and then a 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. High 29 C. Humidex 30.
Tonight: Cloudy with a 60 percent chance of showers this evening, and after midnight and risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing overnight with a low of 13 C.
In Vernon: A sunny start with increasing cloudiness this afternoon followed by a 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. The high is 29 C. Humidex 30.
Tonight: Cloudy with a 60 percent chance of showers this evening and after midnight, followed by a risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing overnight. Low 13 C.
In Penticton: Sunny with clouds increasing this afternoon and then a 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. High 29 C. Humidex 30.
Tonight: Cloudy with a 60 percent chance of showers this evening and after midnight and risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing overnight. Low 13 C.
In Salmon Arm: Sunny with increasing cloudiness late this afternoon. High 28 C. Humidex 31.
Tonight: Cloudy with a 60 percent chance of showers this evening and after midnight. Skies to become partly cloudy after that, but with a risk of thunderstorms. Fog patches are also expected to develop overnight. Low 13 C.
Video of the Day:
This video doubles as a tip for how to walk your dog using the minimum amount of effort.
Don't walk harder, walk smarter!
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