I have come across the following Canadian websites, social media websites, and newspaper articles this past week that were of interest to me, and I thought you might be interested in them, too.
Websites
No new websites this week.
Events in History
On June 2, in 1866, Canadian militia units panicked and lost the "Battle of Ridgeway" after 700 Fenians attempted an invasion of the Niagara Peninsula.
To read about the Fenian Raid, read Battle of Ridgeway at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Ridgeway
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Do you know which was the first letter of the alphabet that was sent by Guglielmo Marconi across the Atlantic from Cornwall, England to a receiving station in St. John's, Newfoundland?
It was the letter ‘S’!
It was sent across the Atlantic in 1901, because in 1897, Marconi had formed a wireless telegraphy company to develop its commercial applications – The Wireless Telegraph & Signal Company.
To read about this, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guglielmo_Marconi
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In 1918, air mail service was inaugurated between New York, Boston, and Montreal.
In June 1871, Londoners crowded Trafalgar Square to see 7-foot-5 Anna Swan from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia marry 7-foot-9 Martin Buren Bates of Kentucky at St. Martin-In-The-Fields Church. They became engaged during a week-long trans-Atlantic voyage, and Queen Victoria provided the wedding dress!!
To read their marriage, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Van_Buren_Bates
Social Media
History Blogs
Here is a list of history blogs in Canada.
Newspaper Articles
History comes to life at the Military Museums’ Summer Skirmish
Read about the Guns of the Golden West, a historical re-enactment group that represents the gunfighters of the 1880s.
Meewasin Trail to connect to Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Construction begins Friday to connect the Meewasin Trail to Wanuskewin Heritage Park
The official sod-turning ceremony took place Friday, kicking off construction to connect the Meewasin Trail at 71st Street to Wanuskewin Heritage Park as part of the Trans Canada Trail.
What the History Books say about the Canadian Grand Prix
First run in 1967 in Montreal, the history of the Canadian Grand Prix is told inn pictures with captions.
Camp Kadesh has deep roots in Sask. history
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/travel/Camp+Kadesh+deep+roots+Sask+history/9917454/story.html#ixzz33xhgouCm
The roots of Camp Kadesh go back to 1946 when Alfred and Eldean Friesen from Dalmeny Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church began a ministry to children that became known as Scripture Mission, from which Camp Kadesh was created.
The roots of Camp Kadesh go back to 1946 when Alfred and Eldean Friesen from Dalmeny Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church began a ministry to children that became known as Scripture Mission, from which Camp Kadesh was created.
Canadian history lives on in Smiths Falls
http://www.kingstonregion.com/news-story/4560836-canadian-history-lives-on-in-smiths-falls
Smith’s Falls is located half way between Ottawa and Kinston on the Rideau Canal, and it is the home of the Rideau Canal Visitor Centre.
http://www.kingstonregion.com/news-story/4560836-canadian-history-lives-on-in-smiths-falls
Smith’s Falls is located half way between Ottawa and Kinston on the Rideau Canal, and it is the home of the Rideau Canal Visitor Centre.
Ed Coleman's History: Names of men important to history forgotten
http://www.novanewsnow.com/Opinion/Columnists/2014-06-05/article-3749837/Ed-Colemans-History%3A-Names-of-men-important-to-history-forgotten/1
Colemam writes about Ernest Steckle Eaton, the man who first discovered that Debert in Nova Scotia was a site of where Paleo-Indians settled over 10,000 years ago.
Colemam writes about Ernest Steckle Eaton, the man who first discovered that Debert in Nova Scotia was a site of where Paleo-Indians settled over 10,000 years ago.
St. Peter's among Nova Scotia communities to receive spirit award
http://www.capebretonpost.com/Living/2014-06-06/article-3753633/St.-Peters-among-Nova-Scotia-communities-to-receive-spirit-award/1
The other towns that were chosen in Nova Scotia were Bridgewater, the Sackville area and the Town of Amherst.
The other towns that were chosen in Nova Scotia were Bridgewater, the Sackville area and the Town of Amherst.
Students paired with soldiers who died overseas http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/06/04/students_paired_with_soldiers_who_died_overseas.html
40 students from John McCrae Secondary School in Nepean, Ontario toured Europe last week as part of almost 1,000 Canadian students, teachers, cadets and military personnel who visited battlefields and landmarks of the Second World War to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
40 students from John McCrae Secondary School in Nepean, Ontario toured Europe last week as part of almost 1,000 Canadian students, teachers, cadets and military personnel who visited battlefields and landmarks of the Second World War to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
Historic sign dismantled to appear in club
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/Historic+sign+dismantled+appear+club/9905363/story.html
The marquee from the old Capitol Theatre, which was demolished in 1979, was recently moved to the new Capitol Music Club, and it’s causing some concern to the Saskatoon Heritage Society.
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/Historic+sign+dismantled+appear+club/9905363/story.html
The marquee from the old Capitol Theatre, which was demolished in 1979, was recently moved to the new Capitol Music Club, and it’s causing some concern to the Saskatoon Heritage Society.
Detroit River history showcased at community museum
SOS Saving our Strait showcases clean up efforts along Detroit River over last 60 years
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/detroit-river-history-showcased-at-community-museum-1.2661612
There's a new exhibit at Windsor's Community Museum showcasing the Detroit River's history.
SOS Saving our Strait showcases clean up efforts along Detroit River over last 60 years
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/detroit-river-history-showcased-at-community-museum-1.2661612
There's a new exhibit at Windsor's Community Museum showcasing the Detroit River's history.
Government of Canada Invests $10.05 million in Province House National Historic Site
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1955273#ixzz33ZnZU7E3
They will do o repairs to the roof and windows, addressing water infiltration into the building and contributing, in general, to the preservation of the structure.
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1955273#ixzz33ZnZU7E3
They will do o repairs to the roof and windows, addressing water infiltration into the building and contributing, in general, to the preservation of the structure.
A traditional Hungarian wedding in New Brunswick
http://www.nj.com/middlesex/index.ssf/2014/06/glimpse_of_history_a_traditional_hungarian_wedding_in_new_brunswick.html
Read about 20th century Hungarian wedding in the province of New Brunswick.
Story of the Week
http://www.nj.com/middlesex/index.ssf/2014/06/glimpse_of_history_a_traditional_hungarian_wedding_in_new_brunswick.html
Read about 20th century Hungarian wedding in the province of New Brunswick.
Story of the Week
Credit: Emily Wang of Edmonton, Alberta
2014 Canada Day Challenge
As the country get ready to celebrate the 147th birthday of Canada on the 1st of July, the young people of the country have been busy.
They have used their “creativity and imagination” and have taken “up the challenge to explore Canada's history, culture, and identity and to discover what makes this country a truly special place”.
The 1st place winner in the Draw it! Competition was Emily Wang of Edmonton, Alberta and she 13 years old. The 1st place winner in the Snap it! Competition was Alana Krug-Macleaod of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and she is 16 years old, and the 1st place in the Write it! Competition is Sarah Peerless of Tell, British Columbia, who is 16 years old.
Go to http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1292269021030 to view the winners, and 1st and 2nd runners-up in each category.
Congratulations to everyone!
Reminder: Check the Canadian Week in Review (CWR) next Monday for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada. It’s the ONLY news blog of its kind in country!
The next post will be on 16 June 2014.
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