Bastion Lighting Calendar

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents. As a result of drug resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents become ineffective and infections become difficult or impossible to treat, increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death. The World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign to raise awareness and increase understanding of AMR and to promote global action to tackle the emergence and spread of drug-resistant pathogens. As one of WHO’s official health campaigns, WAAW is mandated by the World Health Assembly and is commemorated annually from 18 to 24 November.

November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month (WAPM), and the color purple is used to raise awareness and show support for victims of gender-based violence. Purple is the nationally recognized color of domestic violence, representing courage, peace, and dedication to ending violence which often includes physical, mental, sexual, emotional and/or financial abuse.

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global, annual campaign that runs from November 25 to December 10, with its dates strategically chosen to connect the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Human Rights Day. This campaign aims to raise awareness, educate communities, and advocate for action to end violence against women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals by highlighting that such violence is a human rights violation.

Stomach Cancer Awareness Day is an annual event marked each year by lighting landmarks across Canada in periwinkle blue to show support for the patients, survivors, caregivers and medical professionals battling the disease.

Eden Gardens Dementia Care Home, servicing 130 residents living with dementia campaign "Brighten our Spirits" is a matching donation campaign for their therapy programs.

Christmas in Canada is celebrated in much the same way as it is in other Western countries. As it is across the globe, December 25 is the official holiday in Canada, with many Canadians also taking time off on the afternoon of the 24th (Christmas Eve) as well as Boxing Day, which is celebrated on the 26th.