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Thank you to John and Leta for your donations yesterday! Your support is very much appreciated as I work to share Canada's history each day :)

If you enjoy my Canadian history work, you can support it with a donation at 👇https://www. buymeacoffee.com/craigU

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Thank you to John and Leta for your donations yesterday! Your support is very much appreciated as I work to share Canada's history each day :)

If you enjoy my Canadian history work, you can support it with a donation at 👇https://www. buymeacoffee.com/craigU

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On this day in 1884, electric lights were turned on at Canada's Parliament Buildings for the first time. A small powerplant was installed in the basement of the building.
The sockets and light bulbs were made by the Canada Clock Company & installed by Henry Byllesby.

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On this day in 1884, electric lights were turned on at Canada's Parliament Buildings for the first time. A small powerplant was installed in the basement of the building.
The sockets and light bulbs were made by the Canada Clock Company & installed by Henry Byllesby.

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On this day in 1974, Pauline Mills McGibbon became the first female Lt. Governor in Canadian history, and second in the British Commonwealth.
She remained in office until 1980.
During her time as Lt. Gov., she gave back all of her $35,000 yearly salary except for $200 a month.

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On this day in 1974, Pauline Mills McGibbon became the first female Lt. Governor in Canadian history, and second in the British Commonwealth.
She remained in office until 1980.
During her time as Lt. Gov., she gave back all of her $35,000 yearly salary except for $200 a month.

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On this day in 1888, Big Bear died.
Born circa 1825 near Jackfish Lake, Rupert's Land, he was an important Cree chief during a transformative time.
Despite his efforts to keep the peace during the North-West Resistance, he was convicted of treason.

https://canadaehx.com/2020/06/24/the-l ife-of-big-bear/

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On this day in 1888, Big Bear died.
Born circa 1825 near Jackfish Lake, Rupert's Land, he was an important Cree chief during a transformative time.
Despite his efforts to keep the peace during the North-West Resistance, he was convicted of treason.

https://canadaehx.com/2020/06/24/the-l ife-of-big-bear/

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On this day in 2015, Don Harron died.
Born in Toronto in 1924, he started his acting career with CBC Radio.
He most famous role was on Hee Haw, where he played Charlie Farquharson.
He also hosted CBC Radio's Morningside from 1977-1982.
His daughter is director Mary Harron.

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On this day in 2015, Don Harron died.
Born in Toronto in 1924, he started his acting career with CBC Radio.
He most famous role was on Hee Haw, where he played Charlie Farquharson.
He also hosted CBC Radio's Morningside from 1977-1982.
His daughter is director Mary Harron.

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On this day in 1850, Elizabeth Simcoe died.
Born in 1762, she was the wife of Upper Canada Lt. Governor John Graves Simcoe.
Her diary of her life in Canada gives a valuable impression of life in colonial Ontario from the late-18th century.

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On this day in 1850, Elizabeth Simcoe died.
Born in 1762, she was the wife of Upper Canada Lt. Governor John Graves Simcoe.
Her diary of her life in Canada gives a valuable impression of life in colonial Ontario from the late-18th century.

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Happy birthday to Jim Carrey, born on this day in 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario!
Rising to fame on In Living Color, he broke out as a major movie star in the 1990s.
He has won two Golden Globes, and been nominated for a Grammy and BAFTA.

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Happy birthday to Jim Carrey, born on this day in 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario!
Rising to fame on In Living Color, he broke out as a major movie star in the 1990s.
He has won two Golden Globes, and been nominated for a Grammy and BAFTA.

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On this day in 1929, Jacques Plante was born in Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Quebec.
In his hockey career from 1947 to 1975, he won the Hart, seven Vezinas and six Stanley Cups.
He also popularized the use of a mask among goalies.
He died in 1986.

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On this day in 1929, Jacques Plante was born in Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Quebec.
In his hockey career from 1947 to 1975, he won the Hart, seven Vezinas and six Stanley Cups.
He also popularized the use of a mask among goalies.
He died in 1986.

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On this day in 1911, Ralph "Busher" Jackson was born in Toronto.
During his NHL career from 1929 to 1944, he was a five-time All-Star, led the league in scoring once and won the Stanley Cup in 1932.
He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1971, five years after he died.

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On this day in 1911, Ralph "Busher" Jackson was born in Toronto.
During his NHL career from 1929 to 1944, he was a five-time All-Star, led the league in scoring once and won the Stanley Cup in 1932.
He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1971, five years after he died.

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On this day in 1880, Mack Sennett was born in Danville, Ontario.
As a silent film director, he was called the King of Comedy. His Keystone Studios launched the careers of actors such as Charlie Chaplin, Bing Crosby, W.C. Fields, Harold Lloyd and Marie Dressler.
He died in 1960.

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On this day in 1880, Mack Sennett was born in Danville, Ontario.
As a silent film director, he was called the King of Comedy. His Keystone Studios launched the careers of actors such as Charlie Chaplin, Bing Crosby, W.C. Fields, Harold Lloyd and Marie Dressler.
He died in 1960.

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Thank you to Liz for sending me these books and guides some of the great things to see in your area! Looking forward to seeing the area this year!

Have something to send me? You can at:
Craig Baird
PO Box 2384
Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta
T7Z1X8

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Thank you to Liz for sending me these books and guides some of the great things to see in your area! Looking forward to seeing the area this year!

Have something to send me? You can at:
Craig Baird
PO Box 2384
Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta
T7Z1X8

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Thank you to Alison, BusinessofDreams and the two anonymous individuals who donated yesterday!
Your support means a lot as I work to share Canada's history each day!

If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support me with a donation at 👇
https://www. buymeacoffee.com/craigU

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Thank you to Alison, BusinessofDreams and the two anonymous individuals who donated yesterday!
Your support means a lot as I work to share Canada's history each day!

If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support me with a donation at 👇
https://www. buymeacoffee.com/craigU

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Today on Canadian History Ehx: The Canadians On The Titanic!

From Third Class to First Class, there were dozens of Canadians on the Titanic. From new immigrants, to the country's richest families, only a few survived.

Click below to read or listen 👇
https://canadaehx.com/2024/01/16/canad ians-on-the-titanic/

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Today on Canadian History Ehx: The Canadians On The Titanic!

From Third Class to First Class, there were dozens of Canadians on the Titanic. From new immigrants, to the country's richest families, only a few survived.

Click below to read or listen 👇
https://canadaehx.com/2024/01/16/canad ians-on-the-titanic/

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On this day in 1998, M/V Flare sank off the coast of Newfoundland at Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon.

The bulk carrier broke in two during a storm, killing 21 crew. The stern sank immediately, the bow drifted for days & sank near Cape Breton.
Only four crew members survived.

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On this day in 1998, M/V Flare sank off the coast of Newfoundland at Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon.

The bulk carrier broke in two during a storm, killing 21 crew. The stern sank immediately, the bow drifted for days & sank near Cape Breton.
Only four crew members survived.

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On this day in 1874, Robert Service was born.
In 1900, he moved to Whitehorse to work as a bank clerk.
It was in the Yukon he wrote The Shooting of Dan McGrew and The Cremation of Sam McGee.
His poetry compilation, Songs of a Sourdough, earned him the name Bard of the Yukon.

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On this day in 1874, Robert Service was born.
In 1900, he moved to Whitehorse to work as a bank clerk.
It was in the Yukon he wrote The Shooting of Dan McGrew and The Cremation of Sam McGee.
His poetry compilation, Songs of a Sourdough, earned him the name Bard of the Yukon.

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On this day in 1907, Alexander Knox was born in Strathroy, Ontario.
In his acting career, he appeared in over 100 film, television & theatre productions. He earned an Oscar nomination and won a Golden Globe.
He also wrote adventure & detective novels.
He died in 1995.

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On this day in 1907, Alexander Knox was born in Strathroy, Ontario.
In his acting career, he appeared in over 100 film, television & theatre productions. He earned an Oscar nomination and won a Golden Globe.
He also wrote adventure & detective novels.
He died in 1995.

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On this day in 1946, Frances Gertrude McGill, the Sherlock Holmes of Saskatchewan, was made an honorary colonel with the RCMP.
This gives her the distinction of being the first female RCMP officer.

Click below to learn more 👇
https://canadaehx.com/2023/06/20/franc es-gertrude-mcgill/

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On this day in 1946, Frances Gertrude McGill, the Sherlock Holmes of Saskatchewan, was made an honorary colonel with the RCMP.
This gives her the distinction of being the first female RCMP officer.

Click below to learn more 👇
https://canadaehx.com/2023/06/20/franc es-gertrude-mcgill/

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On this day in 1905, the Dawson City Nuggets lost their bid to win the Stanley Cup against the Ottawa Silver Seven.
The team travelled 6400 km by dog sled, bicycle, foot, boat and train to compete.

Click below to learn more 👇
https://canadaehx.com/2021/12/07/the-d awson-city-nuggets/

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On this day in 1905, the Dawson City Nuggets lost their bid to win the Stanley Cup against the Ottawa Silver Seven.
The team travelled 6400 km by dog sled, bicycle, foot, boat and train to compete.

Click below to learn more 👇
https://canadaehx.com/2021/12/07/the-d awson-city-nuggets/

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On this day in 2014, Dave Madden died.
Born in Sarnia, Ontario in 1931, he had a steady television acting career. His most famous role was as Reuben Kincaid, the manager of The Partridge Family in the show from 1970 to 1974.

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On this day in 2014, Dave Madden died.
Born in Sarnia, Ontario in 1931, he had a steady television acting career. His most famous role was as Reuben Kincaid, the manager of The Partridge Family in the show from 1970 to 1974.

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Happy birthday to Clifford Thorburn, born on this day in 1948 in Victoria, BC.
As a snooker player, he was considered the best player outside the United Kingdom. In 1980, he won the World Snooker Championship.
He was the first non-British player to top the snooker world ranking

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Happy birthday to Clifford Thorburn, born on this day in 1948 in Victoria, BC.
As a snooker player, he was considered the best player outside the United Kingdom. In 1980, he won the World Snooker Championship.
He was the first non-British player to top the snooker world ranking