Canadian Propaganda Posters

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Sexist Ads From Way Back

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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Unbelievable News_Odd & Bizarre

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TODAY–Saturday-26 Mar 2011 IN CANADIAN HISTORY-Cape Breton Island-Nova Scotia

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	`Today's Canadian Headline...`
1908	`PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND SAYS NO TO CARS` Charlottetown PEI – Prince Edward Island Assembly passes a law to ban all automobiles from its roads.
1921	`Also On This Day...` Lunenburg Nova Scotia – Smith & Rhuland launch 40 m long schooner Bluenose, built at a cost of $35,000; designed by William J. Roue of Halifax, both for fishing and racing. In 1921, under Captain Angus Walters 1882-1968, she wins the Halifax Herald International Fisherman’s Trophy, emblematic of the fastest ship in the North Atlantic fishing fleet; wins 5 times, never afterward defeated for this trophy; also returned from her first trip to the Grand Banks as highliner of the Lunenburg fleet, having caught more than any other ship. The government put her likeness on the ten cent piece in 1937; she stopped racing in 1938. Bluenose was sold in 1942 to Havana interests; she was wrecked on a reef off Haiti in 1946. [Photo: MacAskall]
1963	`And in Today's Canadian Birthdays...` Roch Voisine 1963- hockey player, actor, singer, was born on this day at St-Basile, NB in 1963. Voisine played junior hockey, and after an injury, studied at the University of Ottawa, then started his entertainment career in the Radio Canada puck opera Lance et Compte (He Shoots, He Scores). He is best known as a heartthrob singer; his albums include Coup de Tête, Hélène, I’ll Always Be There (Juno 1994), Kissing Rain, On The Outside. Also Martin Short 1950- actor, comedian, writer, was born on this day in 1950 at Hamilton, Ontario. Short was a Second City TV Network regular 1982-83 and a Saturday Night Live regular 1984-85. He has played in 3 Amigos, The Associates (Tucker Kerwin), I’m a Big Girl Now, The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley, Maniac Mansion, The Martin Short Show (Marty), Father Of The Bride II, Mars Attacks.
In Other Events…
1996	Ottawa Ontario – Canada’s Anik E-1 communications satellite suffers electronic fault in Space, loses 50% of its capacity.
1995	Ottawa Ontario – Ottawa passes legislation ordering 30,000 striking railway employees back to work, ending nation-wide week of chaos for travellers, commuters and shippers.
1992	Toronto Ontario – Barbara Frum dies of leukemia at age 54; broadcast journalist, host of CBC Radio’s As It Happens and CBC-TV’s The Journal.
1990	Ottawa Ontario – Brian Mulroney 1939- sends McKenna’s ‘companion resolution’ to Meech Lake Accord to an all-party Commons committee; begins public hearings.
1987	Ottawa Ontario – Ontario Liberal MP Sheila Copps gives birth to a girl; first Member of Parliament to give birth.
1985	Ottawa Ontario – Brian Mulroney 1939- announces that his government is ending the National Energy Program; move to market value for crude; equal treatment for oil patch.
1984	Ottawa Ontario – Bora Laskin 1912-1984 dies; Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
1979	Newfoundland – Brian Peckford 1942- takes office as Progressive Conservative Premier of Newfoundland, succeeding Frank Moores.
1975	Alberta – Premier Peter Lougheed 1928- increases majority in election win.
1975	Ottawa Ontario – Ottawa raises minimum wage for federal employees from $2.20 to $2.60 per hour.
1974	Montreal Quebec – Henry Morgentaler 1923- acquittal overturned by Quebec Appeal Court in spite of ‘not guilty’ jury decision; decision later upheld by Supreme Court of Canada.
1964	Ottawa Ontario – Paul Theodore Hellyer 1923- Defence Minister announces plans to integrate army, navy, and air force into one service.
1959	Ottawa Ontario – Parliamentary Press Gallery President James McCcok says radio and TV broadcasters can now apply for membership.
1956	Washington DC – Louis Stephen St. Laurent 1882-1973 meets with US President Dwight Eisenhower and Mexican President Adolpho Ruiz Cortines for talks.
1945	Canada – Commonwealth Air Training Program ends after graduating 131,500.
1945	Germany – Canadians part of five Allied armies now on the attack east of the Rhine.
1940	Canada – William Lyon Mackenzie W. L. M. King 1874-1950 wins nineteenth federal general election 181 seats to 40 for the Conservatives under R. Manion; Social Credit 10; CCF 8; Independents 6; wins with 51% of popular vote.
1926	Montreal Quebec – Georges Vézina dies; NHL Hall of Fame goalie, Montreal Canadiens.
1923	Ottawa Ontario – Ottawa Senators beat Vancouver Millionaires 3 games to 1 for the Stanley Cup.
1917	Montreal Quebec – Seattle Metropolitans beat Montreal Canadiens 3 games to 1 for the Stanley Cup; first US team to win.
1915	Ottawa Ontario – Vancouver Millionaires sweep Ottawa Senators in 3 games for the Stanley Cup.
1885	Duck Lake Saskatchewan – Gabriel Dumont 1838-1906 ambushes force of 98 NWMP officers and volunteers, led by Superintendent Crozier, at Duck Lake; forces police to retreat to Prince Albert with 12 dead; start of the Northwest Rebellion (Second Riel Rebellion).
1874	Ottawa Ontario – First session of third Parliament meets until May 26; passes Act for construction of Canadian Pacific Railway.
1870	Ontario – News of the execution of Thomas Scott at Red River reaches Ontario; angers anti-Catholic Orangemen, who see the Metis action as religiously motivated.
1845	Montreal Quebec – Thomas Aylwin & Dominick Daly fight a harmless duel without injuring each other; one of Canada’s last duels.
1821	London England – George Simpson c1787-1860 appointed Governor of the Southern Department of the new amalgamated Hudson’s Bay Company, based at Moose Factory; senior officer in place of Williams after Norwester partners protest. William Williams d1837 appointed Governor of Northern Department, based at York Factory; opposed as senior officer by North West Company partners.
1789	Pictou Nova Scotia – Founding of Pictou Academy.
1663	Quebec Quebec – Bishop François de Laval 1623-1688 gets royal grant to found a seminary at Quebec.
1616	Bristol England – William Baffin c1584-1622 leaves on 5th voyage on ‘Discovery’; will sail past Greenland coast and north another 480 km. A Cape Breton Photo Gallery-Cape Breton Island-Nova Scotia A Photo Gallery Featuring Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Scenes Of Beauty With Cape Breton Coastline Emphasis & Cape Breton Island Landmarks http://CaperPhotos.Com

Obituaries for Saturday 26 March 2011 Cape Breton_Nova Scotia

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Obituaries for March 26, 2011

Madeline ‘Madge’ Parsons

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and aunt, Madeline ‘Madge’ Parsons age 87, a resident of The Cove Guest Home, Sydney, and formerly of Main Street, Bras d’Or, on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Madge was born…

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Thomas Hennessey

We, the family, regret to announce the sudden passing of our dear brother, uncle and friend, Thomas Joseph Hennessey, age 68, on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at home. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Pius and Sadie (MacLean) Hennessey. Tom enjoyed the outdoors, he was a great…

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Mary Jane Cadegan

Devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, friend and teacher. The family of Mary Jane Cadegan is saddened to announce her passing on March 25, 2011 after a courageous two year struggle with breast cancer. She died peacefully and with dignity at her home. Mary Jane was born in Glace Bay, N.S….

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Effie ‘Isabel’ Magee

Mrs. Isabel Magee, 91, died peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2011, at the Cove Guest Home, Sydney. Born in New Boston Rd., Albert Bridge, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Kate Ann (MacVicar) MacCuish. Isabel was a faithful member of Zion Presbyterian Church, Louisbourg, for over 60…

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Daniel Foster

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, godfather and great friend, Daniel Foster. Born in Sydney, on July 8, 1991. He was the son of James (Crow) and Donna (Rose) Foster. He was a member of St. Pius X parish in Sydney Mines….

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W. David Baillie

W. David Baillie passed away at home unexpectedly March 22, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife, Maureen (McGuire); mother, Cecile; sisters, Brenda MacNeil (Wendell), Sandra MacNamara (Kenneth); sister-in-law, Franceen Romney (Philip); numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his…

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Murdock MacNeil

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Murdock Edward MacNeil on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Benacadie Pond on Nov. 23, 1930, he was the youngest child of the late Dan X. and Annie (Gillis) MacNeil. Murdock worked for 30 years with…

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Anna Guzdziol

A very loved and renowned resident of Port Hawkesbury passed away on March 23, 2011, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, her daughter, Barbara and son-in-law, Martin, by her side. She is now at peace, knowing that she joins her beloved husband Wladyslaw. Born in Grodno, Poland, on Jan. 20,…

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Margaret (Wade) Doucet

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Doucet, our mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend on Thursday, March 24, 2011. She passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Montreal,…

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Daily Horoscopes for Saturday 26 Mar 2011 Cape Breton Island-Nova Scotia

Posted on March 26, 2011 by caperpics

ARIES

(Mar. 21- April 20)
Channel your efforts into achieving your goals. You can easily wrap up overdue personal legal matters that have caused problems for you. Travel will be favorable.

TAURUS
(Apr. 21- may 21)
Your ability to talk circles around your colleagues will help you forge ahead in the workforce. Enlist coworkers in order to get the job done on time. Look out for yourself today.

GEMINI
(May 22-June 21)
You will communicate easily and should be able to develop new friendships. Accept the inevitable. Your self confidence will attract members of the opposite sex

CANCER
(June 22-July 22)
You’ll meet new friends if you try new activities. Physical activity will help defuse your frustration. Ease the anguish by offering assistance.

LEO
(July 23-Aug 22)
Try not to allow superiors or those in a higher position to take advantage of you. You will have a great day if you just say what you feel. Make sure all of your travel and driver’s documents are in proper order.

VIRGO
(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
Don’t get upset. You can pick up some overtime today. You will make new friends through physical activities.

LIBRA
(Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
Maybe it’s time to look into ways you can improve your health. The experience will be good. You have a lot to offer.

SCORPIO
(Oct. 24 – Nov. 22)
You will find the perfect outfit if you shop today. You should socialize with clients or upper echelons of your industry if possible. Be careful not to sign your time or your cash away.

SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
This will not be the best day to sign deals or to take care of other people’s financial matters. You will be a bit of a spendthrift today. You can bet that you’ll draw attention to yourself.

CAPRICORN
(Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
You can make positive changes in your home. Take the time to do your job correctly or you may find yourself looking for a new one. You will be able to dazzle others with your obvious charm and your outgoing nature.

AQUARIUS
(Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
Time spent with family, children, or good friends will be regenerating and positive. You can gain valuable cultural knowledge through dealing with foreigners. Don’t let relatives get the better of you.

PISCES
(Feb. 20-Mar. 20)

Use your intellectual approach to get the best results. Be prepared to neutralize any threats. You will have a productive day if you organize yourself well at work.