Trump signs executive order that ceremonially recognized the Defense Department as the “Department of War,” - this from a guy who avoided service coz of 'bone spurs'! Gee, how will affect his Nobel Peace Prize??? Is there a Nobel War Prize? nytimes.com/2025/09/05/us/…
Firefighters safely extricate occupant following collision in #Ottawa this morning.
At approximately 08:55, the Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received a call from our partners at @OttawaPolice requesting assistance at the intersection of Templeford Avenue and…
The 1986 Buick Riviera….first with digital touchscreens.
A “Graphic Control Center” was standard, a CRT screen covered w/an invisible Mylar switch panel that utilized transparent conductors.
It was dropped because customers did not like the distraction while driving.
Mark your calendar! At 18h30 on Oct 14 the Pillar Society will have another event at the Shenkman Centre in Ottawa featuring a retired FBI agent who will address current challenges facing the Bureau and the status of the '5 eyes' intelligence relationship. More details to come
Be extra vigilant with kids back in school, #OttCity.
Between 2019 and 2023, there were 153 collisions involving pedestrians and 62 involving cyclists that resulted in a fatality or major injury.
Let’s work together to keep everyone safe.
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The Labour Day Long Weekend is over, and that means we are leaving the summer season.
So, how about one last bit of summer history?
For decades, a great way to beat the heat in Canada was Dickie Dee.
This is the story of that brand.
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This year, my first history book, Canada's Main Street, was released.
It tells the story of the construction of the Trans-Canada Highway.
You can find it in book stores, online and through my publisher 👇
sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canada…
Throughout this week, I am taking a nostalgic look at school supplies in Canada.
When you ask for a duotang elsewhere in the world, you may get some confused looks.
But in Canada, most Canadians are going to know exactly what you want.
This is Canada's story of duotangs!
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Throughout this week, I am taking a nostalgic look at school supplies in Canada.
Today, it is Laurentien coloured pencils/pencil crayons/leads.
This brand existed for decades, but disappeared when an American company bought the brand.
This is the story.
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We can be heroes…
Though nothing
Will keep us together
We can beat them
Forever and ever
Oh, we can be heroes
Just for one day
Oh, we can be heroes
Just for one day
I, I will be king
And you, you will be queen
Though nothing
Will drive us away…
It is the longest recreational, multi-use trail network in the world.
The trail extends over 28,000 km and took 25 years to complete.
Today, it is maintained by thousands of people.
This is the story of the Trans Canada Trail!
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Hide Hyodo Shimizu fought for Japanese-Canadians to gain the vote in Canada.
When Japanese-Canadians were forced into internment camps, she set up a school system.
Then, she campaigned for compensation for Japanese-Canadians who lost everything.
This is her story.
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So cool to join Nathan Romas on The Quiet Professional with my buddies Neil Bisson and Al Treddenick to talk national security or lack thereof in Canada open.spotify.com/episode/4FxyRg…
Huge news out of Canada: Canadian ISIS financier has pled guilty. He used a combination of crypto, Western Union, PayPal, and crowdfunding to raise and move funds for the terrorist group.
This is only the third terrorist financing conviction in Canadian history*
Huge news out of Canada: Canadian ISIS financier has pled guilty. He used a combination of crypto, Western Union, PayPal, and crowdfunding to raise and move funds for the terrorist group.
This is only the third terrorist financing conviction in Canadian history*
📸 July 26, 1936: Japanese Canadian veterans attend the Vimy Memorial unveiling in France. Over 200 served in WWI—many returned to a country that denied them full rights. A reminder of Canada’s diverse and complex military history. #AsianHeritageMonth
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