Friday, January 12, 2018

On This Day In Canadian History.... 

1598 - Troilus de Mesgouez, Marquis de La Roche awarded further ownership and trade monopoly of New France from Henri IV; appointed Lieutenant General of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador

Thursday, January 11, 2018

On This Day In Canadian History....

1957 - Canadian aircraft carrier HMCS Magnificent arrives in Egypt with men and supplies for the UN emergency force; Canadian strength in Egypt now about 1,000 men.

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

On This Day In Canadian History... 

1977 - Canada expels four Cubans, including two diplomats, after RCMP spy investigation.

Tuesday, January 09, 2018

On This Day In Canadian History...

1899 - Manitobans suffer under a record low temperature of -52.8 C/-63 F.

Monday, January 08, 2018

On This Day In Canadian History....           

1947 - Toronto Maple Leaf rookie Howie Meeker scores 5 goals in an NHL game.