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| 1928 | OLD MAN PATRICK SUBS FOR GOALIE
Montreal Quebec – Lester Patrick, General Manager of the New York Rangers, suits up and replaces his injured goalie Lorne Chabot, and Frank Boucher scores at 7:05 into overtime to give the Rangers a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Maroons in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals. Patrick, one of the founders of the NHL, and a former goalie himself, is 45 years old. The Rangers go on to win the series. |
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And in Today's Canadian Birthdays... Percy Faith 1908-1976
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| 1996 | Halifax Nova Scotia – Canadian vessels Athabaskan, Terra Nova and Protecteur arrive home from Gulf War; ships left in early August; HMCS Huron leaves for the Gulf to help enforce the embargo against Iraq. |
| 1989 | Ottawa Ontario – Gunman hijacks bus near Montreal and drives it to Parliament Hill; disarmed by police. |
| 1973 | Vietnam – Communist insurgents shoot down helicopter in South Vietnam, killing one Canadian and three other members of the International Commission for Control and Supervision (ICCS) team. |
| 1956 | Toronto Ontario – Arthur Hailey has his radio script, Flight into Danger, accepted by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Hailey later writes the best-selling novel, Airport. |
| 1914 | Nechako BC – H. B Kelliher, chief engineer of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, drives in the last spike of the western division of the line at Nechako River Crossing west of Prince George; first train arrives in Prince Rupert April 9; the Winnipeg to Prince Rupert line will officially open Sept 9; later part of the CNR. |
| 1892 | Toronto Ontario – Alexander Mackenzie 1822-1892 dies at age 70; former PM still an MP. |
| 1869 | Charlottetown, PEI – Last public hanging In Prince Edward Island. |
| 1851 | Kingston Ontario –Province of Canada Post Office issues three-penny black, first Canadian postage stamp; one example survives. |
| 1741 | Quebec Quebec – Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand c1708-1760 appointed last Bishop of New France before the Conquest. |
| 1691 | Paris France – Joseph Robinau de Villebon 1655-1700 appointed Governor of Acadia; headquarters on site of Saint John, NB. |
| 1498 | France – King Louis XII d1515 starts reign; to 1515; on death of Charles VIII (from 1483). |
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Anastasia (Borden) MacNeil, born in Donkin in 1909, passed away gently Wednesday morning at home. Her 101 years were dedicated to the principles of a sound mind and a sound body and the education of the young. She was predeceased by her husband John Angus; by her parents James and Anastasia…
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Reid on Tuesday April 5, 2011 in the An Cala Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in North Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Reid of Sydney. Helen was a hairdresser by trade. She…
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It is with sadness and deep regret that we the family announce the passing of our mother, Kathleen MacLean, at the Northside Community Guest Home on April 5, 2011, with her family by her side. Born in MacKinnon’s Harbour, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mombourquette)…
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Josephine died peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Born in St. Margaret’s Village, Victoria County on April 20, 1921 she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Lena (Capstick) LaRusic. She graduated from Normal College in 1941 and later taught in Bay…
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On Tuesday, April 5, 2011, John Ernest Pierre passed away peacefully after a brief hospitalization, following a long, courageous battle with leukemia. Born in Sydney in 1930, he was the son of the late Archibald and Catherine Pierre. He was a former employee of the City of Sydney Works…
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Adaire Elizabeth Penney passed away March 31, 2011. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Bert and Betty Penney. She is survived by daughters, Sasha, Powell River, B.C. and Tina, Port Hardy, B.C.; twin grandsons, Bryson and Brydon; sisters, Gerry, Yellowknife, N.W.T., Allana, Kelowna,…
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It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our mother and grandmother, Mary Boone, who passed away at Seaview Manor, Glace Bay on Monday, April 4, 2011. Born in Newfoundland to the late Michael and Mary Louise (Snow) King, she lived all her life in Birch Grove. Mary was…
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Marion Dawson Oct. 26, 1952-March 3, 2011 Kitchener, Ont./formerly of Sydney, N.S. It is with sadness that we regret to announce the untimely passing of a wonderful mother, sister and grandmother, Marion Dawson. Marion passed away peacefully at the Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, Ont….
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It is with great sadness that we, the family of Bessie Victoria Hollingsworth, announce her passing on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Born May 30, 1923 in Sydney Mines, she was a daughter of the late William and Ethel (Waye) Delaney. Bessie was a homemaker all of her life and would always give to…
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ARIES
(Mar. 21- April 20)
Do your chores and get on with the things you enjoy doing. Misunderstandings could cause confusion and upset. Use your obvious talent to work with detail and you can come up with something great.
TAURUS
(Apr. 21- may 21)
Your mind is on moneymaking ventures. Depression may be likely if you’re away from home. Make plans to do something special with the one you love.
GEMINI
(May 22-June 21)
You can be sure that any dealing with large institutions should go well. Make sure that all your legal papers are in proper order. Travel could include delays and other minor problems.
CANCER
(June 22-July 22)
Lovers may prove unworthy of your affection. Relatives may play an important role in your social activities. You will not be able to contain your emotions today.
LEO
(July 23-Aug 22)
You need to keep the peace and you will have to bend in order to do so. If possible, rely on coworkers to back your objectives, and talk to superiors in order to get approval. Your personal situation is fluctuating.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
Don’t expect others to live up to their promises and you won’t be disappointed or find yourself stuck with delays. Try to keep ahead of the game. Travel will promote new romantic connections.
LIBRA
(Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
You can meet someone who will become very dear to you if you get out and socialize. Get busy on projects that improve your own image; you’ll have the discipline to succeed. Don’t count on others to cover up for your shortcomings.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 24 – Nov. 22)
Listen to the advice given by others. Get involved in groups that will help you meet established individuals. Opportunities to travel will be favorable in terms of moneymaking connections.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
Older relatives may make unreasonable demands. You don’t need to pay out in order to have fun. Situations could easily get blown out of proportion if you have made unreasonable promises.
CAPRICORN
(Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
Don’t be too quick to let friends and relatives know what you’re up to. Take time to help a friend who hasn’t been feeling well. Social get-together will bring you in contact with intelligent new friends.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
Social get-together will bring you in contact with intelligent new friends. Take the time to help old friends or relatives who have had a stroke of bad luck. You may find it impossible to get the rest you require.
PISCES
(Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Travel will also entice you. Refrain from overspending on entertainment or luxury items. Your outgoing, aggressive nature will attract someone you’ve been eager to meet.
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| 1909 | PEARY CLAIMS POLE; DEBUNKED BY CANUCK
Ellesmere Island NWT – Commander Robert Peary claims to have reached the North Pole on this date, with a party of six, including his black servant Matthew Henson and four Inuit; began journey, his sixth attempt, at Ellesmere Island; his claim has been thoroughly debunked, most recently by Ottawa adventurer Richard Weber, who skied the route, and says Peary can only have drifted far to the north-east of the Pole. |
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And in Today's Canadian Birthdays... Walter Huston 1884-1950 Also Joseph Medill 1823-1899
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| 1991 | Saskatoon Saskatchewan – Preston Manning stresses Reform Party wants Quebec to stay in Canada, but not at any cost; wants strong central government, tighter spending controls. |
| 1990 | Ottawa Ontario – Environment Minister Lucien Bouchard announces Quebec/Ottawa agreement to set up Saguenay Marine Park to save St. Lawrence beluga whales; autopsies of dead whales show high toxin levels in their blubber. |
| 1990 | Poland – Don Mazankowski Deputy Prime Minister ends three day visit to Poland by signing $30 million loan guarantee; for Canadian businesses, mostly in cattle and dairy modernization. |
| 1990 | St. John’s Newfoundland – Newfoundland Legislature votes to rescind support for Meech Lake accord. |
| 1990 | Quebec City – Liberals and Parti Quebecois team up to pass motion rejecting any modifications to Meech Lake accord; hours before Newfoundland rejection. |
| 1987 | Ottawa Ontario – US President Ronald Reagan addresses the House of Commons; says he and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney have agreed to discuss a bilateral accord on acid rain. |
| 1985 | New York City – Bryan Adams’ single Somebody peaks at #11 on the Billboard pop chart. |
| 1982 | Newfoundland – Brian Peckford 1942- leads Progressive Conservatives to reelection victory in Newfoundland, winning 44 of 52 seats. |
| 1980 | Houston Texas – Gordie Howe completes record 26th season as a hockey player. |
| 1976 | Quebec City – Quebec Superior Court rules against 10 Protestant school boards opposed to the Official Languages Act. |
| 1972 | Montreal Quebec – Bomb explosion at the Cuban Trade Commission in Montreal kills one person. |
| 1967 | Edmonton Alberta – George Brinton McClellan 1908- named ombudsman of Alberta, first in Canada; former Commissioner of the RCMP. |
| 1966 | Ottawa Ontario – Lester Bowles L. B. Pearson 1897-1972 announces plans to promote bilingualism in the public service. |
| 1965 | Dar es Salaam Tanzania – Ottawa starts program to equip and train air force of Tanzania. |
| 1965 | Ottawa Ontario – Leonard S. Marchand 1932- appointed Special Assistant to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration; first aboriginal Canadian appointed to Cabinet staff. |
| 1964 | Chichester England – Canada’s Stratford Festival starts three weeks of performances in Chichester to celebrate 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth. |
| 1961 | United Nations New York – Canada presents cheque for $260,000 collected by Canadian children for UNICEF. |
| 1960 | New York City – Paul Anka’s single Puppy Love peaks at #1 on the Billboard pop chart. |
| 1954 | Montreal Quebec – Montreal Canadiens score three goals in 56 seconds in a Stanley Cup playoff game against Detroit. |
| 1942 | Aldershott England – General Andrew G.L. (Andy) McNaughton 1887-1966 forms the First Canadian Army in Britain with five divisions, two armored brigades, and 3 other divisions slated for home defence. |
| 1926 | Montreal Quebec – Montreal Maroons beat Victoria Cougars 3 games to 1 for the Stanley Cup. |
| 1886 | Vancouver BC – Vancouver incorporated as a city. |
| 1885 | Fort Qu’Appelle Saskatchewan – Frederick Dobson Middleton 1825-1898 leads about 800 militia from Fort Qu’Appelle toward Batoche. |
| 1851 | Kingston Ontario –Canadian postal service transferred from British control; sets uniform postal rate of 3 pence a letter. |
| 1829 | Ottawa Ontario – Opening of the first Bytown Post Office. |
| 1672 | Paris France – Louis de Buade et de Palluau, Comte de Frontenac 1622-1698 appointed Governor of New France; a Godson of Louis XIII, he serves from September 12, 1672 to Sept., 1682; then 1689-98. |
| 1609 | Albany New York – Henry Hudson d1611 sails ‘Half Moon’ up Hudson River to site of Albany; searching for North West Passage for Dutch East India Company. |
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