Patriotic Patter
Trivia EH? The Canadian Flag
The Canadian flag was officially inaugurated on February 15, 1965. The Flag of the United States was adopted in 1777. The current flag of the United States was inaugurated in 1959. Since December 18, 1964, the Union Jack is flown in Canada as a symbol of membership in the Commonwealth and allegiance to the Crown. [...]
12Jan2011 | Pat Williams | 2 comments | Continued
Canuck Quotes: Jean Chrétien
“A prime minister has a unique duty to preserve the integrity of the office. It is not about power. It is about responsibility.” Jean Chrétien Prime Minister of Canada 2002 “The art of politics is learning to walk with your back to the wall, your elbows high, and a smile on your face. It’s a [...]
7Dec2010 | Pat Williams | 0 comments | Continued
Canuck Quotes: Alexander Mackenzie
“However narrow and inexperienced Mackenzie may be, I imagine he is a thoroughly upright, well-principled, and well-meaning man.” Lord Dufferin Governor General of Canada 1872-1874 “I have always held those political opinions which point to the universal brotherhood of man, no matter in what rank of life he may have taken his origin.” Alexander Mackenzie, [...]
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Canuck Quotes: Sarah Emma Edmonds
“My dear comrades, my heart is so full I cannot say what I would to you. Tears are in my eyes, but I shall never, never forget your love and kindness to Frank Thompson. All that I can say is that I am deeply grateful, and may God bless you.” Sarah Emma Edmonds during a [...]
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Trivia EH? Canadian War Grave Trivia
Some of these numbers are approximate: 74 Countries have Canadian War Graves 115,000 Total Canadian war dead from WW1 & WW2 82,000 of these have known graves. 30,000 of these have no known grave and are remembered on large memorials 516 Canadians died in the Korean War 104 Canadian Peacekeepers have died in the cause [...]
11Nov2010 | Steve Douglas | 0 comments | Continued
Trivia EH? Sir Sandford Fleming
Fleming was born in 1827 in Scotland. Emigrated to Canada in 1845. Designed the first Canadian postage stamp, known as the Three-Penny Beaver issued in 1851. Was Chief engineer of the Canadian Pacific Railway while being built coast-to-coast. He oversaw the surveys of the prairies and Rocky Mountains. While retired, Fleming devised a telegraph communications [...]
24Oct2009 | Pat Williams | 0 comments | Continued
Trivia EH? Hudson Bay Company
Radisson and Des Groseilliers were the initial men behind the establishment of the Hudson’s Bay Company. they were French but unhappy with France’s pursuit of furs. They switched sides more than once through the years. Early indoor winter clothing consisted of a large moose skin lined with several other pelts, a layer of flannel, and [...]
24Oct2009 | Pat Williams | 0 comments | Continued
Hudson’s Bay Company
Hudson’s Bay Company is the oldest chartered trading company in the world. Amazing to think it is still operating today. Of course a few things have changed over the years. The buyers don’t have to travel in canoes and befriend and trade with Indians. The CEO doesn’t have to oversee an operation that sends ships, [...]
24Oct2009 | Pat Williams | 0 comments | Continued
Trivia EH? Laura Secord
Laura Secord was born a U.S. citizen, married and moved to Upper Canada. Her bravery occurred in 1813 – in 1860 she received her first formal recognition. She was visited by the Prince of Wales and given 100 pounds. The Secord home, is now a museum in the Niagara region. She had nothing to do [...]
24Oct2009 | Pat Williams | 0 comments | Continued
Laura Secord
There are few women recognized in our history, which makes Laura Secord an even more important role model. The War of 1812, was a war between the British (Canadians) and the United States. It was this time period that permanently established the borders that run the length of both countries. The Americans were pushing into [...]
24Oct2009 | Pat Williams | 20 comments | Continued
:D ty for project help!!!
wtf? 
No wonder she has chocolate named after her :O Amazing