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Colonel John By Day – Ottawa
The 10 Canadian Heroes… On the first Monday in August, ten men are celebrated in Ontario because they have left indelible footprints on the sands of Canada’s time. In July and August, we will remember these heroes. These Canadian heroes  are worth remembering. And in case you don’t know who they are, here’s the list: Tribute […]
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From ‘Chant National’ to ‘O Canada’
(READ PART 1: Our National Anthem – A Gift From Quebec, HERE) Identity Crisis  The birth of Canada as a Dominion happened in 1867. One of the ways that French-speaking Canadians in Quebec sought to hold on to their identity was through their annual Fete Nationale celebrations which was celebrated as St. Jean Baptiste Day. As a young nation with competing English-language and […]
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Our National Anthem – A Gift From Quebec
In 2005 I attended a convention hosted by the Christian Heritage Party where I sang the many verses of our National Anthem – ‘O Canada’ that reflected a rich fervent prayer to God. I thought, ‘Why isn’t  the entire anthem sung publicly? These are words rich in faith and prayer.’ I actually thought that a conspiracy prevented us from knowing the ‘true’ words.  […]
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Learn 400 or 500 Years of Canadian History – In No Time
Knowing 400 Years of Canada’s History helps to give a perspective on God’s providence in dealing with His people. You can spot trends and cycles of human behaviour and God’s grace and compassion on His people. History is made when…  God uses PEOPLE to create EVENTS and EVENTS show up on the timelines of History. Do you know 400 years of History? WHY […]
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John Rudolphus Booth – Lumber Baron Extraordinaire
Personal Life  John Rudophus Booth (JR Booth) (1827-1925), was born during the time when Thomas McKay was building the Rideau Canal. He was the second of 5 children born to John and Eleanor Rowley Booth. His parents were Irish immigrants from Ulster, who farmed in Waterloo Quebec, about 80 miles East of Montreal.  JR Booth had […]
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Christian father of Confederation: Sir Adams George Archibald (1814 – 1892)
Claim To Fame: Established the Province of Manitoba Early Life and Influences Sir Adams George Archibald was a politician and a lawyer born in Truro,
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July 14, 2018
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