We have reached the last year of the first decade of the 20th century. The next decade is a massive one for Canada’s history, and 1909 was an important year to finish out that first decade. On Jan. 11, Great Britain and the United States signed the...
Library and Archives Canada Daniel Hanington was born on June 27, 1835 in Shediac, New Brunswick. His father, also named Daniel Hanington, who was a political figure in New Brunswick. He sat in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1834 to...
NHL Tommy Phillips He was one of the best defensive forwards of his time. Known for his strong shot and endurance, he became one of the greatest hockey players of the pre-NHL era. Tommy Philips had an illustrious career but a too short life. Born in...
City of Toronto Archives She mastered Japanese during the Second World War to work in Intelligence for the Allies. In only five years in Parliament, she played a critical role in the implementation of the Canada Pension Plan and Medicare, while also...
The Canadian Album After New Brunswick had three premiers in the space of its first decade, including one person twice, it was time for a bit more stability in the top office with the arrival of John James Fraser. Fraser was born on Aug. 1, 1829 in...
Library and Archives Canada The Aerodrome of Democracy. That is what Canada was called during the Second World War. An apt name because tens of thousands of recruits came to The Great White North to become Knights of the Sky. They trained as pilots...
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame He was one of the best goalies of his era, helping lead his team to the Stanley Cup. Then, without warning, his life was cut far too short. This is the story of Charlie Gardiner. Charlie Gardiner was born in...
It was a very important year in Canada’s history, so let’s dive into 1907. On Jan. 23, the Kenora Thistles won the Stanley Cup by defeating the Montreal Wanderers in a two-game total goal series 12-8. This makes Kenora the smallest community to ever...
George Hathaway was born in Musquash, New Brunswick to Calvin and Sarah Hathaway on Aug. 4, 1813. Hathaway was a believer in responsible government and supported the reform movement to bring that type of government to New Brunswick. In 1850, he ran...
