At some point, this decaying, peodophile rapist will be held accountable. How many is that now? 30+ woman have accused this monster. Convicted once.
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On this day in 1813, the Battle of Chateauguay was fought near present-day Ormstown, Quebec. A combined force of British, Canadian and Mohawk repelled an American force who were attempting to invade Lower Canada.
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Who is Our Favourite Canadian: First Round
Many Canadians have left their mark on our history, but who is our favourite?
Polls each day, follow along to learn about the people who have shaped Canada's history.
(To vote, go into the thread and click like on the person you are voting for)
On Oct. 25, 1918, the Princess Sophia ran aground on the Vanderbilt Reef in Lynn Canal off the coast of British Columbia and Alaska.
Stranded on the reef for days, all 364 onboard died. The only survivor was a little dog.
This is the story.
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π A Canadian classic takes the world stage. Chapmanβs Pecan Butter Tart Premium Ice Cream earned the Best Ice Cream award at the International Ice Cream Conference in Argentina. π¦π·
Inspired by an iconic Canadian dessert, this flavour proved that a true Canadian favourite could win hearts globally. π
GOLD FOR CANADA π¨π¦
The Canadian womenβs relay team skates to gold here in Vancouver. What a way to start the season.
It was a rematch of the Olympic final. Canada won bronze then. Itβs gold this time.
On this day in 1885, Lawren Harris was born in Brantford, Ontario.
One of the founding members of the Group of Seven, he supported and promoted many artists through his life including Emily Carr. He is considered a visionary in Canadian landscape art.
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On this day in 1964, the Canadian Flag Committee, after six weeks of meetings, chose the Maple Leaf Flag designed by George Stanley to be presented to Parliament for approval.
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Learn more in my Deep Dive
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someone sent me a british columbia government simulation game, and i don't know if it's "good" or "accurate" or "objective" but after 20 minutes i know that it's "addictive" and "a problem if i want to do a good job on election night"
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Robert Clothier was iconic as Relic on The Beachcombers.
But did you know that he was a decorated Second World War pilot who flew over 50 combat missions, was paralyzed for two years after a crash and had to learn to walk again?
This is his story.
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Today on my podcast Canadian History Ehx: The Creation of the Peacekeepers
When the Suez Crisis began in 1956, Lester B. Pearson brought forward the idea of UN Peacekeepers.
It earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.
Listen on all podcast platforms or read π
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It is Referendum Day here in Alberta.
If you didn't vote through a mail-in ballot (like the Log Driver and I did), or at the advance polls last week, get out there today and vote.
Canada and Alberta are better together, not apart.
October is Women's History Month.
During this month, we celebrate women from Canada's history who have helped shape the country.
Today, it is Violet King.
Today is Persons Day.
This day honours The Persons Case, which ended in a victory for The Famous Five on Oct. 18, 1929. The ruling declared women to be persons under the law and qualified to sit in the Senate. Cairine Wilson became the first female Senator in 1930
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Last 24 hours three strangers have called out my name on the street, Iβve said βmake sure you vote!β and theyβve said βI will!β
itβs like being the mayor of a small town where people randomly burst into song
On this day in 2017, Gord Downie died.
Born in 1964, he was the singer and lyricist for The Tragically Hip from 1984 until his death.
Considered a Canadian icon, he was involved in environmental and Indigenous activism later in life.
πΈ Richard Beland
On this day in 1957, Lester B. Pearson was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in resolving the Suez Crisis and establishing the UN Peacekeepers.
Within months he was Leader of the Opposition upon the retirement of Louis St. Laurent as Liberal leader.
On Oct. 14, 1942, the SS Caribou was transporting 46 crew and 191 passengers to Port aux Basques, Newfoundland.
Suddenly, U-69 emerged and hit the ship with a torpedo. The sinking killed 137 people.
This is the story.
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So we are warring with Iran
And Russia is supplying weaponry to Iran.
And we are paying Russia to send us diesel fuel.
Because we are warring with Iran the ships with the diesel can't get to us. So we are buying it from Russia, which...
Yeah, this is some three-dimensional chess right here.
Indeed, Trump himself has 34 felony convictions and was facing a further 92 felony charges... but nothing is going to happen to him, because SCOTUS threw a blanket of immunity over him. I think this is what he means.
Huge thanks to St Clement Vets for fitting Tony in for surgery yesterday!π«Ά His damaged eye was removed, and heβs done well overnight. Weβll continue pain relief and close monitoring, and if recovery goes smoothly, he will be heading back to the wild in no timeπ€π¦πΎ
October is Women's History Month.
During this month, we celebrate women from Canada's history who have helped shape the country.
Today, it is Janet Lee.
Hi Homer,
I recently came across The Iliad and was blown away by its expansiveness, its humanity, and its complex use of .
Have you considered new ways to promote your book and expand its reach across various platforms? I would love to connect and hear your ideas.
Kind regards,
Apollonius
@cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social really enjoying your discussion with Jordan Marr - very interesting and informative and now I have to go to the farmers market and support our local farmers!