It’s ’s 142nd birthday! Let the festivities begin. The Current 8:30 am ET/9 NT - CBC Radio One Kick off your celebrations by tuning in as Melissa Fung looks at Canadian aspirations and the impact our nation is making on the world. Live from 12 pm ET - CBC Television, CBC Newsworld, bold, CBC Radio One & CBCNews.ca Join with for complete Canada Day coverage including a thrilling fly-over of the Parliament Buildings by Canada’s Snowbirds, and a special birthday greeting from Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk from the International Space Station. Canada Day Song-Circle 12 pm ET - CBC Radio One Live from , Alan Neal brings you an eclectic mix of artists performing family-themed music that will put a smile on your face. Sing For Your Song 4-6 pm local - CBC Radio One Join Amanda Putz and Grant Lawrence for this musical special as listeners and CBC personalities across the country phone in to request—and sing—their Canadian favourites! Canada Rocks the Capital 7:30–10:30 pm ET (live) - CBC.ca/canadaday & CBC Radio 2 9 pm local West 11 pm local Maritimes/11:30 NT - CBC Television, Radio-Canada, & bold Keep the party going strong right into the evening with a special concert featuring a dazzling line-up of celebrated Canadian musicians with performances by Sarah McLachlan, Marie-Jo Thério, K’naan and many more. CBCNews.ca Test your knowledge of our great country by logging on to our website to take the 2009 Canadian Pop Culture Quiz. Dip into the CBC Digital Archives for a look at some of the defining moments and foods in the history of the with My Canada includes Tourtière!

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