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As a proud Canadian, I'm loving your blog.
And as the true Canadian kindness in me dictates, I just had to let you know that you're awesome.
Kudos on a fantastic blog. eh?
Thanks a lot, we’ll have to return the favour some day, eh?
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Hello, good morning, my fellow Canadians~ Oh, and er— Good afternoon to you all there living on the East Coast.
Today is a very special day. Today is where, welp— CANADA BECAME A COUNTRY! Or when we got our independence, and all that other jazz.
Whether you’re down in the states, sitting at home because of the crap weather, outside camping in the wilderness (and somehow still have access to the internet…) or out somewhere to watch the fireworks later today— I hope all of you give a thought or two about today.
Be sure to stay safe and don’t party too hard. Today is a day to spend time with friends and family, be happy of the country you’re from and currently living in. Regardless if you’re a first generation child who came from another country or if you’re a Canadian since birth— be proud of the diverse and peaceful country we call Canada.
The true North. The strong. And the free.
Canada Day is tomorrow!
Tell us, dear followers, how you will be spending the day!
What will you be doing tomorrow?
Canada turns 100: Expo 67
When Canada became a country with 100 years under its belt, we celebrated big. The 1967 International and Universal Exposition, or Expo 67, ran from April 27- October 29, 1967.
Over the course of the six months it ran, it had over 50 million visitors and set a single day attendance record of 569,000 people on its third day. It’s considered to be the most successful world fair of the 20th century.
Though construction got off to a rocky start, the determination of then-mayor of Montreal Jean Drapeau kept the project alive.
Two broadcasts for the popular Ed Sullivan Show took place at the Expo, featuring performances by The Supremes, Petula Clark and the Seekers.
Other notable people attending the fair included Queen Elizabeth II, Robert F. Kennedy and Charles de Gaulle.
We can only see what Canada’s sesquicentennial in 2017 will look like.
(seen above: a map of the Expo 67 site)
Father of the Confederation- John A. Macdonald
Few countries can say they had a total and utter badass as the first leader of their country, but Canada sure can.
Macdonald was born in 1815 in Scotland. His family later emigrated to Kingston, Ontario (Upper Canada at the time) and there is a small section of a cemetary in Kingston where Macdonald and his family are buried.
Originally aiming to be a lawyer, MacDonald found his way into politics and helped make Canada a dominion in 1867. He also ordered the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, though its construction was fraught with scandal.
Finally, Macdonald was known to have major problems with alcohol. Normally this would stop someone from being a good leader- but not Macdonald. Once, he threw up in the House of Commons. Rather than turn back in embarassment, he said:
I get sick sometimes not because of drink or any other cause, except that I am forced to listen to the ranting of my honourable opponent.
Confederation Fact #1
As can be seen above, Canada was only four provinces when it officially became its own country on July 1st, 1867. Those four provinces were Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Much as these four provinces were now called Canada, the country was still very much a part of the British colonies.
(Seen above: the official document proclaiming Canada a dominion)
Good afternoon and/or night, fellow Canadians!
We apologize for our grave inactivity over the past… few months? Kriss and Michael have both been a little busy and uninspired.
As it is now summer, we will have more time to update this blog with all of the wonders that Canada encompasses. As well, it is Canada Day very soon, so we’re going to hit you with some Confederation facts.
Of course, two people cannot possibly encompass everything that Canada contains.
We implore you, our fellow followers, to ask us questions and/or request we post about something. Also, feel free to submit any awesome photos you may have taken.
Thanks, eh?
Michael and Kriss
Anonymous asked: touching video i thought you might enjoy. it shows what a day is like for a local toronto blind man. they have a camera attached to his head as he commutes to work and goes about his day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN3wBlCqfBU
thank
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This is a great film, our followers (and others!) should take a look.
Absurd Awesome traditions according to non-Canadians #8: Obsessing over/complaining about the weather
If there’s one thing Canadians love to do it’s talk about the weather, particularly in continental climates (ie everywhere in Canada save for the East and West Coasts). We love to talk about how wonderful or ugly the day has been and how unseasonably warm or cold the temperature is.
This love for the weather is personified in The Weather Network, a 24-hour channel that’s all about… the weather. This channel is so disproportionately loved that you can find acoustic covers of the weather network theme on YouTube (here’s one.)
In summary, non-Canadian viewers: do not ever talk shit about the weather in Canada, particularly to Canadians. You may find yourself run out of town or worse.
(photo by Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)
A historic Canadian election
However Canadians may feel about the outcome of last night’s federal election, much has changed since the election was officially called weeks ago.
First and foremost, Stephen Harper was re-elected as Prime Minister and this time around, his party won a majority of the seats in the house of commons.
Second, the NDP won an astonishing 102 seats, making the party the official Opposition for the first time in Canadian history. They replace the Liberal party that won a paltry 34 seats nation-wide. As well, NDP support surged in Quebec, losing Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe’s seat and giving the Bloc Quebecois only 4 seats.
Finally, it was a good day for the Green Party after they won their first ever seat in the house of commons. Party leader Elizabeth May got the seat.
Seats per party:
- Conservative- 167
- NDP- 102
- Liberal- 34
- Bloc Quebecois- 4
- Green- 1
Before you go out and vote~
Make sure you’re dead set on the party you are voting in for.
Remember, the citizens of Canada are the ones who’re responsible on choosing who’s to lead our country.
If you’re still confused on which party to vote for— this site might just help you.
Moderator #2 is still a bit too young to vote. So, happy voting, guys~
This is “Willow Tree,” a song by Canadian indie god Chad VanGaalen. VanGaalen is innovative with every album he releases, and is soon to release his fourth full-length entitled Diaper Island.
A friend of a friend of mine managed to take a picture of a beaver outside of his house. (His family built a wall of sandbags around the property.)
For a city girl like me— seeing this beautiful little thing is rare. I’ve seen beaver dams, but never the real thing.
… Actually, I still never saw the real thing. But hey! Finally knowing there’s beavers around Manitoba is pretty cool!
(Source: mansparkles3)
