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Creating the mid-winter holiday was probably Don Getty’s most memorable achievement

Some Maritimers are spending valuable time with their families on this holiday Monday.

As we celebrate Family Day, Gene checks in with Saturday's overtime hero Evan Bouchard to talk about his loved ones that include three brothers and three half-sisters

Monday, Feb. 19 is Islander Day, a provincial holiday on Prince Edward Island. All government offices are closed, as are most stores and businesses.

There's a strong selection of singles for this week's New Music Friday. The albums aren't too shabby, either.

Most of Canada gets to relax or hit the slopes today. Memo to Premier Legault: Quebecers need a day off in the midst of the winter doldrums, too.

Since Islander Day is a provincial holiday, many federal government services will operate as normal, and Canada Post will be delivering mail.

Feb. 20 marks Family Day in British Columbia and plenty of celebratory activities will be taking place for those living in or nearby Surrey to partake in. Multiple public skating sessions will be held with on and off the ice activities at four arenas on Family Day and the weekend leading up to it. On

February holiday first broke up the holiday-free stretch between New Years Day and Good Friday in 2013.

Organizers say the overall benefits of hosting the Games outweigh the inconvenience of closing schools for two weeks.