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Dinosaurs! Hadrosaur Eggs Found at Devil's Coolee, Alberta Interested in fossils and dinosaurs, teenager Wendy Sloboda made a significant discovery in southern Alberta: fossilized eggshells. May 11, 2012 - Susanna McLeod

Rupert's Land Purchased in 1870 From the Hudson's Bay Company The Rupert's Land Act, 1868, set out the terms for the purchase of nearly 8 million acres from the Hudson Bay Company, but not all were pleased. May 4, 2012 - Susanna McLeod

Sir Charles GD Roberts, 'Man of Letters', Poet and Writer One of Canada's 19th century poets of renown, Charles GD Roberts also earned respect for his engaging animal stories. He was knighted in 1935. Apr 20, 2012 - Susanna McLeod

Warship 'HMS Acorn' Foundered in Atlantic Ocean in April 1828 The square-rigged sloop-of-war carrying 18 guns was not yet two years old when disaster struck. Commander Gordon and all hands were lost to the Atlantic. Apr 14, 2012 - Susanna McLeod

Château Laurier Hotel, a Century of Luxurious and Grand Service Opened on June 1, 1912, the Château Laurier Hotel resembles a castle, regally overlooking waterways and the City of Ottawa. Apr 7, 2012 - Susanna McLeod

British Colony of Newfoundland Joined Canada in 1949 Eighty-two years after Confederation, a small majority of Newfoundlanders relinquished ties with Britain and voted for union with Canada. Mar 29, 2012 - Susanna McLeod

Origin of the Stanley Cup, 1892 Enjoying hockey games, Lord Stanley realized a challenge prize was needed. A silver punch bowl purchased in 1892, the Stanley Cup is a coveted annual award. Mar 15, 2012 - Susanna McLeod

Fine Artist Charlotte Morrell Schreiber a Canadian Pioneer Charlotte Schreiber set several "firsts" for women artists in Canada, her realism painting skills opening doors in Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and others Mar 3, 2012 - Susanna McLeod

Fur Trader and Red River Settler Alexander Ross (1783-1856) Alexander Ross came to Upper Canada as a fur trader in 1804. Plying his trade, he and his family settled on the Red River, creating a higher-class community Feb 25, 2012 - Susanna McLeod

"The Mad Trapper of Rat River," a 1930s Mystery in Canada's North Surviving several gun battles and eluding manhunts by the Mounties for weeks, trapper Albert Johnson was cornered and shot dead. Who was Albert Johnson? Feb 16, 2012 - Susanna McLeod

A Slave, Marie-Josèphe Angélique Hanged for Montreal Fire in 1734 Attempting to flee with her white lover, Marie-Josèphe Angélique was caught. She was accused of lighting a blaze in Montreal, tortured and put to death Feb 8, 2012 - Susanna McLeod

Built in 1879, Martin's Opera House is Kingston's Grand Theatre Martin's Opera House featured an opulent interior and spacious stage. Later renamed Grand Theatre, a fire destroyed the building but not the spirit Feb 2, 2012 - Susanna McLeod

11-Year-Old Hannah Ingraham Fled American Revolution with Family With little food and a harsh Nova Scotia winter, the Ingraham family survived to set down roots in Canada, members of the United Empire Loyalists Jan 27, 2012 - Susanna McLeod

Russell Motor Car, Luxury Built in Canada in 1908 Overtaking horse and carriage, motor vehicles surged as means of transport. TA Russell built cars for the wealthy with quiet engines and luxurious interiors Jan 14, 2012 - Susanna McLeod

Dare Foods Limited Founded in 1892 by Charles H. Doerr Baking delicious goodies in his Berlin, Ontario grocery store, the baker opened C.H. Doerr Co. The name changed to the easier-to-pronounce Dare in 1945 Jan 10, 2012 - Susanna McLeod

RCAF Pilot Dick Audet Became an Ace on December 29, 1944 During a brief air battle in WW2, Audet raised the RCAF bar by shooting down five enemy aircraft over Osnabruk in five minutes from his Spitfire. Dec 30, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

A Viking Canadian Christmas in 1000 CE? Though not recorded, it is possible that the Vikings from Greenland observed North America's first Christmas at their settlement in Vinland (Newfoundland) Dec 17, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Sir Hugh John Macdonald, Premier of Manitoba in 1899 A treasured moment, Hugh John Macdonald strode Parliament's aisle with his father, Sir John A. Macdonald. Later, Hugh John tackled provincial politics. Dec 7, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

40th Anniversary of the Boston Christmas Tree Given as thanks for their urgent help in the Halifax Explosion of 1917, the City of Boston receives a beautiful Christmas Tree from Nova Scotia. Nov 26, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Canada's 1st Curling Club, the Montreal Curling Club Founded 1807 With irons and brooms, members of the Montreal Curling Club used the thick ice of the St. Lawrence River as their rink. Brrrr... it was a cold game outside Nov 19, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

"Leggotype" Inventor, William Augustus Leggo An inventor of photographic and telegraphy enhancements, William Augustus Leggo was a skilled engraver and publisher from Quebec. Nov 5, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

'Canadian Illustrated News' Used Leggotype Illustrations The first newspaper in Canada to publish quality illustrations, Canadian Illustrated News printed thousands of beautiful pictures to captivate readers Oct 28, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Elizabeth Arden, Canadian Who Built an American Cosmetics Empire A girl from small-town Canada immersed herself in the cosmetics trade and then initiated a company that grew into a world wide phenomenon - Elizabeth Arden. Oct 20, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Five-Pin Bowling, a Canadian Sport Devised in 1909 Thomas F. Ryan changed the bowling world. Shrinking the tenpin ball and pins, Ryan invented rules for 5-Pin Bowling. A favourite, it is only in Canada, eh! Oct 14, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

October is 'Women's History Month in Canada' The 2011 celebration of Women's History Month recognizes women in Canadian Forces. Courageous, they fearlessly tackled duty overseas and service at home. Oct 8, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

'Voice of the Fugitive' Published by Escaped Slave Henry Bibb The first black-owned and operated newspaper in Canada, 'Voice of the Fugitive' provided vital information to slaves seeking freedom north of the border Sep 30, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Thomas Davies, British Soldier and Topographical Artist Creating watercolour paintings to record the countryside for the British army, Thomas Davies developed a talent that made him one of Canada's best artists. Sep 23, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Sir Sam Hughes Organized Divisions and Canadian Aviation Corps Canada needed troops for WWI. Quickly, Samuel Hughes enlisted soldiers for duty. A rogue, Hughes & the Prime Minister disagreed on policies. Hughes resigned Sep 17, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Canada's First Railway, the Champlain and St. Lawrence Railroad Financed by prominent businessmen, the Champlain and St. Lawrence Railroad was built as a portage in 1836 to enhance transportation from Quebec to New York. Sep 8, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Centennial of Marshall McLuhan: He Defined the Medium's Message "The medium is the message," stated Marshall McLuhan. Philosopher, professor and media theorist, McLuhan was a visionary on perspective and future of media Sep 3, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Canada's First Patent, the 'Eureka Fluid Meter,' Issued in 1869 The 'machine for measuring fluids' was devised by William Hamilton. Owner of a productive foundry business, Hamilton was also an inventor. Aug 18, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Royal William, the First Ocean-Going Steamship Built in Canada Constructed in 1831 at Quebec City, Royal William's steam engines powered paddle wheels. The vessel plied the St. Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean. Aug 13, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Benjamin Franklin, Deputy Postmaster of British North America Three post offices were opened in Canada by Ben Franklin - Montreal, Trois Rivieres and Quebec City. He also established a courier service between cities. Aug 6, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Capt Michael Grass Led United Empire Loyalists to Cataraqui 1784 Persecution and violence forced the British faithful to flee after the American Revolution. Crossing into Canada, many made eastern Ontario their new home Jul 30, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

CSPCA, Canada's First Humane Society In 1869, the first Canadian Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals opened in Montreal, Quebec. The initial priority was treatment of work horses Jul 22, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Caroline H. Armington, a Prolific Artist and a Trained Nurse An artist with immense talent in etching, Caroline Armington was commissioned in 1918 to create artwork for the Canadian War Memorials Collection. Jul 7, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

The Library of Parliament, High Victorian Gothic Elegance Under the direction of Fuller and Jones, Ottawa's beautiful Library of Parliament opened in 1876, rich in carvings and beautiful, classic architecture. Jul 1, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Quebec's Société St-Jean-Baptiste Founded June 24, 1834 The Société St-Jean-Baptiste was organized in Lower Canada by Ludger Duvernay to promote French language and rich cultural heritage; a feast marked the day. Jun 24, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Lieutenant-Colonel John By, Royal Engineer of the Rideau Canal British engineer John By led the building of the distinctive Rideau Canal, but difficulties and costs soared. By's camp became Bytown, later Ottawa. Jun 18, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

SS Abyssinia, Canadian Pacific Ship Set Trans-Pacific Record 1887 The first passenger ship to dock at Vancouver from the distant Orient, the SS Abyssinia also set a speed record for the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company. Jun 9, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

"The Frontenac" the First Steamship Built in Upper Canada in 1816 The first passenger steamship built in Upper Canada was constructed at Bath, on the shore of Lake Ontario. The large ship was driven by two paddle wheels. Jun 4, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Prince Edward Island Became a Province of Canada in 1873 Burdened by insurmountable problems, Prince Edward Islanders solved the dilemma by joining Confederation on July 1, 1873. May 28, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

The Centennial of the National Parks of Canada, May 19, 2011 The Dominion Parks Branch was introduced May 19, 1911 under Parks Commissioner J.B. Harkin. Its aim was to preserve Canada's natural and cultural heritage. May 21, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Alice Freeman, aka Investigative Correspondent 'Faith Fenton' In an era when reporting was a man's job, Alice Freeman adopted an alias and wrote newspaper columns, later becoming one of Canada's first female editors. May 14, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Canadians and Tanks in the Battle of Courcelette, September 1916 The British first used tanks to rebuff the Germans at the Somme. Canadians and Newfoundlanders were essential in winning the brief Battle of Courcelette. May 7, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Abraham Gesner Developed the Fuel Kerosene Expensive whale oil was used in lamps to provide light. Geologist Abraham Gesner developed the affordable petroleum fuel Kerosene to illuminate dark nights. Apr 30, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Canadian Astrophysicist Dr. Alice Vibert Douglas The stars draw curious hearts to thoughts of distant worlds. Dr. Alice Vibert Douglas gazed in fascination at twinkling stars as a devoted astrophysicist. Apr 23, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Month of April was Significant to Canadian Women's Right to Vote Provincial governments often enacted legislation in spring. Across Canada, women gradually gained provincial voting rights. Quebec was last in 1940. Apr 15, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Canada's First Electron Microscope at University of Toronto, 1938 Professor Burton and grad students HIllier and Prebus developed the first practical electron microscope that focused a beam of electrons for illumination Apr 9, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

Alexander Keith's Brewery and Political Career in Halifax, NS Expert in brewing and business, Alexander Keith was elected mayor several times and was offered a Senate seat on the Confederation of Canada Apr 1, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

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