Local 793 members and their families are invited to participate in Labour Day parades and events being held across the province on Monday, Sept. 2. The local is participating in events being held in nine communities. Following is information about the various events:
Toronto
Meeting time for the Labour Day parade in Toronto is 8:30 a.m. Meet along University Avenue north of Queen Street. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m.
Hamilton
Meeting time for the Labour Day parade is 10 a.m. at the corner of Strathcona and York Boulevard in Hamilton. Meet in the Realty Association’s parking lot, which is across from Dundurn Park.
Kingston
The Labour Day parade begins at 10 a.m. Members should meet at McBurney Park at Ordnance and Clergy streets in Kingston, also known as Skeleton Park. A free picnic lunch follows at noon.
Ottawa
The Labour Day parade begins at noon at Ottawa city hall at Elgin and Lisgar streets, followed by a picnic from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at McNabb Park at Bronson and Gladstone avenues.
Sarnia
Meeting time for the Labour Day parade is 8:30 a.m. on Julia Street behind the Sarnia Public Library. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments will be offered at the union hall following the parade.
Sudbury
There is a Labour Day celebration at Bell Park in Sudbury from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that features games for children.
Thunder Bay
There is a Labour Day picnic at the Lakehead Labour Centre, 929 Fort William Rd., in Thunder Bay. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. There is a lunch and activities.
Timmins
Meeting time for the Labour Day parade is 10:30 a.m. at Gillies Lake in Timmins. The parade proceeds to Hollinger Park for a picnic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Windsor
Meeting time for the Labour Day parade is 9 a.m. at CAW Local 444 union hall, 1855 Turner Road, in Windsor. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Local 793 members can gather at the corner of Seneca and Turner Road, in front of St. Francis of Assisi Church.