Something that bothers me quite a bit is when somebody acts as if I’m not able to do something when I know that I am capable. I like to take on new challenges. I think that a person learns the most when they are overcoming obstacles. This can apply to anyone in anything that they…
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October 29, 1929: The New York Stock Exchange has crashed. Rapid inflation has led to even steeper deflation and in turn, people are losing money faster than they can even begin to realize. The Great Depression is coming: a time when unemployment hits rock bottom, a time when all the world suffers and begins to…
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Some may know him from his 11th Hour Documentary, others know him as the host of the CBC TV program The Nature of Things. A Canadian scientist, environmentalist, and broadcaster, David Suzuki is a world leader in sustainable ecology. He is best recognized for his successful efforts to educate the public about climate change and…
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The airplane has become one of the indispensable ways for modern people to travel. It not only brings us to all parts of the world but also the fastest way of transportation. Because the airplanes travel to different countries, it has become the symbols of countries. Air Canada is the largest airline and flag carrier…
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As it is 2017, Canada is 150-years-old! 150 years, that is how long our great country has stood and I am here to take you on a trip down memory lane, reminding you of five specific years in Canada’s history. And, surprise, surprise, I’ve chosen the years 1942-1947, the WW2/post war era! (Just a little…
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To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Canada, after the enactment of the Canadian Constitution Act of 1867, I have prepared this article to celebrate one of the important turning points for Canadians to have experienced from not that long ago, only 65 years. It was Winter of 1952, the radio broadcaster sent…
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The life and legacy of the original Canadian hockey legend.
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What constitutes a nation? A state, independent from the influence of other nations–sovereignty? Perhaps it could be said that the most important component, although quite a cliche, is that its people must be held collectively under a specific title (i.e. classification) that is not a direct derivative of any other country. Such is the case…
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History was certainly made in 1976 for Canadians. From Sylvia Ostry being appointed Canada’s first female Deputy Minister, to the CN tower opening in Toronto, to the Montreal Summer Olympic games. Undoubtedly, 1976 will be remembered for centuries. But one event stands out above all else: the introduction of the Timbit. Yes, in April…
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When asked to think about the most influential people in Canadian history, Terry Fox is often one of the names that come to mind. Thirty-six years later, Terry is still considered a national hero… And for good reason. Terry’s story of strength, courage, and determination is one like no other and continues to inspire countless…
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No we’re not talking about Big Brother… we’re talking a different kind of brilliance…
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Think of a time when you had the chance to realize a long-standing dream but the odds were stacked against you: this was the case for Canadian neurologist and astronaut, Roberta Bondar. Her childhood dream to be an astronaut was fulfilled in January 1992, where Bondar and six other members left Earth on NASA’s space shuttle Discovery.…
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Sometimes, you get comfortable with something. After a while, you want to expand your horizons, so you try new things. You work for a while, then you look back at what you’ve done, realize you’re utter trash and go back to your original thing. It’s here that I realize that I’m just bad at every…
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