Friday, April 27, 2018

On This Day In Canadian History.... 

1977 - 
Parti Quebecois government proposes the Charter of the French Language as Bill One in the National Assembly; to make French thee working language in Quebec and limit the use of English.

Thursday, April 26, 2018

On This Day In Canadian History.... 

1983 - 
First flight of Skyship 500 at Toronto Airport; can carry 10 people; uses non-flammable helium; first Canadian-built airship.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

On This Day In Canadian History.... 


1967 - House of Commons passes Act unifying the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force into one unit, the Canadian Armed Forces.

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

On This Day In Canadian History.... 

1985 - Supreme Court of Canada ruling allows Sunday shopping in most provinces.

Monday, April 23, 2018

On This Day In Canadian History.... 

1906 - Alberta Legislature sets the provincial speed limit at 10 mph in the city and 20 mph in the country.