Did you know Canada.. with the work day coming to a close and big events planned for Canada Day tomorrow don't forget to get groceries tonight and maybe a quick stop at the LCBO! Everything will (or is suppose to be) closed tomorrow for the National Holiday!
Across the nation there will be parades, parties, fireworks and more. It's best to check with your local newspaper or radio stations for local events. If you are in our Nations Capital tomorrow the special guests are Prince William and Princess Kate, who will be here as part of the Royal Tour.
This is Canada's 144th Birthday and a day to think about Canada's past, present and future as we head into a new year as proud Canadians.
How are you celebrating tomorrow??
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
The Real McCoy
Did you know Canada.. William "Bill" Frederick McCoy was as an American sea captain and, more interestingly, a rum runner smuggler during the Prohibition in the United States.
McCoy worked "rum row", mostly bringing in rum from the Caribbean but then turned to high quality Canadian whiskey which he was famous for delivering. McCoy's legend grew with his quality liquor and fair-dealing brought about the phrase: "it's the real McCoy".
Today Canadian whiskey continues to be of the highest quality in the world and known for it's distinctive taste - it's still the real McCoy!
McCoy worked "rum row", mostly bringing in rum from the Caribbean but then turned to high quality Canadian whiskey which he was famous for delivering. McCoy's legend grew with his quality liquor and fair-dealing brought about the phrase: "it's the real McCoy".
Today Canadian whiskey continues to be of the highest quality in the world and known for it's distinctive taste - it's still the real McCoy!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
The Great Canadian Blog Bash
Did you know Canada.. Just a reminder we are part of The Great Canadian Blog Bash!!
Click here to view our 3 giveaways and be sure to comment for a chance to win!!
We are very proud of our country and love to promote Canadian businesses as well. Be sure to browse some of our past articles about fun Canadian facts and info, some of our favourites include..
Click here to view our 3 giveaways and be sure to comment for a chance to win!!
We are very proud of our country and love to promote Canadian businesses as well. Be sure to browse some of our past articles about fun Canadian facts and info, some of our favourites include..
- * Poutine
- * Hoodoos in Alberta's Badlands
- * Blackflies
- * Klondike Goldrush
- * 9-1-1
- * Canadians spend the most time online
Monday, June 27, 2011
Canadian Invention: Caesar (Cocktail)
Did you know Canada.. It was Calgary bartender Walter Chell, that created the Casear cocktail in 1969.
He experimented for three months, eventually settling on a mixture of hand-mashed clams, tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Tossing in a celery stick for a garnish, Chell called the drink a Bloody Caesar. Chell said his inspiration came from Italy.
It quickly became a popular mixed drink, but remains virtually unknown outside Canada. Surprisingly the Mott's company was independently developing Clamato (a mixture of clam and tomato juices) at the same time the Caesar was invented. Eventually they hired Chell to consult and promote the product and now Motts claims that the Caesar is the most popular mixed drink in Canada, estimating that over 350 million Caesars are consumed every year.
Whether using is as the so called hangover cure or just enjoying a drink I'm sure we've all enjoyed a Casesar or two.
Why not mix some up for Canada Day weekend to celebrate a Canadian made drink!!
Source: Wikipedia, famouscanadians.net, clamato.com
He experimented for three months, eventually settling on a mixture of hand-mashed clams, tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Tossing in a celery stick for a garnish, Chell called the drink a Bloody Caesar. Chell said his inspiration came from Italy.
It quickly became a popular mixed drink, but remains virtually unknown outside Canada. Surprisingly the Mott's company was independently developing Clamato (a mixture of clam and tomato juices) at the same time the Caesar was invented. Eventually they hired Chell to consult and promote the product and now Motts claims that the Caesar is the most popular mixed drink in Canada, estimating that over 350 million Caesars are consumed every year.
Whether using is as the so called hangover cure or just enjoying a drink I'm sure we've all enjoyed a Casesar or two.
Why not mix some up for Canada Day weekend to celebrate a Canadian made drink!!
Source: Wikipedia, famouscanadians.net, clamato.com
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Check your mail boxes Tuesday!
Did you know Canada.. Canada Post has initiated the process to resume operations following the passage of back to work legislation (Bill C-6). Employees will begin to report to work for their regularly scheduled shifts on Monday June 27 and on Tuesday June 28.
According to Canada Post..
Canadian consumers and businesses can expect to start receiving mail on Tuesday, June 28.
Post offices that were closed will start to reopen on Tuesday and resume regular operations.
All mailboxes will be unsealed starting on Monday and ready to receive mail as soon as possible.
According to Canada Post..
Canadian consumers and businesses can expect to start receiving mail on Tuesday, June 28.
Post offices that were closed will start to reopen on Tuesday and resume regular operations.
All mailboxes will be unsealed starting on Monday and ready to receive mail as soon as possible.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Canada Post heading back to work!
Did you know Canada.. we are in luck! Just at 8pm on Saturday night The House gave third reading to the Canada Post back-to-work bill and by a vote of 158-113 it was passed. The house then adjourned for summer.
The Senate will receive the bill on Sunday morning and it should be a go for Canada Post back to work some time next week. In fact, according to Labour Minister Lisa Raitt, The back-to-work order would go into force 24 hours after receiving royal assent.
If you can believe this came to conclusion after a 58 hour filibuster! The Conservative government says the old record of non-stop debate was 27.5 hours which was set in 1989.
The Senate will receive the bill on Sunday morning and it should be a go for Canada Post back to work some time next week. In fact, according to Labour Minister Lisa Raitt, The back-to-work order would go into force 24 hours after receiving royal assent.
If you can believe this came to conclusion after a 58 hour filibuster! The Conservative government says the old record of non-stop debate was 27.5 hours which was set in 1989.
Friday, June 24, 2011
TGCBB: Shauna's Bowtique
Update: Giveaway is now closed - thank you everyone for commenting - Happy Canada Day!! The winner is being contacted now.
Did you know Canada.. last week we introduced you to Shauna's Bowtique - a Canadian Company that sells beautifully handmade hats, hair bows and clips, headbands, tutus, belts, ties and much more.
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Now it's time for one lucky reader to win a customized assortment of clips and headbands will sent to the winner from Shauna's Bowtique!! Approx. a $30 value!
Mandatory Entry - one mandatory entry per person
Tell us what you do to dress up a little? Let us know in a comment below.
Optional Entries - 1 comment per each optional entry
- Like Shauna's Bowtique on Facebook
- Follow Did you know Canada on GFC
- Follow @diduknowcanada on Twitter
- Like Did you know Canada on Facebook
- Tweet this giveaway (link to your tweet in comment, can be done 2x a day during giveaway)
Example Tweet..
#TGCBB Enter to win an assortment of clips from Canadian Company Shauna's Bowtique! Ends 07/01 @diduknowcanada http://bit.ly/lBvLeN
Giveaway open to our Canadian readers - closing July 1st at 9:00pm EST. You must leave an email address so I have a way to contact you in the event that you win. Winners must respond by July 4th or another winner will be chosen in their place.
*Prize is not the clips shown, customized assortment will be sent based on your child's age.
Did you know Canada.. last week we introduced you to Shauna's Bowtique - a Canadian Company that sells beautifully handmade hats, hair bows and clips, headbands, tutus, belts, ties and much more.
*Now it's time for one lucky reader to win a customized assortment of clips and headbands will sent to the winner from Shauna's Bowtique!! Approx. a $30 value!
Mandatory Entry - one mandatory entry per person
Tell us what you do to dress up a little? Let us know in a comment below.
Optional Entries - 1 comment per each optional entry
- Like Shauna's Bowtique on Facebook
- Follow Did you know Canada on GFC
- Follow @diduknowcanada on Twitter
- Like Did you know Canada on Facebook
- Tweet this giveaway (link to your tweet in comment, can be done 2x a day during giveaway)
Example Tweet..
#TGCBB Enter to win an assortment of clips from Canadian Company Shauna's Bowtique! Ends 07/01 @diduknowcanada http://bit.ly/lBvLeN
Giveaway open to our Canadian readers - closing July 1st at 9:00pm EST. You must leave an email address so I have a way to contact you in the event that you win. Winners must respond by July 4th or another winner will be chosen in their place.
*Prize is not the clips shown, customized assortment will be sent based on your child's age.
TGCBB: Young Drivers of Canada
Update: Giveaway is now closed - thank you everyone for commenting - Happy Canada Day!! The winner is being contacted now.
Did you know Canada.. as we told you last week one lucky reader will win a $100 gift certificate for Young Drivers of Canada!
As a Young Drivers graudate my self I am so happy to know that with this prize there will be another confident and safe driver on the road.
Mandatory Entry - one mandatory entry per person
What's the number one complaint you have about other drivers on the road. Let us know in a comment below.
Optional Entries - 1 comment per each optional entry
- Follow @youngdrivers on Twitter
- Like Young Drivers of Canada on Facebook
- Follow Did you know Canada on GFC
- Follow @diduknowcanada on Twitter
- Like Did you know Canada on Facebook
- Tweet this giveaway (link to your tweet in comment, can be done 2x a day during giveaway)
Example Tweet..
#TGCBB Enter to win a $100 gift certificate from Young Drivers of Canada! Ends 07/01 @diduknowcanada http://bit.ly/j8UkqA
Giveaway open to our Canadian readers - closing July 1st at 9:00pm EST. You must leave an email address so I have a way to contact you in the event that you win. Winners must respond by July 4th or another winner will be chosen in their place.
Did you know Canada.. as we told you last week one lucky reader will win a $100 gift certificate for Young Drivers of Canada!
As a Young Drivers graudate my self I am so happy to know that with this prize there will be another confident and safe driver on the road.
Mandatory Entry - one mandatory entry per person
What's the number one complaint you have about other drivers on the road. Let us know in a comment below.
Optional Entries - 1 comment per each optional entry
- Follow @youngdrivers on Twitter
- Like Young Drivers of Canada on Facebook
- Follow Did you know Canada on GFC
- Follow @diduknowcanada on Twitter
- Like Did you know Canada on Facebook
- Tweet this giveaway (link to your tweet in comment, can be done 2x a day during giveaway)
Example Tweet..
#TGCBB Enter to win a $100 gift certificate from Young Drivers of Canada! Ends 07/01 @diduknowcanada http://bit.ly/j8UkqA
Giveaway open to our Canadian readers - closing July 1st at 9:00pm EST. You must leave an email address so I have a way to contact you in the event that you win. Winners must respond by July 4th or another winner will be chosen in their place.
TGCBB: Pink Espresso
Update: Giveaway is now closed - thank you everyone for commenting - Happy Canada Day!! The winner is being contacted now.
Did you know Canada.. we told you about Pink Espresso last week and now it's time to enter to win a $10 eGiftCard as part of The Great Canadian Blog Bash!!
Pink Espresso is a Canadian Company based in Ottawa, Ontario and I love what they have to say about their products: products that make you feel "Over the Top" about yourself - as they are products you can feel Fah~Buu~Lus~ about!
Mandatory Entry - one mandatory entry per person
Tell us what you do to relax - take a bubble bath, read a book? Let us know in a comment below.
Optional Entries - 1 comment per each optional entry
- Follow @pinkespressoltd on Twitter
- Like Pink Espresso LTD on Facebook
- Follow Did you know Canada on GFC
- Follow @diduknowcanada on Twitter
- Like Did you know Canada on Facebook
- Tweet this giveaway (link to your tweet in comment, can be done 2x a day during giveaway)
Example Tweet..
#TGCBB Enter to win a $10 eGiftCard from Canadian Company Pink Espresso! Ends 07/01 @diduknowcanada http://bit.ly/mva2UH
Giveaway open to our Canadian readers (excluding Quebec) who are 18 years and older - closing July 1st at 9:00pm EST. You must leave an email address so I have a way to contact you in the event that you win. Winners must respond by July 4th or another winner will be chosen in their place.
Did you know Canada.. we told you about Pink Espresso last week and now it's time to enter to win a $10 eGiftCard as part of The Great Canadian Blog Bash!!
Pink Espresso is a Canadian Company based in Ottawa, Ontario and I love what they have to say about their products: products that make you feel "Over the Top" about yourself - as they are products you can feel Fah~Buu~Lus~ about!
Mandatory Entry - one mandatory entry per person
Tell us what you do to relax - take a bubble bath, read a book? Let us know in a comment below.
Optional Entries - 1 comment per each optional entry
- Follow @pinkespressoltd on Twitter
- Like Pink Espresso LTD on Facebook
- Follow Did you know Canada on GFC
- Follow @diduknowcanada on Twitter
- Like Did you know Canada on Facebook
- Tweet this giveaway (link to your tweet in comment, can be done 2x a day during giveaway)
Example Tweet..
#TGCBB Enter to win a $10 eGiftCard from Canadian Company Pink Espresso! Ends 07/01 @diduknowcanada http://bit.ly/mva2UH
Giveaway open to our Canadian readers (excluding Quebec) who are 18 years and older - closing July 1st at 9:00pm EST. You must leave an email address so I have a way to contact you in the event that you win. Winners must respond by July 4th or another winner will be chosen in their place.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Canada Post/CUPW Talks Break Off
Did you know Canada.. the talks between Canada Post and the CUPW broke off Wednesday night. It is now up to our government to send Canada Post workers back to work and end the work stoppage.
As we mentioned before the government actually starts their summer break today but some good news - they say they will sit through the weekend if necessary to get the bill passed through government. It could be as early as today but as we mentioned before the NDP has previously said they would stall these proceedings. Now that talks have broken off the stalling may no longer be necessary though. Another road block may be that Friday is St. Jean Baptiste Day and the Liberals feel it is inappropriate to sit during this Quebec holiday.
Personally I'll be happy even with next week as long as it happens and the mail starts getting delivered again!
As we mentioned before the government actually starts their summer break today but some good news - they say they will sit through the weekend if necessary to get the bill passed through government. It could be as early as today but as we mentioned before the NDP has previously said they would stall these proceedings. Now that talks have broken off the stalling may no longer be necessary though. Another road block may be that Friday is St. Jean Baptiste Day and the Liberals feel it is inappropriate to sit during this Quebec holiday.
Personally I'll be happy even with next week as long as it happens and the mail starts getting delivered again!
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