Sunday is Franco-Ontarian Day but local residents are marking the occasion on Friday, Sept. 23.
Les Compagnons des francs loisirs is raising the Franco-Ontarian flag in three area communities.
The event is about celebrating the history, culture and values of the French-speaking community.
Flags will be raised in:
North Bay – Leger Square at city hall at 10:15 am
West Nipissing- Goulard Park at 1 pm
East Ferris – East Ferris Community Centre and Arena at 1:30 pm
“Franco-Ontarians have every reason to be proud of their presence in Canada for over 400 years,” says Marc Serré, MP for Nickel Belt, in a Tweet. “This day really deserves to be celebrated with the family.”
Along with raising the flag, the Franco-Ontarian hymn will be played.
Franco-Ontarians have every reason to be proud of their presence in Canada for over 400 years; this day really deserves to be celebrated with the family.
— Marc G. Serré (@MarcSerreMP) September 22, 2022
