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Christina Blizzard

@chrizblizz

Mom. Nan. Journalist. Author. Cape Cod enthusiast. Bridge player

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For the past several days, UK media coverage about Canada has been wall-to-wall and overwhelmingly positive, including today’s “Times” newspaper with a strong editorial - touching on Canada’s easy-going nature, but also our underlying toughness in The True North Strong and Free!

For the past several days, UK media coverage about Canada has been wall-to-wall and overwhelmingly positive, including today’s “Times” newspaper with a strong editorial - touching on Canada’s easy-going nature, but also our underlying toughness in The True North Strong and Free!
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The CIHE supports the Government of Ontario’s decision to uncover the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald at Queen’s Park. Public monuments are not endorsements, but opportunities—vital touchpoints for education, reflection, and dialogue. Macdonald’s legacy is undeniably complex. He

The CIHE supports the Government of Ontario’s decision to uncover the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald at Queen’s Park.

Public monuments are not endorsements, but opportunities—vital touchpoints for education, reflection, and dialogue. Macdonald’s legacy is undeniably complex. He
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🕯️ On this day in 1891, Sir John A. Macdonald passed away at 76. Sir Hector Langevin proudly referred to him as “Canada’s greatest statesman.” But it was Macdonald’s longtime opponent, Wilfrid Laurier, who offered the clearest reflection: “The life of Sir John Macdonald... is

🕯️ On this day in 1891, Sir John A. Macdonald passed away at 76.

Sir Hector Langevin proudly referred to him as “Canada’s greatest statesman.”

But it was Macdonald’s longtime opponent, Wilfrid Laurier,  who offered the clearest reflection:

“The life of Sir John Macdonald... is
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Laurier went on: "It is almost impossible to conceive that the political life of this country, the fate of this country, can continue without him. His loss overwhelms us."

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More than a few exaggerations, ad hominem attacks, and bits of misinformation about Macdonald, Ryerson, and Dundas in this article. I might suggest reading Patrice Dutil's 'Sir John A. Macdonald and the Apocalyptic Year 1885.' Facts matter.

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🪶 This National Indigenous History Month, we honour Shawnadithit, the last known survivor of the Beothuk people of Newfoundland. After her capture in 1823, she lived in St. John’s, where she recorded her people’s stories, language, and beliefs. Her drawings and accounts became

🪶 This National Indigenous History Month, we honour Shawnadithit, the last known survivor of the Beothuk people of Newfoundland.

After her capture in 1823, she lived in St. John’s, where she recorded her people’s stories, language, and beliefs. Her drawings and accounts became
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On this day in 1774: The Quebec Act reshaped Canada by recognizing French language, law, and Catholic faith under British rule—a landmark in coexistence and identity that echoes through history. #QuebecAct #CanadianHistory

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🪶 A Cree leader, Poundmaker was revered as a peacemaker and a visionary. Though he became embroiled in the Northwest Rebellion of 1885, and subsequently convicted of treason, he was later fully exonerated by the Canadian Government. 🔗 buff.ly/xGXnyGq #Canada

🪶 A Cree leader, Poundmaker was revered as a peacemaker and a visionary. Though he became embroiled in the Northwest Rebellion of 1885, and subsequently convicted of treason, he was later fully exonerated by the Canadian Government.  

đź”— buff.ly/xGXnyGq

#Canada
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What if we forgot the people, the stories, and the sacrifices that shaped Canada? This Canada Day, the Canadian Institute for Historical Education invites you to reflect on why our history matters—and what’s at stake when we stop remembering it. Please watch the video. Share

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Very proud of the South East Team ensuring Bramshott was Parade ready for the annual Community's Canada Day Ceremony at Bramshott St Mary's made more so by the attendance of Ralph Goodale, peter hudson and HRH The Princess Royal to remember the 318 Canadians laid to rest...🙌👊🙌

Very proud of the South East Team ensuring Bramshott was Parade ready for the annual Community's Canada Day Ceremony at Bramshott St Mary's made more so by the attendance of <a href="/RalphGoodale/">Ralph Goodale</a>, <a href="/pdhudson1/">peter hudson</a> and HRH The Princess Royal to remember the 318 Canadians laid to rest...🙌👊🙌
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For the 3rd time in history, a non-UK unit will mount the King’s Life Guard. From July 11–21, Canada’s own Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), will stand guard in London, coincidentally marking 125 years of service. #LdSHRC #KingsLifeGuard

For the 3rd time in history, a non-UK unit will mount the King’s Life Guard. From July 11–21, Canada’s own Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), will stand guard in London, coincidentally marking 125 years of service. 

#LdSHRC #KingsLifeGuard
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It’s time to make your voice heard. The Prime Ministers Path is a walking trail in the Township of Wilmot that used to feature life-size bronze sculptures of Canadian Prime Ministers—Sir John A. Macdonald, Robert Borden, William Lyon Mackenzie King, Lester B. Pearson, and

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A Lancaster Bomber flies over Westminster Abbey following our annual Battle of Britain commemoration this morning #BattleOfBritain #BattleOfBritainSunday #BattleOfBritain85