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Here’s a list of Canada Day events across eastern Ontario

Here's a list of Canada Day events across eastern Ontario


CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at events happening across eastern Ontario on Canada Day.


ARNPRIOR


Celebrate Canada Day in Arnprior.


Robert Simpson Park will host Canada Day celebrations during the day, while fireworks are set for 9:45 p.m. on the island by the Madawaska Bridge.


For more information on all the Canada Day events in Arnprior, visit https://www.arnprior.ca/en/recreation-and-culture/canada-day.aspx.


BROCKVILLE


Celebrate Canada’s 155th birthday in Brockville.


Events include the Brockville Pipe and Drum Corp. leading a March of the Scarlet Clad Infantry Re-enactors, and fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m. on the waterfront.


For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/346262797650617/?ref=newsfeed.


CARLETON PLACE


Canada Day celebrations will be held at Riverside Park (179 John Street) in Carleton Place on Friday.


Enjoy live entertainment, a petting zoo, a kid’s craft table, a decorated bicycle parade and more. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:45 p.m.


For more information, visit https://carletonplace.ca/canada-day.php.


CLARENCE ROCKLAND


Canada Day celebrations will be part of the Clarence-Rockland Festival at Simon Park in Rockland.


Activities on July 1 include a Kidz Zone, a Children’s Show, musical acts and fireworks.


For more information, visit https://www.clarence-rockland.com/en/loisirs-et-divertissements/festival-clarence-rockland.aspx.


CORNWALL


Canada Day festivities will be held in Lamoureux Park in Cornwall, Ont. on Friday.


Celebrations kick off at 12 p.m., with an afternoon and evening of musical acts. There will also be a beer garden and food trucks, a Kids Zone and fireworks at 10 p.m.


For more information, visit https://cornwalltourism.com/event/canada-day/


HAWKESBURY


Canada Day celebrations will be held as part of the Multicultural Festival in Hawkesbury.


Events will be held in Pioneers’ Park from June 30 to July 3.


On Canada Day, activities include fireworks at 9:45 p.m.


For more information, visit https://www.hawkesbury.ca/en/event/282-hawkesbury-multicultural-festival.


KEMPTVILLE


Celebrate Canada Day in North Grenville.


Events will be held at Riverside Park in Kemptville on Friday.


Festivities include a public swim, a Family Fun Zone, musical acts and fireworks at 10 p.m.


For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/NorthGrenvilleCanadaDay/.


KINGSTON


Kingston is hosting Canada Day celebrations at several locations, including City Hall, the Kingston East Community Centre, Rideau Heights Community Centre and Woodbine Park.


The celebrations wrap up with fireworks at Confederation Basin at 10 p.m.


For more information, visit https://www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/city-calendar-events/feature-events/canada-day


MISSISSIPPI MILLS


Mississippi Mills is celebrating Canada’s Birthday over two days.


A parade will be held in Pakenham on June 30 at 7 p.m. On Friday, enjoy a Canada Day Car Parade and Show, Etsy Street Market and more in Almonte. There will be a family picnic and musical guests in Gemmill Park in Almonte on Canada Day, followed by fireworks at dusk.


For more information, visit https://www.mississippimills.ca/en/explore-and-play/canada-day-celebrations.aspx.


NAPANEE


Enjoy Canada Day festivities in Napanee on Friday.


Events include a pancake breakfast, the Napanee Valley Cruisers Classic Car Show, musical performances and fireworks.


For more information, visit https://www.greaternapanee.com/en/live-play-and-discover/events-and-festivals.aspx?_mid_=10401#Canada-Day-July-1-2022


PEMBROKE


The City of Pembroke and Downtown Pembroke are hosting Canada Day festivities.


Enjoy a variety of exciting activities at Waterfront Park from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live entertainment through the afternoon, followed by fireworks at Riverside Park at 10 p.m.


PETAWAWA


Petawawa is celebrating Canada Day while also celebrating its 25th anniversary.


Events will be held at the Civic Centre on Friday. Fireworks will be held at Garrison Petawawa.


For more information, visit Petawawa.ca.


PRESCOTT


The Town of Prescott is hosting a Canada Day Community Celebration.


Events include public swimming at the Centennial Pool, games and activities at the Leo Boivin Community Centre and a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.


For more information, visit https://www.prescott.ca/recreation-culture/activities-community-events/.


RENFREW


Celebrate Canada Day in Renfrew, Ont.


Events will be held at Ma-Te-Way Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the NHA/NHL Birthplace Museum will be open.


For more information, visit https://cornwalltourism.com/event/canada-day/.


RUSSELL


Russell is hosting a Canada Day celebration.


There will be music, food, carnival games, and fireworks at Russell High School at 10 p.m.


For more information, visit http://lionsrussell.com/canadaday/.


For a list of all Canada Day events in eastern Ontario, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/list-events.html#eventslist

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Upcoming events in Eastern Carolina

Upcoming events in Eastern Carolina

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) -There are several events happening across the East this weekend.

In Kinston:

  • The Renaissance Faire will be held at the fairgrounds May 14th and 15th from 10am to 6pm. Meet the King and Queen, fire breathers, jugglers, period music, vendors, and food. Visit encrenfaire.com for more information.

In New Bern:

  • The 30th Annual Antique Automobile Show will be held today, Saturday, May 14, in downtown New Bern. The event will feature prized automobiles ranging from century-old “Tin-Lizzies” to supercharged cars of the 1990′s. The registration fee is $20 per vehicle and $25 the day of the show.

In Cedar Point:

  • The Pure Farms Pure Waters Community BBQ will be held today, May 14th at 34 North Bar at 1106 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point, NC from noon to 8 pm. NC pork BBQ will be sourced locally from Shenk Family Farm in Newport. NC vegan BBQ will also be served as an option.  This is a family-friendly event; all ages are invited. BBQ plates are $15 each, or $12 for CCRW members.

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Eastern North Carolina Easter events happening this weekend

Eastern North Carolina Easter events happening this weekend

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) -Ahead of the highly anticipated holiday, there are a few Easter events happening this weekend across the East.

In Greenville, a community Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Pitt County Leroy James Farmers Market and The Village and Farm Museum will take place Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

The hunt is free and open to the public, located at 4560 County Home Road in Greenville. Parking will be available at The Village and Farm Museum.

Registration starts at 10:00 a.m., and the schedules are divided by age group with kids four years and younger starting at 10:30 a.m. and ages five through nine starting at 11:00 a.m.

Participants are encouraged to bring a basket to collect eggs and there is no age limit for participation.

An egg hunt will also be in Bethel Saturday starting at 11: 00 a.m. at the Bethel library.

Vendors, a worship team and a time for community prayer will also take place at the event in Bethel.

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    Initial Global Sanctions on Russia in Response to Events in Eastern Ukraine | JD Supra

    Initial Global Sanctions on Russia in Response to Events in Eastern Ukraine | JD Supra

    Initial Global Sanctions on Russia in Response to Events in Eastern Ukraine

    In response to President Putin’s televised recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics (“DNR” and “LNR”) of Ukraine as “independent” nations, and reports of Russian troops being ordered into Ukrainian territory, the United States has imposed Crimea-style comprehensive sanctions on the DNR and LNR prohibiting new U.S. investment as well as imports and exports to and from the regions. The EU and the UK have sanctioned banks and oligarchs, and Germany has suspended certifications on the NordStream2 pipeline project.

    Background

    The Donbas region of Eastern Ukraine has been divided since 2014 into separate territories, respectively controlled by the Ukrainian government and Russian-backed separatists. According to the Ukrainian government, armed conflict in the region has claimed over 14,000 lives and displaced more than 1.5 million people. The Minsk Agreements, negotiated by France and Germany in 2015 and signed by Russia and Ukraine, implemented a ceasefire but failed to entirely control the violence.  As of February 2022, there have been increasing tensions on the Ukraine-Russia border and the movement of Russian military troops into the region.

    U.S. Executive Order

    On February 21, 2022, President Biden issued an “Executive Order on Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Continued Russian Efforts to Undermine the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine”  Specifically, the EO imposes broad sanctions on the DNR and LNR similar to sanctions for the Crimea territory.  It prohibits the following:

    • New investment in the so-called DNR or LNR regions of Ukraine by a United States person, wherever located;
    • The importation into the United States, directly or indirectly, of any goods, services, or technology from the so-called DNR or LNR regions of Ukraine;
    • The exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States, or by a United States person, wherever located, of any goods, services, or technology to the so-called DNR or LNR regions of Ukraine;
    • And any approval, financing, facilitation, or guarantee by a United States person, wherever located, of a transaction by a foreign person where the transaction by that foreign person would be covered by these prohibitions if performed by a United States person or within the United States.

    The EO also provides authority to impose sanctions on persons determined:

    • To operate or have operated since the date of the order in the so-called DNR or LNR regions of Ukraine;
    • To be or have been since the date of the order a leader, official, senior executive officer, or member of the board of directors of an entity operating in the so-called DNR or LNR regions of Ukraine;
    • To be owned or controlled by, or to have acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order;
    • Or to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order.

    The Department of Treasury also has issued six General Licenses, including authorization for a “wind down” until March 23, 2022 of operations, contracts and other agreements in effect prior to February 21, 2022.  General licenses also provide for certain (a) exports to the regions of food, medicine and medical devices, (b) telecommunications and internet services to remain operational, and mail services to continue, (c) exports of services and software incident to personal communication over the internet, (d) aid activities by international organizations, and (d) foreign remittances.

    A Coordinated Response with Europe

    The U.S. Government has been coordinating pressure on the Russian regime with its international partners, including the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada.

    On February 22, 2022 the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) issued a Financial Sanctions Notice and updated the OFSI consolidated list, designating eight new persons as subject to Russia Sanctions made under the UK Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. Those designated include five Russian banks and three prominent oligarchs, namely:

    • Gennadiy Nikolayevich Timchenko;
    • Boris Romanovich Rotenberg;
    • Igor Arkadyevich Rotenberg;
    • Bank Rossiya;
    • Black Sea Bank for Development And Reconstruction;
    • Joint Stock Company Genbank;
    • IS Bank; and
    • Public Joint Stock Company Promsvyazbank.

    With the exception of the Public Joint Stock Company Promsvyazbank, the above individuals and entities above already were blocked under U.S. law, and are now subject to an asset freeze (and the individuals subject to a travel ban in the UK).

    On February 21, 2022, the European Council imposed restrictive measures on an additional 5 individuals for actively supporting actions and implementing policies that undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.  Those designated include members of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, who were elected to represent the illegally-annexed Crimean peninsula and the City of Sevastopol on September 19, 2021, as well as the head and deputy head of the Sevastopol electoral commission, namely: Aleksei Yurievich Cherniak, Leonid Ivanovic Babashov, Tatiana Georgievna Lobach, Nina Sergeevna Faustova and Aleksandr Evgenevich Chmyhalov. It is reported that the EU is “close to agreeing” on further sanctions targeting Russian banks and individuals.

    Germany also has announced that it will halt certifications for the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea gas pipeline project, designed to double the flow of Russian gas direct to Germany.

    The conflict on the Ukrainian border is rapidly evolving, and it is possible that further sanctions will be issued in the coming days. Per White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, the February 21, 2022 Executive Order is “separate from and … in addition to the swift and severe economic measures we have been preparing in coordination with Allies and partners should Russia further invade Ukraine.” This is echoed by comments from the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has referred to the above UK sanctions as the “first tranche, the first barrage of what we are prepared to do, and we hold further sanctions at readiness to be deployed alongside the US and EU if the situation escalates still further.”

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