July 1 is Canada Day. This year, it celebrates Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation.
Incidentally, The first Saturday in July is also International Cherry Pit Spitting Day. Past three year winning spits -
2014 Brian Krause Dimondale, MI 80' 8"
2015 Kevin Bartz Niles, MI 48' 8"
2016 Rick Krause Tuba City, AZ 48' 2 1/4"
Brian Krause is also holder of the US record cherry pit spit of 93' 6 1/2", set during 2003.
Showing posts with label Canada Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canada Day. Show all posts
Jun 30, 2017
Jun 26, 2015
Canada Day
The birthday of a country is a special day
for the citizens of that country. Canada Day was first celebrated on
July 1, 1867, commemorating the Constitution Act, 1867, which
integrated three colonies into one country named Canada. It was
initially called the Dominion Day, but with the approval to pass the
Canada Act, it was renamed in 1982. Various activities at the Canada
Day include parades, festivals, fireworks, musical performances, and
more.
The Calgary Stampede is scheduled for July 3 to 12, 2015, Calgary Stampede is an exciting outdoor show held in Calgary, Canada. It is an annual exhibition and rodeo that helps people re-live the era of cowboys. Over one million people attend this annual festival that features First Nations exhibitions, a parade, rocking stage shows and concerts. The Calgary Stampede is famous for rodeos, and chuck wagon racing, along with competitions.
The Calgary Stampede is scheduled for July 3 to 12, 2015, Calgary Stampede is an exciting outdoor show held in Calgary, Canada. It is an annual exhibition and rodeo that helps people re-live the era of cowboys. Over one million people attend this annual festival that features First Nations exhibitions, a parade, rocking stage shows and concerts. The Calgary Stampede is famous for rodeos, and chuck wagon racing, along with competitions.
Jul 4, 2014
Happy Canada Day
On July 1, 1867, the
nation was officially born when the Constitution Act joined three
provinces into one country: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the
Canada province, which then split into Ontario and Quebec. However,
Canada was not completely independent of England until 1982.
Jun 29, 2013
Canada Facts
Canada is the world's second-largest
country by total area, and its common border with the United States
is the world's longest land border. It has ten provinces and three
territories located in the northern part of North America. It
extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific, northward into the Arctic
Ocean (just south of Greenland), and borders on the south with The
US. Its capital is Ottawa and its population of about 35 million is
about one tenth the size of the US population. The top five
largest countries in order are: Russia, Canada, China, United
States, Brazil.
The current Canadian flag is less than fifty years old. On December 15, 1964 the Canadian Parliament voted to accept the current maple leaf design. The official flag was hoisted for the first time February 15, 1965. Two years later, Canada celebrated its 100th anniversary and used the occasion to promote the new flag.
The maple leaf design by George Stanley and John Matheson is based on the flag of the Royal Military College of Canada. February 15 is now celebrated annually as National Flag of Canada Day.
Canada is a federal state governed as a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. However, Canada has complete sovereignty as an independent country and the Queen's role as monarch of Canada is separate from her role as the British monarch or the monarch of any of the other Commonwealth realms.
The Canada Act of 1982, among other provisions formally ended the British parliament having power to pass laws extending to Canada at its own request.
In 1958, a US high school student, Bob Heft designed the current US flag for a class project and received a B- grade. He also designed a flag with 51 stars, just in case. The current US flag has been used since July 4, 1960.
The current Canadian flag is less than fifty years old. On December 15, 1964 the Canadian Parliament voted to accept the current maple leaf design. The official flag was hoisted for the first time February 15, 1965. Two years later, Canada celebrated its 100th anniversary and used the occasion to promote the new flag.
The maple leaf design by George Stanley and John Matheson is based on the flag of the Royal Military College of Canada. February 15 is now celebrated annually as National Flag of Canada Day.
Canada is a federal state governed as a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. However, Canada has complete sovereignty as an independent country and the Queen's role as monarch of Canada is separate from her role as the British monarch or the monarch of any of the other Commonwealth realms.
The Canada Act of 1982, among other provisions formally ended the British parliament having power to pass laws extending to Canada at its own request.
In 1958, a US high school student, Bob Heft designed the current US flag for a class project and received a B- grade. He also designed a flag with 51 stars, just in case. The current US flag has been used since July 4, 1960.
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