Sunday is a day of historical significance in North Bay as a federal plaque will be unveiled at the Dionne home.

On hand for the unveiling on Sunday afternoon will be MP Anthony Rota representing the federal government and the two surviving Dionne sisters Annette and Cecile.

Rota says on May 28th, 1934 5 sisters were born in Corbeil and their birth captured the worlds attention at an important time.
“We’re celebrating the Quints. It was quite an event in the area. Their birth came during the depression and an economic boom was created and that worked out well for the area,” Rota says.

Rota says it’s important that this is done.

“It means a lot to them and a lot to us to have this celebration taking place. It’s important to remember the Dionne Quints and to give people a sense of what was going on at the time of their birth,” he says.

He says the birth of the Quints is an important part of Canadian history and that should be remembered.

As well, the home will be open on Sunday 10-1:30 and 3-5.

It will be closed from 2-3 for the plaque ceremony.

There will also be a display at the North Bay Museum next door as many artifacts will be on display.

There’s no charge for admission to the museum and the home on Sunday.

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