pancake breakfast: Kick off the day by grabbing some free hotcakes at Fort Calgary, according to 660 News. Along with the pancake breakfast at Fort Calgary, there are plenty of other activities including a petting zoo, jump houses, and pony rides, some YYC food trucks will also and their summer bison exhibit and The message from Calgarys mayor is to take a break today from flood recovery efforts, and get out and enjoy Canada Day and there are plenty of ways to do so. They re hosting a Canada Day pancake breakfast at 9:00 a.m. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

policy makers: After growing at a lacklustre pace in the first half of the year, the economy is expected to shift into higher gear starting now. And that means it is moving ever closer to the moment when policy makers start to withdraw the extraordinary support they ve extended since the financial crisis. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Feds Stein puts focus on September as time to scale back bond-buying The U.S. economy is entering six crucial months with stronger signals in two key sectors. U.S. consumer sentiment improves in late June (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper: But many peoples thoughts are with those in southern Alberta , still cleaning up from last months floods, according to The Star. When floods forced so many from their homes, communities dug deep, neighbours helped neighbours and people sheltered complete strangers, he said and OTTAWA The annual Canada Day party on Parliament Hill is celebrating Canadians at home and abroad. They ve set an example for the rest of the country, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Actress Anjelica Huston: July 8: Singer Jerry Vale is 83. Singer Steve Lawrence is 78. Actor Jeffrey Tambor "Arrested Development," ''The Larry Sanders Show" is 69. Actress Kim Darby is 66. Children's singer Raffi is 65. Actress Anjelica Huston is 62. Actor Kevin Bacon is 55. Country singer Toby Keith is 53. Guitarist Graham Jones of Haircut 100 is 52. Keyboardist Andy Fletcher of Depeche Mode is 52. Singer Joan Osborne is 51. Actor Billy Crudup "Almost Famous" is 45. Actor Michael Weatherly "NCIS," ''Dark Angel" is 45. Singer Beck is 43. Country singer Drew Womack of Sons of the Desert is 43. Guitarist Stephen Mason of Jars of Clay is 38. Actor Milo Ventimiglia "Heroes," ''Gilmore Girls" is 36. Actress Sophia Bush "One Tree Hill" is 31. Actor Jaden Smith "The Pursuit of Happyness" is 15, according to Times Colonist. July 10: Actor Tab Hunter is 82. Singer Jeff Hanna of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is 66. Ventriloquist Jay Johnson "Soap" is 64. Actor Bruce McGill "Animal House" is 63. Singer Bonnie Pointer of the Pointer Sisters is 63. Actor Stephen Lang is 61. Actress Mindy Sterling "Austin Powers" is 60. Actress Sela Ward is 57. Singer Peter Murphy of Bauhaus is 56. Reggae singer Michael Rose of Black Uhuru is 56. Child star Mark Lester "Oliver" is 55. Guitarist Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi is 54. Singer Suzanne Vega is 54. Actress Lisa Rinna "Dancing with the Stars," ''Days of Our Lives" is 50. Bassist Scott Shriner of Weezer is 48. Actress Debbe Dunning "Home Improvement" is 47. Actor Greg Grunberg "Heroes," ''Alias," ''Felicity" is 47. Actor Justin Chambers "Grey's Anatomy" is 43. Actress Leisha Hailey "The L Word" is 42. Actor Michael Rosenbaum "Smallville" is 41. Rapper Lil Kim is 38. Singer Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie is 37. Rapper Lil' Zane is 31 and July 7: Bandleader Doc Severinsen is 86. Drummer Ringo Starr is 73. Singer-guitarist Warren Entner of the Grass Roots is 70. Actor Joe Spano is 67. Singer David Hodo the construction worker of The Village People is 66. Country singer Linda Williams is 66. Actress Shelley Duvall is 64. Actress Roz Ryan "Amen" is 62. Actor Billy Campbell "Once and Again" is 54. Bassist Mark White of the Spin Doctors is 51. Singer-songwriter Vonda Shepard "Ally McBeal" is 50. Comedian Jim Gaffigan is 47. Bassist Ricky Kinchen of Mint Condition is 47. Actress Amy Carlson "Blue Bloods" is 45. Actress Jorja Fox "CSI" is 45. Actress Cree Summer "A Different World" is 44. Actor Troy Garity "Barbershop" is 40. Actress Berenice Bejo "The Artist" is 37. Actor Hamish Linklater "The New Adventures of Old Christine" is 37. July 9: Actor James Hampton "F Troop" is 77. Actor Brian Dennehy is 75. Actor Richard Roundtree is 71. Actor Chris Cooper is 62. TV personality-turned-musician John Tesh is 61. Country singer David Ball is 60. Singer Debbie Sledge of Sister Sledge is 59. Actor Jimmy Smits is 58. Actor Tom Hanks is 57. Singer Marc Almond of Soft Cell is 56. Actress Kelly McGillis is 56. Singer Jim Kerr of Simple Minds is 54. Singer Courtney Love is 49. Bassist Frank Bello of Anthrax is 48. Actor David O'Hara "The District" is 48. Drummer Xavier Muriel of Buckcherry is 45. Actor Scott Grimes "ER," ''Party of Five" is 42. Musician Jack White is 38. Actor Fred Savage is 37. Singer Dan Estrin of Hoobastank is 37. Singer-actress Kiely Williams of 3LW "Cheetah Girls" films is 27. Actor Mitchel Musso "Hannah Montana" is 22. Actress Georgie Henley "The Chronicles of Narnia" is 18. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

The Institute for Supply Management: The Institute for Supply Management said Monday that its index of factory activity increased to 50.9 in June. That's up from 49 in May, which was the lowest reading in four years, according to Times Colonist. A measure of export orders jumped to 54.5 from 51. That may be a response to growth in Japan and some European countries, economists said and WASHINGTON - U.S. manufacturing activity grew in June behind a pickup in new orders, exports and production. Better economic growth overseas is boosting U.S. exports and could help American factories rebound in the second half of the year. A reading above 50 suggests growth, while those below indicate contraction. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Canada Day celebrations: OTTAWA - Celebrating the past achievements of Canada has always been a staple of the national Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Both were honoured by the stars and dignitaries taking part in the annual noon show, cheered on by an estimated 80,000 people attending the event. Canadian singing star Carly Rae Jepsen takes a photo with fans after she performed at the Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa Monday, July, 1, 2013.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand But this year more recent triumphs were also feted: the down-to-earth pluck of Albertans coping with recent floods and the around-the-Earth exploits of astronaut Chris Hadfield. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke: Stocks rose on Wall Street Monday as investors judged that the economy still isn't growing fast enough for the central bank to cut back on its stimulus program, according to CTV. The Standard Poor's 500 index logged its first monthly decline since October last month after investors were unsettled by comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Bernanke said last month that the Fed could ease back on its stimulus later this year and end it next year, providing the economy continues to recover and Investors have stopped worrying about the Federal Reserve. At least for now. U.S. manufacturing grew modestly in June after a pickup in new orders and stronger production, according to a private survey. The Institute for Supply Management said its factory index increased to 50.9 in June from 49 in the previous month. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Queens University: Theres a push and a pull keeping older workers on the job, says Kevin Banks, a professor of labour and employment law at Queens University and director of the Centre for Law in the Contemporary Workplace at the Kingston school. This is for real, its only going to pick up speed and the issues are going to become more critical. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Retirement and RRSPs Retirees are living longer, better lives outside of Canada Its time to face the aging of Canadas work force, experts say. From offering partial retirement plans and accommodating elderly employees to dealing with discrimination claims from both old and young workers, there is a growing need for policies and processes in the greying labour market. Retirement and RRSPs Expanding CPP to boost retirement incomes could trigger less saving: report (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Quebec Soccer Federation: It's a question being asked as the Parti Quebecois government prepares to introduce its "Charter of Quebec Values" after the summer break, according to CTV. The recent ban on turbans on the soccer pitch -- which was lifted by the Quebec Soccer Federation after external pressure -- offered a glimpse of what could be in store and MONTREAL -- If a turban ban stirred such passions, what will an even broader debate over religious accommodation lead to in Quebec this fall? It's expected the charter will put limits on religious accommodations, such as restricting Muslim headwear in public institutions. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Stephane Dion: Costumes ranged from kilts, to saris, to elaborately embroidered gowns, but everybody appeared to be sporting a maple leaf and a smile in the summer sun, according to CTV. Montreal city councillor Mary Deros and former federal Liberal leader Stephane Dion were among the dignitaries present for the occasion and MONTREAL - A sea of red flowed onto Ste. Catherine street Monday for the 36th Canada Day parade, as about 50,000 onlookers watched a colourful display that embraced the multicultural roots of the local population. The parade kicked off at 11 a.m. at Fort as 70 floats rolled easterward to Place du Canada where coffee and cake was served. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.