Americans are once again ready to enjoy a long weekend as the country prepares to honor Presidents Day, the federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February each year. The annual celebration,

Select arenas will be open for a Family Day public skate, details can be found by visiting hamilton.ca/skating. There is no garbage, green bin or blue box pickup Monday in Hamilton and Halton. Pickups will be one day later than usual through the week. Community recycling centres and transfer stations are also closed Monday.

The U.S. Postal Service, banks, the stock market and most schools will be closed on Presidents Day. Most retail and grocery stores remain open.