Today is a holiday for most across Canada, but in the capital city, residents will have to wait until the go-or-no-go on Wednesday.
The civic holiday is recognized across Canada on the first Monday in August, with many municipalities using the occasion to celebrate their towns or cities.
In St. John’s, however, the formal holiday is marked on Regatta Day, which, according to centuries-old tradition, is held on the first Wednesday in August.
