Canada, As I See It

A chance encounter. And here I am – ready to talk about perhaps one of the first Canadian Actors I ever knew of. Come, listen with me, as I explore the life of William Shatner.

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This week I'm going to talk a little about not just ANY band...THE BAND.

From being the back-up to one of Canada's most famous American singers, to sharing the stage at the Rock and Roll Hall of fame with some of the most well-known musicians.

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Remember when I did this last year? Had a show of random facts?

Neither did I – I had to look it up. That's why I make copious notes.

Well, I remembered that I did it..my memory isn't THAT bad.

Thanks for joining me on this week's podcast.

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It's spring! Baseball spring-training is done, and it is now time to get to the the real deal! Join me as I look at Canada's teams, and a little bit of history of the game.

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Canadian Prime Ministers.

We have a new one. Find out about the history of Canada's highest political office.

I'm answering several questions that must be burning a hole in your mind.

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I'm tired.

There was a nano-second, when I considered whether or not I could/would keep doing this.

I am forever encountering those who are looking for a short-cut, and I am seemingly always “on”.

Yet they keep trying to ice-skate uphill.

Then a switch flipped.

I know what I am doing. I know that I am patriotic.

I know that I do enjoy doing this.

Maple Syrup.

It's time to stock up.

AND plan your trip now to see how this ambrosia is made.

Check out https://ontariomaple.com/ and find out where you can go to get this uniquely Canadian experience.

This week I'm talking about how it's made, AND I have a little bit of news on what's been happening in Ontario.

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The Stanley Cup.

You may recognize the name, and even know what it is, and who it is awarded to. But did you know that today is the 132nd anniversary of the first time that the cup was awarded?

Join me as I look into the history of the most recognizable trophy in the history of professional sports.

Find out more about the cup, and see photos of it's literal growth through the years: https://www.hhof.com/thecollection/stanleycu...

February 15, 1965 That was the day, 60 years ago that the newly-christened Canadian Flag, “The Maple Leaf” was flown for the first time on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa Ontario.

Join me as I look into the history of one of the most recognizable flags in the world.

Check out the ceremony that took place on that day here: https://www.nfb.ca/film/february_15_1965_raising_canadas_new_flag/

Find out more about the history of that f...

Numbers can be large – 20 trillion. Numbers can be small – 1 Numbers can be scary – a lot of buildings used to avoid “having” a 13th floor.

And numbers can be funny.

What number is funny? Three.

Three is a number often used in comedy circles...or comedy triangles, or even comedy tetrahedrons.

Join me as I look into “the rule of three”, and a Canadian connection to comedy (like there isn't one)...

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This week is just filled with alliterative Canadian facts, tangents and humour. Join me as we begin to ramp up to my birthday month, and throw out a whole bunch of funny spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks.

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This week, a subject near to my heart...the pursuit of all things trivial. Or perhaps I should just say, Trivial Pursuit.

When this game came out, I fell in love. I thought...”finally, a game that wasn't Monopoly”, It has grown to be popular the world over, and often the definitive answer to, “who did what and when?” This week, I have another friend introducing the podcast: Steve. Steve is a fellow writer, but he has learned how...

You may be thinking, what does Winnie The Pooh have to do with Canada?

Well, after talking about both sides of my family over the last month or so – I'm here to give you Pooh's lineage – and to do so, I have invited my wife Caroline to help dig into it. Join us as we look into HIS family tree!

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Today class, please turn your textbooks to the page on Canadian Elections. We will likely be experiencing one, and that is just that, an experience, before we hit summer.

Here is what you have to expect over the next few weeks, and how it works.

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And now, you are about to get the REST of the story.

Last week, I spoke of my mother's side of the family – this week, it's my father's side.

And, although not as deep in data – it does have quite a few stories and tangents. Of COURSE it has tangents – do you forget who you are listening to? After hearing today's podcast, you'll have a deeper understanding of how and why I have such a desire to talk of all things Canadian.

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You might recognize the name featured on this week's show. You may know it from television.

You may know it from history.

You may know it from...me...

Here is just a taste of the family that made me...me...

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This episode is about Canada's largest province. We took a bus tour to Québec to experience some of their European Christmas markets. It was a wonderful experience, and I would absolutely encourage you to check it out. And, as an added bonus, there's a bit of a history lesson. The best part? There is no exam after the show.

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When my wife Caroline was just out of college, and looking for a job, her mother said to "aim high".

It didn't take long before she returned home with a job offer from the CN Tower restaurant, the "Top of Toronto". Caroline turned to her mother and said..."is this high enough for you?" True story. To this day, it remains the definitive landmark on the City of Toronto lakeshore, and a place I drive by every day of the week. Join me...

The joint is jumping around here this week. We've got Greeting Card shows, Cookie Exchanges, family get-togethers, and of course those pesky little things we call our day-to-day jobs. So this week, what better than to talk about than a Canadian invention, Jolly Jumpers!

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