In January 1872, John Young left his post as Governor General due to poor health. With no Governor General in place, there was talk of Sir John A. Macdonald, currently serving as the Prime Minister of Canada, would take over as Governor General. The...
Many call this the first modern election in Canadian history. After being elected in 1874, the Mackenzie Government began to reshape the election process in Canada. Along with the secret ballot that was extended nationwide, laws were changed so that...
On Jan. 29, the Victorian Order of Nurses would be founded in Ottawa. The creation of the organization dates back to the previous year when Lady Aberdeen, who was the wife of Governor General Lord Aberdeen, came to Vancouver and heard the stories of...