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| 1949 | CANADA JOINS NATO
Washington DC – Canada signs the North Atlantic Treaty with Belgium, Britain, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and the U.S.; becomes founding member of North Atlantic Treaty Organization; NATO members pledge to defend each other in event of Soviet attack. |
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| 1952 |
And in Today's Canadian Birthdays... Karen Magnussen 1952- Also Evelyn Hart 1956-
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| 1994 | Normandy France – French organizers reverse cancellation of long-standing hotel reservations for over 100 Canadian Army veterans at the 50th anniversary ceremonies marking the D Day landings. Huge public outcry after vets bumped to accommodate US TV news crews and other VIPs. |
| 1990 | New York City – Toronto’s Alannah Myles has a Billboard hit with Black Velvet; peaks at #1 on the U.S. pop singles chart. |
| 1990 | Paris France – OECD says Canada pays $117,000 for every farm job it saves by subsidizing agriculture; farm support programs raise output 17%. |
| 1990 | Albany New York – New York State passes law requiring environmental impact statements on Canadian projects before buying additional power from Hydro-Quebec. |
| 1988 | Kansas City, Missouri – Toronto Blue Jay George Bell hits three home runs in opening day game against the Royals’ Bret Saberhagen; a major league first. |
| 1986 | Edmonton Alberta – Oiler Wayne Gretzky gets three assists to break his own single-season record for assists; also sets single season NHL record with his 213th point. |
| 1966 | Kenya – Canada starts five-year, $350,000 project to help increase wheat production in Kenya; an environmental fiasco. |
| 1960 | New York City – Ottawa’s Paul Anka has a Billboard hit with Puppy Love; peaks at #2 on the U.S. pop singles chart. |
| 1947 | Montreal Quebec – Founding of the International Civil Aviation Organization, with headquarters in Montreal. |
| 1942 | Sri Lanka – RCAF Squadron Leader L.J. Birchall spots Japanese fleet heading for Ceylon; alerts naval base and averts disaster for the British Fleet and a second Pearl Harbour. |
| 1939 | Ottawa Ontario – Canada recognizes the government of General Francisco Franco of Spain, following the end of the Spanish Civil War. |
| 1918 | Ottawa Ontario – Cabinet passes wartime order-in-council stipulating that every male between 16 and 60 be regularly employed. |
| 1917 | Victoria BC – British Columbia gives women the provincial vote. |
| 1902 | Oxford England – British financier Cecil Rhodes leaves $10 million in his will to provide scholarships for Empire and American students at Oxford University. |
| 1896 | Vancouver BC – News of the Yukon’s Klondike gold strike reaches the outside world. |
| 1894 | Ottawa Ontario – John Sparrow David Thompson 1845-1894 hosts Canada-Newfoundland Confederation Conference in Ottawa until April 16; the Dominion will not join Canada until 1949. |
| 1893 | Toronto Ontario – Opening of the new Ontario Legislature in Queen’s Park; built on the site of a lunatic asylum.. |
| 1887 | London England – Opening of the first Colonial Conference in London; forerunner of Commonwealth Prime Ministers’ Conferences. |
| 1858 | Langley BC – Start of the Fraser River gold rush in British Columbia. |
| 1827 | London England – William Parry 1790-1855 leaves England for the Arctic on the ‘Hecla’; James Ross (1800-1862) second- in-command. |
| 1784 | Saint John New Brunswick – Andrew Stockton marries loyalist girl in what was then called Parrtown; New Brunswick’s first wedding on record. |
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Robert Blair Campbell. Robert passed away peacefully Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the Glace Bay Hospital with his loving wife and best friend Mary at his side. Born in Glace Bay, he was the seventh son of the late William Robert and…
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Russell MacKinnon, 33, of South Street, Glace Bay, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of Michael and Lydia (Rogers) MacKinnon. Russ graduated from MacDonald High in 1996, as well as the Cape Breton Business College…
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It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Mary Margaret Farrell, 89, of Maple Hill Manor on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the manor. Born in Irish Vale, she was a daughter of the late Roderick A. and Elizabeth Ann (MacMillan) Farrell. Mary was a member of the former St….
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James Carmen Bacich, 69, of Sydney passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 3, 2011, surrounded by his family. Born in Whitney Pier, he was a son of the late Matthew and Annie (Giacomantonio) Bacich. He was a member of Holy Redeemer parish and a fourth degree member of the Knights of…
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our extraordinary husband, father, grandfather and friend, George Baillieul at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on April 2, 2011. George was the son of the late Charles Wesley Baillieul, Melville and Annie Christina Morrison, Point…
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Peacefully at Woodland Villa, Long Sault, with her loving family by her side, on Saturday, April 2, 2011, Jessie Athelia Billard of Morrisburg in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Fred Billard (2005). Dear mother of Christine (Murray) Hains of Casselman, Thomas (Laura) of Kirkwall, Ont.,…
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Gordon Joseph Julian Sr., 53, Waycobah First Nation passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Joe and Philemenia (Augustine) Julian. Gordon worked as a Fishery Guardian for 17 years. He volunteered for many…
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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Mary Noreen ‘Nonnie’, who passed away peacefully Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the An Cala unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Sydney, she was the…
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Sister Kathleen Gorman (Sister St. Patrick of the Cross) died peacefully Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the CND Health Care Center in Sydney. Born in Antigonish, N.S., she was the daughter of the late John P. and Margaret (MacKinnon) Gorman, all from Antigonish County. Sister Gorman made her…
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Francis ‘Frank’ R. Sutherland, 69, of Lynches River, Richmond County, bid adieu to his family and friends on April 1, 2011. Born in St. Peters, he was the second eldest son of Ambrose and Rose (Sampson) Sutherland. After completing high school he moved to Halifax to establish a career,…
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It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Margaret Janssens, 91, of Eastern Passage, formerly of New Waterford on April 1, 2011, at Ocean View Manor in Eastern Passage, N.S. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Mary Agnes (Snow) Oliver. In younger years Margaret…
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Budge on Friday, April 1, 2011, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Moore) Budge. In his early years, Jim was employed with Cape Breton Tramways Company Limited and later he…
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We regret to announce that Bernard Leroy Tremblett passed away April 3, 2011, on his 70th birthday surrounded by his family at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Sidney and Ella Mae (LeBlanc) Tremblett. In his early years Darkie was employed by…
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ARIES
(Mar. 21- April 20)
Travel and family gatherings should be in order. Keep important information to yourself. Don’t overindulge in anyway.
TAURUS
(Apr. 21- may 21)
Deception and confusion regarding your status in society is likely. Abrupt changes in your home may send you for a loop. Try to ease any disappointment by making amends.
GEMINI
(May 22-June 21)
Romance will unfold if you take trips or get together with friends. You must act quickly. Unrealistic promises will only get you in trouble.
CANCER
(June 22-July 22)
Don’t hesitate to voice your ideas and opinions. Look into attending seminars that can expand your perception. Don’t sign up for too many extra activities or you’ll have trouble fulfilling your obligations.
LEO
(July 23-Aug 22)
Don’t allow colleagues to put unreasonable pressure on you. Hassles with close friends or family will put a damper on your day and result in isolation and loneliness. Try to get out and socialize.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
Don’t take your frustrations out on the ones you love. Make sure to arrange in advance to spend quality time together. Be sure to spend time helping children with projects that are too difficult for them to accomplish alone.
LIBRA
(Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
Your high energy will help you through this rather hectic day. Back off if you want to keep the relationship intact. Do something that will be stimulating and creative.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 24 – Nov. 22)
Children may be less than honest with you. You can make sound financial investments if you act fast. This may not be the day to get involved in risky joint financial ventures.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
You have the ability to motivate others. Secret affairs may be brought out in the open. It’s time to make professional changes.
CAPRICORN
(Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
You have more energy than the rest of the people you live with anyway. Most partner problems are a result of both people not living up to their promises. Do not invest in ventures that only appear to be lucrative.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
Exhaustion will lead to minor injury if you don’t know when to quit. Don’t bother getting even; they’ll make themselves look bad. Don’t rely on others to handle the workload.
PISCES
(Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Children will want to help, too. You may want to have a heart-to-heart talk with a close and trusted friend. Your ability to converse with charm will entice someone you may have had an interest in for some time now.
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