Johnny McCreedy Tops Cape Breton League_Jan 30, 1941

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TODAY–Friday 13 May 2011 IN CANADIAN HISTORY-Cape Breton Island-Nova Scotia

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1898 BIRTH OF THE YUKON

Ottawa Ontario – The Yukon Territory is organized, with Dawson City chosen as the capital.
1606

Also On This Day...

La Rochelle France – Baron Jean de Poutrincourt 1557-1615 sails for Port Royal on the 150 ton trading vessel Jonas, accompanied by his son Charles de Biencourt, and by Marc Lescarbot, the first historian of New France, Louis Hébert, the first officer of justice, and Jean Ralluau. Poutrincourt is partner in the company of his friend Pierre de Monts, who stays behind in France. The voyage to Acadia will take two and half months. The king of France had given de Monts a monopoly on the fur trade in exchange for colonization of the area..
1937

And in Today's Canadian Birthdays...

Roch Carrier 1937-
writer, Canada Council administrator, was born on this day at Ste-Justine-de-Dorchester Quebec in 1937. Carrier was educated at the Université de Montréal and the Sorbonne (doctorate in literature); resident dramatist with the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde. His novels and story collections include La Guerre, Yes Sir! (1968), Floralie, Ou Es-Tu? (Floralie, Where Are You?) (1969), Il est par là, le Soleil (Is it the Sun, Philibert?) (1970), Jardin des Délices (The Garden of Delights) (1975) , Il n y a pas de Pays sans Grand Père (No Country without Grandfathers) (1977), Les Enfants du Bonhomme dans la Lune (The Hockey Sweater and other stories) (1979) and La Dame qui avait des Chaînes aux Chevilles (Lady with Chains) (1981).[For a complete bibliography consult this National Library page. Photo: Yves Beaulieu}

Also Gil Evans 1912-1988
jazz pianist, composer, orchestrator, was born Ian Ernest Gilmore Greene on this day at Toronto in 1912; died Mar 20, 1988 at 75 in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
In Other Events…
1997 Montreal Quebec – Radio Canada journalist Claire Lamarche faints two hours into the French portion of the federal leaders’ debate; Jean-François Lépine had just posed the first question on Canadian unity to Jean Chrétien: ‘Since you declared victory with only 50.6% of the votes in the last referendum, will you recognize a Yes victory with the same proportions?’ The debate is cancelled and the unity portion resumed May 18.
1992 Toronto Ontario – CBC VP Public Affairs Trina McQueen moves the network’s flagship TV news shows The National and The Journal from 10 pm slot to 9 pm.
1991 Regina Saskatchewan – Baltej Dhillon, a Sikh, becomes the first RCMP officer to wear a turban since the force’s creation in 1873.
1991 Ottawa Ontario – Governor General Ray Hnatyshyn delivers Throne Speech; promises Commons-Senate Committee to study the Constitution; education; Aboriginal Affairs; reform of Parliament.
1991 Toronto Ontario – Nolan Ryan pitches his record seventh no-hitter, in a 3-0 win over the Blue Jays, striking out 16 batters.
1989 Saskatchewan – Swift Current defeats Saskatoon 4-3 in overtime to win Memorial Cup; Major Junior A Championship
1985 Los Angeles California – Selma Diamond dies at 64; born in Montreal Aug 5, 1920; actress, scriptwriter, played Too Close For Comfort’s Mildred Rafkin, and Night Court’s Selma Hacker (1984-85).
1983 Nova Scotia – Nine fishermen charged with piracy after West Pubnico incident.
1974 Ottawa Ontario – Bank of Canada raises prime lending rate to 8.75%.
1971 Montreal Quebec – Ottawa to build Short Take-Off and Landing airport in Montreal; with commuter service to a similar Ottawa and Toronto STOL port.
1968 Ottawa Ontario – Ottawa borrows $262 million from West German, US, and Italian sources, to increase cash reserves.
1964 Quebec Quebec – National Assembly passes Education Bill 60, establishing the Quebec Department of Education.
1961 Ottawa Ontario – Ottawa to subsidize shipyards; reserves shipments between Canadian Great Lakes ports to Canadian ships only.
1954 Washington DC – U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower signs bill approving the St. Lawrence Seaway agreement with Canada.
1954 Ottawa Ontario – CNR amalgamates its National Transcontinental Railway Branch Lines Company and 5 other subsidiaries.
1942 Anticosti Island Quebec – Two more Canadian ships lost to German U-Boats in the St. Lawrence.
1940 Ottawa Ontario – R. B. Hanson chosen as interim leader by the Conservative Party, replacing R.J. Manion; serves to Nov. 12, 1941.
1940 The Hague Netherlands – Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and her daughter Juliana flee to London as the Nazis occupy Holland; Princess Juliana will bring her children to Ottawa for safety.
1930 Fort Radium NWT – Gilbert LaBine discovers pitchblende ore on the shore of Great Bear Lake; will become a chief source of uranium and radium.
1919 Winnipeg Manitoba – Fifty-two unions join the metal trades workers, setting the stage for a strike that will paralyze essential services in the city.
1873 Westville Nova Scotia – Sixty men die in the Westville coal mine, in Canada’s first major mine disaster.
1859 Fredericton New Brunswick – King’s College at Fredericton gets charter as University of New Brunswick.
1756 Quebec Quebec – Louis-Joseph, Marquis de Montcalm 1712-1759 arrives in Canada to command the French forces under Governor Pierre de Vaudreuil 1698-1778, a native-born Quebecker; Vaudreuil will not get along with Montcalm, fearing a lack of French commitment to save New France.
1724 Paris France – Louis XV issues a royal edict ordering the building of stone walls to defend Montreal.
1604 Port Mouton Nova Scotia – Pierre de Gua de Monts c1558-1628 names ‘Port-au-Mouton’ for a sheep that jumps overboard.

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Obituaries for Friday 13 May 2011 Cape Breton_Nova Scotia

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  • Wells Woodill

    Wells Benjamin Woodill, 87, of Halifax, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2011, at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Sydney, N.S., he was the son of Wells Woodill Sr. and Margaret E. (MacDonald) Woodill and husband of Maisie (Andrews) Woodill. Wells enjoyed fishing, hunting and…

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  • Alexander ‘Pat’ W. Thorne

    Pat Thorne passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at his residence in Southampton, Ont. Pat was the beloved husband of Diane Thorne (nee Smith), Southampton. Dear father of Timothy and his wife Janette, Southampton, Ruby, Patricia, Kenneth and Patrick. Also survived by his grandchildren,…

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  • Violet ‘Oly’ Donato

    It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the death of a dear, sweet wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Violet Donato, on May 11, 2011, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Glace Bay on April 21, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Jemimah…

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  • Gary Pynn

    We regret to announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Gary Pynn, at home, on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Born in Sydney to the late Lloyd and Marie (Russell) Pynn. Gary was employed by Wilsons’ Collision in Bridgeport. He was happiest at home with…

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  • Ellen Snow (Penney)

    Ellen passed peacefully Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility in Sydney, N.S., after a lengthy illness. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the second daughter of the late George Penney and Ellen Magdalene Penney (LeBlanc). Ellen was a gentle soul who enjoyed her life as a…

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  • John Peter MacDonald

    It is with great sadness that Elva and Beverley announce the passing of their father, John Peter MacDonald, Baddeck, N.S., on May 11, 2011. Dad was born Sept. 9, 1919, to the late Dan P. and Katie (Peterson) MacDonald, Quarry, St. Ann’s, N.S. He served with the Cape Breton Highlanders in…

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  • Stephen Cecil ‘Bear’ Allison

    It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Stephen Cecil ‘Bear’ Allison, 65, on Monday, May 2, 2011, at the Glace Bay Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Born Aug. 19, 1945, in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Stephen and Lillian (Kelly) Allison. He was…

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German Warships Off Glace Bay_Cape Breton_Nova Scotia_Aug 7, 1914

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Daily Horoscopes for Friday 13 May 2011 Cape Breton Island

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ARIES

(Mar. 21- April 20)
Your ability to deal with others will help you accomplish your goals. It’s a great day to attend social functions. Your attitude is changing rapidly and your plate is overloaded.

 

 

 TAURUS
(Apr. 21- may 21)
  Go over your finances and figure out a solid budget. Make arrangements to spend quality time together. Trips will be enjoyable, and communication with your lover will clear up any misconceptions.

 GEMINI
(May 22-June 21)
  If they’re too demanding, reconsider this union. You should look into making some physical changes, such as new hair color or toning up your body. You will communicate easily and should be able to develop new friendships.

 CANCER
(June 22-July 22)
  Romance can surface if you get into some of those fitness programs you’ve been putting off. Jealous colleagues may try to undermine you. You are better off visiting friends or relatives than entertaining at home.

 LEO
(July 23-Aug 22)
  Your added discipline will enable you to complete some of those unfinished projects. Don’t let relatives get the better of you. Problems with females you live or work with will try your patience and cause temper flare ups.

 VIRGO
(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
  Colleagues may try to undermine you. You can meet new and exciting lovers through work related projects. Your willingness to help others can and will lead to fatigue if you don’t learn to say no.

 LIBRA
(Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
  You should include children in your activities. Evasion is likely if you aren’t direct about your feelings. Your high energy will enable you to enlist the help of those in a position to back you.

 

 SCORPIO
(Oct. 24 – Nov. 22)
  Confusion at an emotional level will cause you to make wrong decisions concerning your personal life. You can come up with future trends in creative fields. Travel will be favorable. Resist overspending on luxury items.

 SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
  Be prepared to lose friends or alienate loved ones due to your stubborn nature lately. Make sure any presentation you have is ready. Don’t overspend on children or on large purchases.

 CAPRICORN
(Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
  Equilibrium in your romantic life is likely if you treat your partner well. It will be important that you have your priorities straight. You may find travel to be most rewarding.

AQUARIUS
(Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
  You will have to be sure not to burn the candle at both ends. Don’t let opposition from those envious of your talents daunt your progress. Call siblings or old friends to catch up on recent news.

 PISCES
(Feb. 20-Mar. 20)

  Don’t let your emotions take over. You should channel your efforts into getting rid of bad habits. You need to keep everyone on your domestic scene too busy to complain.

 

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