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 October 2017 Holidays - Canada:  October Observances & Fun FactsOctober 2017 is Observed as | - ADHD Awareness Month
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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International Walk to School Month
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Lupus Awareness Month
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Mental Illness Awareness Week
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Occupational Therapy Month
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Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
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Women’s History Month
 
  |  Oct. Birthstone   | Opal and Tourmaline |  Canadian Fruit & Veges for the Month of October
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Broccoli
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Brussels Sprouts
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Carrots
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Leeks
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Mushrooms
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Potato
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Pumpkin
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Spinach
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Squash
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Turnip
 
  |  October Flower (Canada)  | Marigolds & Cosmos |  Oct. Astrological Sign | Libra (till 22nd) & Scorpio (23rd →) |  
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