Did you know Canada.. although faced with the question on National Sport most Canadian's would answer HOCKEY - we actually have 2 national sports - Lacrosse and Ice Hockey.
In 1994 the National Sports Act of Canada was created from Bill C-212 to declared both sports to be our national sports - Ice Hockey in the winter and Lacrosse in the summer. Previously it was only Lacrosse that had been recognized as our national sport since 1859, also known as Canada's oldest sport.
Source: National Sports Act of Canada, Canadian Lacrosse Association
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
FIFA Women's World Cup 2015
Did you know Canada.. it was announced Thursday that Canada will host the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2015. As well as the 2014 women's under-20 championship.
While not unexpected after Zimbabwe withdrew it's bid earlier in the week it was an exciting announcement to come Thursday with Ottawa committing up to $15 million toward the events.
This fall FIFA inspectors will begin examining venues in the cities involved: Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Moncton.
Congrats Canada!
While not unexpected after Zimbabwe withdrew it's bid earlier in the week it was an exciting announcement to come Thursday with Ottawa committing up to $15 million toward the events.
This fall FIFA inspectors will begin examining venues in the cities involved: Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Moncton.
Congrats Canada!
Who has the Highest Life Expectancy?
Did you know Canada.. we are not first, second or even third in the world for highest life expectancy.
There are 2 lists out there for Life Expectancy..
Source: Wikipedia
There are 2 lists out there for Life Expectancy..
- According to the United Nations we're ranked #11 at 80.7 years - Japan is #1 on this list
- According to the CIA World Factbook we're ranked #8 at 81.23 years - Macau (in the People's Republic of China) is #1 on this list
Source: Wikipedia
Canada's Motto
Did you know Canada.. I've done a few posts lately that included mottos, including the Snowbirds and the HMCS Charlottetown.
But what's Canada's motto? It's "a mari usque ad mare" which is Latin for "From sea to sea" - this is part of Psalm 72:8 and was suggested by Joseph Pope, then-Under Secretary of State, when the Arms of Canada were redesigned in 1921.
Source: The Canadian Encyclopedia
But what's Canada's motto? It's "a mari usque ad mare" which is Latin for "From sea to sea" - this is part of Psalm 72:8 and was suggested by Joseph Pope, then-Under Secretary of State, when the Arms of Canada were redesigned in 1921.
Source: The Canadian Encyclopedia
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Snowbirds
Did you know Canada.. we've probably all seen them at an air show or outdoor event but who exactly are the Snowbirds?
The Snowbirds are officially known as the Canadian Forces Air Demonstration Squadron (CFADT). Their purpose is to demonstrate the skill, professionalism, and teamwork of Canadian Forces personnel. Their motto is THE HATITEN RONTERIIOS (Warriors of the air).
The name Snowbirds came from a contest to give the team a formal name and was held at the CFB Moose Jaw - Base Elementary School - in June 1971. But didn't become a permanent unit until September 1977.
The next time you can see the Snowbirds in May 3, 2011 in Moose Jaw, SK for an airshow. Until then check out their website to view some fantastic promotional photos.
Source: snowbirds.dnd.ca
The Snowbirds are officially known as the Canadian Forces Air Demonstration Squadron (CFADT). Their purpose is to demonstrate the skill, professionalism, and teamwork of Canadian Forces personnel. Their motto is THE HATITEN RONTERIIOS (Warriors of the air).
The name Snowbirds came from a contest to give the team a formal name and was held at the CFB Moose Jaw - Base Elementary School - in June 1971. But didn't become a permanent unit until September 1977.
The next time you can see the Snowbirds in May 3, 2011 in Moose Jaw, SK for an airshow. Until then check out their website to view some fantastic promotional photos.
Source: snowbirds.dnd.ca
Smoothies!
Did you know Canada.. starting Monday you can now pick up a Fruit Smoothie with your morning coffee at Timmys!
Tim Hortons plans to add pre-blended, mixed berry and banana strawberry fruit smoothies to its menu starting Monday. A 10-ounce smoothie will cost $1.99 and contain 130 calories, zero grams of fat and a full serving of fruit.
Sounds like an excellent way to get in a serving of fruit and nice to have a healthy choice through the drive-thru.
Will you be picking one up next week?
Tim Hortons plans to add pre-blended, mixed berry and banana strawberry fruit smoothies to its menu starting Monday. A 10-ounce smoothie will cost $1.99 and contain 130 calories, zero grams of fat and a full serving of fruit.
Sounds like an excellent way to get in a serving of fruit and nice to have a healthy choice through the drive-thru.
Will you be picking one up next week?
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Canada Water Week
Did you know Canada.. March 14-22 is Canada Water Week! March 22 is also World Water Day.
Canada Water Week is to raise the understanding of water across Canada and its importance to Canada’s prosperity. This years theme is Healthy Rivers, Living Lakes.
Check out the event calendar on Canada Water Week's website to see how it's being celebrated in your area.
Source: Canada Water Week, WWF, Planet Friendly, Alberta Environment
Canada Water Week is to raise the understanding of water across Canada and its importance to Canada’s prosperity. This years theme is Healthy Rivers, Living Lakes.
Check out the event calendar on Canada Water Week's website to see how it's being celebrated in your area.
Source: Canada Water Week, WWF, Planet Friendly, Alberta Environment
Tim Hortons Brier
Did you know Canada.. it's almost Brier time! The 2011 Tim Hortons Brier runs March 5-13, this year hosted at the John Labbatt Centre in London Ontario. This is the 30th time the Brier has been hosted in Ontario since it began in 1927 - making this the 82nd year for the Brier.
The Brier is the annual Canadian men's curling championship, sanctioned by the Canadian Curling Association (CCA). The winner of the Brier goes on to compete as Team Canada at the World Championships.
The Brier has had a few sponsors over the years including Macdonald Tobacco, Labbatt, Nokia and now Tim Hortons since 2005.
The Brier includes 12 teams - 1 from each province except Ontario which sends 2 and 1 from the territories. Unlike the woman's Championship the previous years winner is not automatically entered. Alberta has been the Champion for the past 3 years but it's Manitoba that has won a record 26 Briers since it began.
The John Labbatt Centre has been getting the ice ready for the Brier, converting a hockey rink into a curling rink is no easy task. There is an article in the London Free Press today discussing these challenges. The head ice technician is Hans Wuthrich, originally from Switzerland, and was the technician in charge of the curling sheets at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
Source: curling.ca, London Free Press, John Labatt Centre, tsn.ca
The Brier is the annual Canadian men's curling championship, sanctioned by the Canadian Curling Association (CCA). The winner of the Brier goes on to compete as Team Canada at the World Championships.
The Brier has had a few sponsors over the years including Macdonald Tobacco, Labbatt, Nokia and now Tim Hortons since 2005.
The Brier includes 12 teams - 1 from each province except Ontario which sends 2 and 1 from the territories. Unlike the woman's Championship the previous years winner is not automatically entered. Alberta has been the Champion for the past 3 years but it's Manitoba that has won a record 26 Briers since it began.
The John Labbatt Centre has been getting the ice ready for the Brier, converting a hockey rink into a curling rink is no easy task. There is an article in the London Free Press today discussing these challenges. The head ice technician is Hans Wuthrich, originally from Switzerland, and was the technician in charge of the curling sheets at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
Source: curling.ca, London Free Press, John Labatt Centre, tsn.ca
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
HMCS Charlottetown
Did you know Canada.. I'm sure by now you've all heard the HMCS Charlottetown is on her way to Libya to take part in Canadian and international evacuation operations that are already underway there and provide humanitarian relief.
The HMCS Charlottetown is based (homeported) at CFB Halifax serving MARLANT (Maritime Forces Atlantic). She's actually the third ship to carry the designation HMCS Charlottetown. Her motto is "All Challenges Squarely Met" and the ships colours are Silver and Green.
This is not the first mission for the HMCS Charlottetown, she has served in the Canadian Forces since 1995 - and it won't be the last either.
All the best HMCS Charlottetown.
Source: Canadian Navy: HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN
The HMCS Charlottetown is based (homeported) at CFB Halifax serving MARLANT (Maritime Forces Atlantic). She's actually the third ship to carry the designation HMCS Charlottetown. Her motto is "All Challenges Squarely Met" and the ships colours are Silver and Green.
This is not the first mission for the HMCS Charlottetown, she has served in the Canadian Forces since 1995 - and it won't be the last either.
All the best HMCS Charlottetown.
Source: Canadian Navy: HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN
Maple Syrup Time
Did you know Canada.. we're coming up on Maple Syrup time when you'll find plenty of Maple Syrup festivals across Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick.
Canada and the United States are the only two maple syrup producing countries in the world, Canada producing 82% of the total syrup. And it's Quebec that produces the most syrup - about 90%!
Maple Syrup festivals have always been an important part of growing up where we live and I look forward to taking my own kids to a festival this coming weekend. The festivals usually consist of pancake breakfasts, displays on how the maple syrup is collected and processed, crafts, horse drawn wagon rides and more.
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, local festivals
Canada and the United States are the only two maple syrup producing countries in the world, Canada producing 82% of the total syrup. And it's Quebec that produces the most syrup - about 90%!
Maple Syrup festivals have always been an important part of growing up where we live and I look forward to taking my own kids to a festival this coming weekend. The festivals usually consist of pancake breakfasts, displays on how the maple syrup is collected and processed, crafts, horse drawn wagon rides and more.
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, local festivals
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