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For lucky #7 on our countdown of #CanadaRivers we return to the Saskatchewan River. Including its tributaries, the North and South Saskatchewan rivers, the total length reaches 1,939 km until it drains into Lake Winnipeg. The river, like the province of Saskatchewan, takes its name from the Cree word kisiskāciwani-sīpiy, meaning "swift flowing river", and provided an important route of transportation for First Nations.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/saskatchewan-river
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The Peace River is #8 on the #CanadaRivers countdown. At 1,923 km, it originates as the Finlay River in the Rocky Mountains of northern British Columbia and flows to the northeast through northern Alberta, ultimately joining the Slave River, a tributary of the Mackenzie River. The combined Finlay–Peace–Slave–Mackenzie river system is the 13th longest river system in the world.
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A recent survey, by IMO a dubious organization known as Generation Squeeze, a non-profit think tank, released a survey that shows Canadians want high earning retirees to collect less OAS. I'm confused by what the result would be. OAS payments are capped and high wage earners certainly paid taxes into the fund, and continue to pay taxes I would assume.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Retirement #Finance
https://dailyhive.com/canada/proposal-cut-oas-high-income-seniors
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Happy National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day to all those who likely have to work today. Over 55% of businesses in Canada have less than 5 employees, and 73% have less than 10. A late 2025 #StatsCan survey reports business confidence is high despite tariff challenges, and 30% of companies report higher sales of Canadian products.
Maclean's made some business predictions for 2025 and pretty much got them wrong.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Entrepreneur
https://macleans.ca/the-year-ahead/ten-business-predictions-for-2025/
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From the GM archives, one of my favourite posts. #HappyBirthday to Galen Clark (March 28, 1814 – March 24, 1910), the Canadian-born American conservationist and writer. He is known as the first European American to discover the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia trees and helped secure legislation to protect it and the Yosemite area. For 24 years he served as Guardian of Yosemite National Park.
#CanadaIsAwesome #CanadianHeroes #Conservation
https://yosemitetales.com/history/galen-clark-guardian-yosemite-1814-1910/
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On March 27, 1613, the 1st non-indigenous child was born in Canada at Cuper's Cove, Newfoundland. Although the name of the child seems to be lost, the father was John Guy who established the Cuper's Cove colony in 1610 under a royal charter from James I. It was England's first attempt at organized colonization in Canada. The colony was ultimately unsuccessful but it served as a beacon for future colonists.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/canadas-first-english-settlement-feature
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On March 26, 1885, the Battle of Duck Lake was the 1st armed engagement between North-West Mounted Police forces of the Government of Canada, and the Métis militia of Louis Riel's newly established Provisional Government of Saskatchewan. The 30-minute battle took place at the settlement of Duck Lake on the old Carlton Trail, between Métis headquarters at Batoche and NWMP headquarters at Fort Carlton.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Duck_Lake
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The 1,609 km long Churchill River is #9 on our countdown of #CanadaRivers. The river is located entirely within the Canadian Shield, flowing from Churchill Lake in northern Saskatchewan through Manitoba to Churchill, the #PolarBear capital of the world. Along the way it drains a huge watershed of 281,300 km2.
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https://www.thepolartravelcompany.com/blog/churchill-the-last-town-of-the-bay/11/leer?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand_Dinamico&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=19302249513&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzvy6nP66kwMVf3FHAR2RmhO8EAAYAiAAEgL-bvD_BwE
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Technically Black Canadians, recently emancipated, earned the right to vote in 1837. However the reality of #VotingRights was very different for them, for women, Indigenous people, and poor Canadians. The history of voting rights in Canada was messy, unfair, and full of examples where our government abused their power.
Remember, voting is a privilege achieved through significant struggle. Don't squander it.
#CanadaIsAwesome #canpoli #Elections
https://humanrights.ca/story/the-chaotic-story-of-the-right-to-vote-in-canada
The story of the right to vote in Canada is the story of a centuries‐long struggle to extend democratic rights to all citizens. It’s a chaotic tale that includes rebellions and riots, as well as protests, and visits to the Supreme Court of Canada. Without further ado, here is the story of voting rights in what is now Canada.
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March 1968, "Song To A Seagull", Joni Mitchell's debut album is released. One of the most influential singer-songwriters from the 1960s, Mitchell became known for her lyrics and unconventional compositions, incorporating pop, jazz, and, rock. Among her accolades are 11 Grammy Awards, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Rolling Stone named her one of the greatest songwriters of all time.
#CanadaIsAwesome #CanadianLegends
https://www.songhall.org/profiles/joni-mitchell
Innocuous In Innisfil 🇨🇦
