{"id":47108,"date":"2025-07-01T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/?p=47108"},"modified":"2026-06-05T11:17:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:17:17","slug":"canada-day-events-summer-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/borupscorners\/canada-day-events-summer-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Arts and Music Rocks for Canada Day 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Communities celebrate Canada Day 2025 in Northwestern Ontario<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crowds from across the region came out to Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario this week. The Dyment Recreation Hall complex in Melgund Township was buzzing for a fantastic\u00a0Canada Day\u00a0celebration, pulling in almost 100 attendees. The air was alive with the sound of the band\u00a0Country Twist\u00a0playing popular tunes, and plenty of people were out on the\u00a0dance floor, showing off their moves and just soaking up the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The food was a huge hit, too! The busy cookshack was cranking out delicious hotdogs, French fries, smokies, and cheeseburgers all day long. And what a lifesaver the new pavilion was \u2013 it just got finished this week and offered some much-needed shade from the sun. Plus, there were new event tents set up, so everyone had a cool spot to hang out and enjoy this great community get-together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The day’s events featured popular local area band Country Twist with Tanya McArthur, Gerry McArthur and Maurice Betournay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dancing was a popular activity thanks to Country Twist.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It was a great event filled with community spirit, music and vibrant celebrations, and the joyous coming together that defines our region. We are incredibly proud to have supported this year’s events and are deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a memorable occasion for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This year’s first Silent Auction and Art Sale raised $523 to support recreation programs in the township.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jamie Bell from The Arts Incubator presents a signed print to Michelle Robinson from the Local Services Board of Melgund for their upcoming Silent Auction and Art Sale to be held during Canada Day activities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the organizers our program to be part of such a special celebration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This year’s fantastic celebrations wouldn’t be possible without the incredible generosity and dedication of local businesses and organizations. A huge thank you to all our cherished sponsors, whose support truly made the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We gratefully thank The Local Services Board of Melgund, Downtown Dollar, Schmidt\u2019s Greenhouse, James\u2019 No Frills, Tim Hortons, PI Family Restaurant, Tupperware (Ruby Smith), Art Borups Corners, Home Hardware, CKDR, Safeway, Solomon\u2019s & Sons, Skene\u2019s Transfer and Supply, Dingwall Ford, Ella Lynne\u2019s, Fifth Avenue Jewellery (Michelle Robinson), Soulless Tattoo and Vape, Renew Construction and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization. A special thanks to the Ontario Arts Council’s Multi and Inter-Arts program for supporting this year’s arts programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their commitment helped create lasting memories and build stronger, more connected communities. Thank you for making Canada Day 2025 events a great success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to the local and regional sponsors who came out to make this event such a success! We’re incredibly grateful for their support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t