On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and a federation of four provinces: Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Ontario; and Quebec. The anniversary of this date was called Dominion Day until 1982. Since 1983, July 1 has been officially known as Canada Day.
Canada Day – 150 Years !
HAPPY 150TH BIRTHDAY NEIGHBORS
Amazing video!!
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Canadian Humor –
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Farewell Salutes –
Nelson Allen – Yarmouth, NS, CAN; RC Army, WWII
James Andrew – Vancouver, CAN; RC Army, WWII, Seaforth Highlanders
Douglas Brown – Ottawa, CAN; RC Army, WWII
Carl Carlson – Calgary, CAN; RC Army, WWII, radio operator
Robert Cook Manitoba, CAN; RC Navy, WWII
Arie Fox – Toronto, CAN; RC Air Force, WWII
Peter Hires – Calgary, CAN; RC Army, WWII, medic
Jack LaForet – Windsor, CAN; RC Navy, WWII
David Lee – B.C., CAN; RC Army, WWII, Lt., 12th Manitoba Dragoons
George Reddy – brn: India/ Vancouver, CAN; RAF, WWII
Thomas Riley – Winnipeg, CAN; RC Army, WWII, Gov.-Gen. Horse Guards, Royal Canadian Artillery & the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
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Posted on July 1, 2017, in Current News and tagged Canada, History, Military, Military History, Patriotism, Tributes, veterans, WW2, WWII. Bookmark the permalink. 111 Comments.
Totally awesome video. I have a friend who was born in Highland Park, MI. His family moved to Canada because of his father’s job at Ford. When WWII started, he joined the RAF as a fighter pilot. He flew out of several bases in England. The ironic part is that he came home and became an Episcopal priest.
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I have heard of many of the returning veterans going into the clergy – including those of the enemy. War definitely changes a person.
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It’s been a long time since visiting our northern neighbors. It’s only a 3 1/2 hour drive from here to the capital of Manitoba at Winnipeg. Gotta get this on my list!
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Glad to hear it, Johnbo!! Don’t forget to take the camera!!
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Hey GP! I added comments to the page https://professionalshealthconnection.com/fitness/exercises-for-seniors/ so you can let me know what you think.
Be sure to read the blog first though – there’s some good advice in there too.
Please let me know how you make out ok? I am working on larger fonts for the exercises – should have that pretty soon.
Good luck GP !
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Will do. And always a good idea using a larger font for us oldies (but goodies)! 🙂
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Great you 2 video and I read a lot about 150 years
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They deserve it.
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I am always a little behind in reading your work. I was especially interested in this post because I grew up near Niagara Falls New York and spent a lot of my free days in Canada. I remember when July 1st was called Dominion Day. Canadians are great friends to the USA, the best any country could ever have. You have written another fine post, this time in honor of our fine friends to the north, thank you.
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Certainly my pleasure, Kevin. No problem getting behind, I’m doing it constantly – I think I’m perpetually off-schedule!! Niagara is where I’ve been to Canada, like so many others. I found it beautiful and friendly.
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I would like to visit Canada some time
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I haven’t been there in some time, but I’m sure it must be as beautiful as ever.
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Sorry, sorry, sorry! I forgot to reblog in time. But dont bash the Britains, they got Theresa May and the divorse of the European Union. 😉 Now in some month the cat in Downing Street 10 will not have anymore good food from Europe. 😉
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Thank you for reblogging and wishing Canada a Happy Birthday!
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I have been through many Canada Day celebrations. I found this YouTube video especially touching. It captured the essence of what Canada is all about. Thank you GP!
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My pleasure, Peter.
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Absolutely love the video and the joke about our navy hahahaha!
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Glad you have a sense of humor. As long as I got a smile out you – it was worth it!!
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It was a great party all day! Thank you for showcasing our countries celebrations GP!
W
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My pleasure, W. I went through a few videos before deciding on this one – it seemed the most powerful and the most proud!
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well done!
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Much appreciated.
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Oh wow! What an awesome tribute! I’ve always admired the dignity of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police 🙂
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As I listened to various videos, I did remember you saying that once before as I saw this one. The video made me proud to have them as neighbors – I’m so glad you liked it too!!
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Reblogged this on KCJones and commented:
YES Happy Birthday Canada!
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Thank you very much, Penny.
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Happy Birthday, Canada! It’s great having you as a neighbor. –Curt
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Agreed!! [and I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of it!]
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Wishing all Canadians an amazing celebration. We are just in the early stages of planning our first visit to Canada next year. Thinking East & West Coast + the Maritimes. All hints gratefully accepted. Guess since we are coming from Oz it will be a 6-8 week trip – but not in winter. LOL. I’d have to invest in an entirely different wardrobe for that 🙂
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How great would it be to take that sightseeing railroad trip and then renting a car to see Nova Scotia? Something I always wanted to do.
https://www.vacationsbyrail.com/canada/trans-canada/canadian-rail-adventure-vancouver-to-toronto
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We’ve been toying with crossing the country by rail. You know we crossed Australia east to west last year in the Indian Pacific! At the moment I have my eye on the train from Halifax to Montreal also. Such a big world out there to explore ….
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I envy you!!
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ps also have a friend in Texas, and Qantas flys direct to Dallas. Longest non-stop flight in the world apparently. So half thinking of visiting her first, then connecting up to Boston, and launching into the east coast Canada from there. All ideas at the moment. Spending the kids inheritance LOL.
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Enjoy that inheritance – you earned it!!
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Happy Birthday, Everybody !!
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Thanks, you helped populate both of our countries!!
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Happy Birthday Canada Day to Canada, and all my sweet Canadian friends!
HUGS!!! Our 4th of July is almost here, too! 🙂
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Seems appropriate, eh?
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O Canada! It’s one of those places I love to visit as there is so much to explore.
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You’re right, Bev. It’s a big country!
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WOW … thanks for that.
Still pretty young as countries go.
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Reblogged this on The Baltic Post.
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Thank you for helping to congratulate our neighbors on their birthday.
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Happy Birthday Canada!
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Thank you so much GP. It is a good day.
Leslie
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My pleasure, you can be sure!!
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🙂
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wonderful they are still
our neighbors 🙂
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Isn’t that the truth!! I agree!
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Excellent, GP.
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Thank you very much, John. I appreciate that.
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🙂
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This is Independence Day week, and I’m glad that Canada will share in the celebrations!
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That’s right, Wyatt. Just 3 more days and we have our birthday as well. A wonderful nation we are proud to call our friend!
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It sure is great being neighbors with Canada and having the joy of traveling there. 150 years, wow.
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That’s why I HAD to find a powerful version of their anthem, 150 years and still strong!!
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Great job in finding it.
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Thanks.
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Happy Canada day to our neighbors and allies right across the border. May our relationship continue and grow stronger as a means to overcome the divisevness of the current time.
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Amen, EmilyAnn !! Their friendship means quite a bit!!
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Agree 100%. Good will with All our neighbors is essential if diplomacy is to succeed. Happy Fourth with you and yours.
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Back atcha – ENJOY !!
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Thank you!
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Excellent video! My family travels in eastern Canada and we’ve enjoyed every visit. And now I’m hooked on poutine.
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That one is unique, isn’t it?! It’s been awhile since I was last up there, can you think of other Canadian meals you like?
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If you like to eat fish, they have really good salmon, of course, but a lot of times, varieties you don’t see on menus around here, like pickerel, walleye, black crappie, etc. And this may sound weird, but I love pea soup, and the Québécois have “habitant” yellow pea soup that’s the best. They have really good beef, too, from Alberta. Quebec City has any kind of good food, they must have more restaurants and bakeries per capita than anywhere I’ve been. Toronto has Polish and Hungarian. Ok, now I’m hungry again.
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You’ve got me hungry too! But I’ll have to go to the store and buy and some yellow peas !! I love pea soup and often make it, but I’m going to try and find a yellow pea recipe and see if different!! Thanks.
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おめでとうございます!!:D
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私たちの最も近い隣人のためにあなたの願いを送ることはあなたの非常にいいです。 ありがとうございました。
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Happy Canada Day, GP! That’s a great video!
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I was prepared to go through quite a few videos this morning, but once I saw and heard this one – THAT WAS IT!! 159 years is a big milestone.
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I continue to be impressed that you remember so many of the patriotic holidays. I’ve RT this.
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I try Jacqui [not always successful] but I had to make this special – 150 YEARS after all!!
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Though separate nations, we seem to be like close relatives. I enjoyed the video!
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I know the feeling! I’m very happy you enjoyed it!
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Nice tribute to some pretty good neighbors.
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Thank you, Dan. 150 years deserved a powerful video!!
[Sorry for late reply, you somehow ended up in Spam. Lately there has been one a day I need to get out of that file – wish I knew what was going on.]
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I’m having issues with WordPress lately. Don’t understand.
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So many people are saying that. I had lost my ability to be seen in the Tags. It took 3 tries at contacting Support, but they finally saw my problem and fixed it.
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I schedule my posts for 6:04, which is am. They don’t post. When I check, they are scheduled for 18:04, which I would never do. Once could be a typo. But this is three in a row 😦
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Is there some sort of default time in your Settings? Your clock appears to be set on military time. Maybe Support can help change that.
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It is set for a 24-hour clock. Always has been and almost every post for the past several years has been scheduled for 6:04 am. It’s like the am is switching to pm. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Its weird. I could mess it up once, but not three days in a row.
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Wish I was more help, but I’m basically computer illiterate. That’s why I go running to Support over most every glitch that pops up!! 🙂
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I, on the other hand, do this for a living and it has me stumped. I’ll see what happens tomorrow.
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[now I don’t feel so bad!]
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Happy celebrations 👍
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What a lovely idea, GP Cox! The video is awesome.
“Oh 🇨🇦 beautifuuuuuuul Canada 🇨🇦! Happy Biiiiiiiiiiirthday to you!!”🌹❤
Hugs and warm greetings from much too sunny ☀️☀️Norway 🇳🇴, (phew, I shouldn’t complain thinking about Florida in July… 😜)
The Fab Four of Cley
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Dina,
I got on line this morning with my headphones, prepared to spend quite a bit of time listening to O Canada videos. It did not take very long for this one to come up and POW, it seemed so powerful – I knew right then and there it HAD to be the one for their 150th!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Have a wonderful weekend!
GP Cox
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Greetings from us in Cley as well! 🙂 Congratulations O’ 🇨🇦!
Klausbernd, Siir and Selma 🚶👭
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Pride and Glory, Steel and Blood, I stand in attention in due respect.
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You show your upright character of spirit right there!! I am proud to say I know you!!
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I celebrate Canada Day each year, mostly because of my friends who live there or who were born there. I’m overdue for another visit to Canada.
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Good to hear, Swabby. It is a beautiful and proud nation!
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hope they all enjoy their celebrations, they deserve it 🙂
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I do as well, Kate!
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Such a huge country, and many connections to the UK still of course.
(Well, maybe not Quebec! 🙂 )
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m sure you do have strong connections. In trying to my family tree, it seems I even have connections to you. [not counting the Revolution either] 🙂
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Thanks for the reminder, and the wonderful video. I’m off to extend greetings to my north-of-the-border readers!
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Glad I could be of help!
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Not only an amazing video, GP, it oozes with pride! Really nice, strong
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I thought this one was outstanding. It had me beaming with pride that they’re our friends!!
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Me too! 😀 We are GREAT friends with Canada 🇨🇦
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Good people tend to generate into tight groups, eh, Dina?
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I think the Norwegians are equally proud, GP Cox 😉
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I know you’re quite right, Klausbernd!!
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😂😂 🇳🇴👍🏻
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🙂
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Thanks neighbour.
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You got it friend!!
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