Good Morning #Canada
I'm surprised that #Trump doesn't have a stronger emotional connection with Canada. His family's business roots lie in this country, and the industry involved would be near and dear to his heart... or anatomically further south...
The Greatest Manhunt: Chasing the Mad Trapper
The 48-day pursuit became an epic struggle against the Arctic winter. The RCMP, aided by Gwich'in trackers, chased him over 240 km. The manhunt made history with the first use of an aircraft for pursuit, piloted by WWI flying ace Wop May. His aerial reconnaissance was crucial in tracking the fugitive across the vast, unforgiving terrain. #Canada #MadTrapper #WopMay #CanadaIsAwesome 🇨🇦
Jeremy Hansen: First Canadian to the Moon 🌕
Jeremy Hansen is assigned to the Artemis II mission, making him the first Canadian, and one of the first humans in over 50 years, to journey to the Moon. A former fighter pilot and engineer, Hansen's role on this historic flight underscores Canada's contribution to deep space exploration and the Artemis program. #Canada #JeremyHansen #ArtemisII #CanadaIsAwesome 🇨🇦
Good Morning #Canada
On a walking tour of Amsterdam, on our recent vacation, the guide asked if any Canadians were in the group. I raised my hand and she asked if I knew why tulips represented a strong connection berween Canada and The Netherlands. I answered, "Canada sheltered the royal family during #WWII & a Princess gave birth during her stay in Ottawa." The U.S. tourists with us were suitably impressed.
Here's the story.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History #BloomScrolling
https://youtu.be/O612zh12NE4
Good Morning #Canada
After a suspenseful pause in our #CanadaRivers countdown we now present #3. The St. Lawrence River runs 3,058 km from the farthest headwater (Minnesota) to the mouth and 1,197 km from the outflow of Lake Ontario. It had many Indigenous names but the current name was applied to the bay by Jacques Cartier upon his arrival into the region on the 10th of August feast day for Saint Lawrence in 1535.
Good Morning #Canada
Just over 16 years ago Canada’s 2nd oldest magazine felt compelled to change it's name because of snickering.
In 1920, celebrating their 250th anniversary, HBC launched a company magazine called The Beaver. We were so innocent then. It recorded company and employee news to all locations. In 1924 subscription was opened to all Canadians and the magazine reported on major events across the country.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Beavers #History
https://macleans.ca/news/canada/how-the-beaver-lost-its-name/
Good Morning #Canada
A late Good Morning post but for good reason. My wife and I are still on European time so we've done a few loads of laundry, went out for breakfast, and picked up Harley from the dog kennel. Our river cruise of the rivers and canals of Amsterdam was awesome -12 days, 3 countries, 370+ kms by ship, and 90,000+ steps.
While we're on the topic of #Vacations, it's a good time to look at where Canadians are traveling.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Travel
https://o.canada.com/travel/where-are-canadians-travelling-this-summer
Napoléon-Alexandre Comeau: King of the North Shore
Napoléon-Alexandre Comeau was the 'King of the North Shore,' a legendary Quebec woodsman. Self-taught, he became an expert naturalist, trapper, and telegraph operator. His knowledge of the wilderness was considered unparalleled. The town of Baie-Comeau is named in his honour, a tribute to a true Canadian frontiersman. #Canada #Quebec #History #CanadaIsAwesome 🇨🇦
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napol%C3%A9on-Alexandre_Comeau
Jeremy Hansen: First Canadian to the Moon 🌕
Jeremy Hansen is assigned to the Artemis II mission, making him the first Canadian, and one of the first humans in over 50 years, to journey to the Moon. A former fighter pilot and engineer, Hansen's role on this historic flight underscores Canada's contribution to deep space exploration and the Artemis program. #Canada #JeremyHansen #ArtemisII #CanadaIsAwesome 🇨🇦
The Greatest Manhunt: Chasing the Mad Trapper
The 48-day pursuit became an epic struggle against the Arctic winter. The RCMP, aided by Gwich'in trackers, chased him over 240 km. The manhunt made history with the first use of an aircraft for pursuit, piloted by WWI flying ace Wop May. His aerial reconnaissance was crucial in tracking the fugitive across the vast, unforgiving terrain. #Canada #MadTrapper #WopMay #CanadaIsAwesome 🇨🇦
Innocuous In Innisfil 🇨🇦
Sharing bits of Canada 'eh🇨🇦