#canadaisawesome — Public Fediverse posts
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Good Morning #Canada
On September 8th we celebrate International Literacy Day and this year it coincides with #BackToSchool. Canada's education system is well regarded worldwide and our #Literacy rates are slightly above the world average. But there are gaps with 15% of Canadians considered functionally illiterate.
#StatsCan provides us with an excellent snapshot of Literacy, Numeracy and Adaptive Problem-Solving skills of Canadians.#CanadaIsAwesome #Reading
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/241210/dq241210a-eng.htm -
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Toronto's Line 5, referred to as the Eglinton Crosstown, has been open for over 6 months and the general consensus locally is that it's pretty good. This excellent video provides a review of the LRT, including the supporting network, benefits, negatives, and Toronto's overall design philosophy for #PublicTransit. It rightly points out Canada is generally bad at design and is still in love with cars.#CanadaIsAwesome #UrbanDesign #WalkableCities.
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Good Morning #Canada
Toronto's Line 5, referred to as the Eglinton Crosstown, has been open for over 6 months and the general consensus locally is that it's pretty good. This excellent video provides a review of the LRT, including the supporting network, benefits, negatives, and Toronto's overall design philosophy for #PublicTransit. It rightly points out Canada is generally bad at design and is still in love with cars.#CanadaIsAwesome #UrbanDesign #WalkableCities.
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Good Morning #Canada
Toronto's Line 5, referred to as the Eglinton Crosstown, has been open for over 6 months and the general consensus locally is that it's pretty good. This excellent video provides a review of the LRT, including the supporting network, benefits, negatives, and Toronto's overall design philosophy for #PublicTransit. It rightly points out Canada is generally bad at design and is still in love with cars.#CanadaIsAwesome #UrbanDesign #WalkableCities.
https://youtu.be/QJ9aiT-kXVU -
Good Morning #Canada
Toronto's Line 5, referred to as the Eglinton Crosstown, has been open for over 6 months and the general consensus locally is that it's pretty good. This excellent video provides a review of the LRT, including the supporting network, benefits, negatives, and Toronto's overall design philosophy for #PublicTransit. It rightly points out Canada is generally bad at design and is still in love with cars.#CanadaIsAwesome #UrbanDesign #WalkableCities.
https://youtu.be/QJ9aiT-kXVU -
Good Morning #Canada
Toronto's Line 5, referred to as the Eglinton Crosstown, has been open for over 6 months and the general consensus locally is that it's pretty good. This excellent video provides a review of the LRT, including the supporting network, benefits, negatives, and Toronto's overall design philosophy for #PublicTransit. It rightly points out Canada is generally bad at design and is still in love with cars.#CanadaIsAwesome #UrbanDesign #WalkableCities.
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When I'm working on a #TravelCanada post I sometimes realize that I don't give Saskatchewan a lot of attention. I apologize to the Saskies in my audience. To celebrate the province's 121st anniversary of joining Canada (Sept 1st, 1905), here are 3 #ProvincialParks that are hidden gems. Remember, when you're taking the grids it's local courtesy to wave or nod as you drive by.3 Saskatchewan regional parks - CBC News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/land-of-living-stories-saskatchewan-regional-parks-1.6480518 -
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Apparently it's International Bacon Day - not to be confused with Bacon Lovers Day (August 20th) or National Bacon Day (December 20th). And you are only allowed to celebrate with #Bacon, not Back Bacon or Peameal Bacon. Follow the rules and no one gets hurt.
Here's a public service announcement from the Canadian Pork Council explaining why reducing our meat intake is unhealthy. I trust them...How much meat do we eat?
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Yesterday's post on Skyscrapers elicited a response from @wordstitcher asking if a list of old Post Office buildings existed. I couldn't find one but did discover the Heritage Railway Station Act that has saved 150+ stations across Canada. Many are unique "Chateau" styled buildings that are still in use or have been repurposed as libraries or community centres.#CanadaIsAwesome #Architecture #History
HistoricPlaces.ca - Heritage Railway Stations
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Did you know that Toronto, widely acknowledged as the centre of the universe, is the #2 city in North America with the most #Skyscrapers measured by buildings over 150m. That factoid is brought to you by Skyscraper Day, when every September 3rd we are encouraged to look up and appreciate the towering architecture. And there are 14 new skyscrapers nearing completion.Skyscrapers: The Canadian Encyclopedia
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A few weeks ago I posted a poll that ultimately named Brampton as Canada’s most boring city. But today I present to you a unique art installation in the Mount Pleasant community. The Ghost Train, by artist Ron Baird, reveals a silhouette of a steam train as the viewer moves around the piece. The square where this interactive art is located also has the original train station now converted to a library.#CanadaIsAwesome #BigStuffInSmallTowns
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Thaidene Nëné: Land of the Ancestors
On the East Arm of Great Slave Lake, Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve is a model of co-governance between Parks Canada and local Indigenous governments. Its name means 'Land of the Ancestors' in Dënesųłıné. The park protects a sacred cultural landscape and a crucial transition zone from boreal forest to tundra. #Canada #ThaideneNene #CanadaIsAwesome #NWT 🇨🇦
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If you're looking for a start or end point for your next #TravelCanada adventure, then consider the Mile O landmark. Located in Victoria BC, it marks the beginning of the 7,821 km Trans-Canada Highway that runs to St. John's NFLD. Construction of the highway started in 1950 and completed in 1971. Including connecting routes, designated as part of the Trans-Canada, the highway is approximately 12,800 km long.Mile 0 | Victoria, BC
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It's National Matchmaker Day so Moms across the country have legal authority set you up with random strangers on the street. But of course we're talking about celebrating the professionals who manage the search for a soul mate. You may be tired of "swiping right", worried about #AI choosing your next spouse or dealing with #Matchmakers with "certificates" from dubious sources. There's a better way.Looking for love - CBC Arts
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/canadian-dating-events-art-galleries-art-studios-museums-9.7084704 -
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If you're interested in the Ontario Line transit project in Toronto, the 15.6 km subway line that will cost $34B, then this post is for you. The line will bring 15 new stations to the city, reducing congestion and improving access. This documentary provides some history, an excellent overview of the entire project, and explains a little bit about how Ford's policies have contributed to tripling the original budget.#CanadaIsAwesome #PublicTransit
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Somewhat politically incorrect, slightly detrimental to our Canadian reputation, but delivered with humour. A scientific discussion on which country is more harmful to your health.
CANADA Vs AUSTRALIA
WHICH ONE IS THE MOST DANGEROUS
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Over the past week we've noticed an increasing amount of #CanadaGeese V formations flying overhead. Living so close to Lake Simcoe that's not unusual but it seems to be happening earlier this year. It's estimated that there are more than 7 million Canada Geese in North America and migrations are becoming shorter or nonexistent.
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The biggest event in Canada is now in its 2nd week - the Canadian National Exhibition. The CNE, or the Ex as the cool kids call it, has been the biggest event in Canada since 1879 because it's held in Toronto, acknowledged as the centre of the universe. Don't be a hater.
In keeping with Toronto’s reputation for art and cuisine, here is a summary of the CNE's wacky foods you can expect.#CanadaIsAwesome #TravelCanada #LetsGoToTheEx
https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2026/08/cne-foods-2026-toronto/
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#HappyBirthday to Aleksandar Živojinović, born OTD in Fernie BC. He is better known as Alex Lifeson, the guitarist for the rock band Rush. In 1968, he co-founded the band with drummer John Rutsey and bassist and lead vocalist Jeff Jones. One month later, Jones was replaced by Geddy Lee and in 1974, Rutsey was succeeded by Neil Peart. I was never a fan but you can't dispute their worldwide success. -
Good Morning #Canada
It's #NationalDogDay and you are legally obligated to spoil your doggo. Start now.
According to #StatsCan and the internet, therefore true, here are some Canadian dog facts.
- In 2022, Canucks owned 7.9m dogs
- Large dogs, over 22.5kg, made up 40%
- Most popular dog breed = Labrador Retriever (12%)
- Prairie provinces, Northern Canada, and B.C. are more likely to own dogs
- 42% of Maritimers allow dogs to sleep in their bed -
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An interesting #Immigration wave that is not well known outside of Quebec is referred to as The King's Daughters (French: filles du roy in the spelling of the era). The program sponsored by King Louis XIV managed the recruitment and Immigration of approximately 830 young French women to New France between 1663 and 1673. In just 10 years the population of the colony doubled, from 3,200 to 6,700.#CanadaIsAwesome #History
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Please excuse my self indulgence today but I'm celebrating a milestone - my 70th birthday. I feel strangely confident at this age, in a better mental state versus when I turned 60. I'm in decent physical shape and downsizing in 2025 has given us financial security.
Being born in 1956 means the 1960s was a pretty important decade for me growing up in Toronto. So this short video brought back a lot of memories. -
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Alert Bay is situated on Cormorant Island off the northern tip of Vancouver Island and famously known as the “Home of the Killer Whale.” it's also home of the biggest #BigStuffInSmallTowns attraction, a totem pole that is 52.7m tall. It has been named as the world's tallest by a supreme authority, Guiness World Records, so ignore the haters who thumb their noses at this achievement.#CanadaIsAwesome #IndigenousPeople
World's Tallest Totem Pole
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Good Morning #Canada
In 1967 we celebrated Canada's 100th birthday. In that same year the Republic of Rathnelly, a small neighbourhood near Casa Loma in Toronto, declared their independence. They created a flag, announced a Queen, and issued passports. It was a brilliant act of #CivilDisobedience meant to stop the planned Spadina Expressway that would have cut the #Community in half. I hope we see innovative protests to stop Ford's Hwy 413. -
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PM Carney asked the Premiers to restore U.S. booze to provincial liquor stores which has revealed those committed to #TeamCanada, and the wafflers. Wab Kinew is certainly the most committed while B.C., Quebec, NWT and Nova Scotia will wait for details on a trade deal. Ford will fold like an Origami chicken. I think the damage is done, at least while Trump remains in office.#CanadaIsAwesome #CanPoli #BuyCanadian
Will Canadians Buy U.S. Booze?
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Stratford Ontario is recognized worldwide for its theatrical arts festival, hosting Shakespearean and original plays throughout the summer. But from 1900 to the 1950s, this community was the #Furniture manufacturing centre of Canada. All of the major manufacturers had a presence in Stratford and at its peak the town supplied 1/6 of all furniture in Canada. The last furniture company closed in 2006.#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/opinion/columnists/reflections-1926-furniture-show-reflected-stratfords-status-as-top-manufacturer -
Napoléon-Alexandre Comeau: King of the North Shore
Napoléon-Alexandre Comeau was the 'King of the North Shore,' a legendary Quebec woodsman. Self-taught, he became an expert naturalist, trapper, and telegraph operator. His knowledge of the wilderness was considered unparalleled. The town of Baie-Comeau is named in his honour, a tribute to a true Canadian frontiersman. #Canada #Quebec #History #CanadaIsAwesome 🇨🇦
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napol%C3%A9on-Alexandre_Comeau
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Good Morning #Canada
Something different this morning - an indepth look at Vancouver's #PublicTransit expansion to Langley. Big mass transit projects are relatively rare and governments still put to much focus on the car instead of liveable and walkable cities. This 14 km extension will transform Langley and connect it to Vancouver without increased vehicle traffic. -
Thaidene Nëné: Land of the Ancestors
On the East Arm of Great Slave Lake, Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve is a model of co-governance between Parks Canada and local Indigenous governments. Its name means 'Land of the Ancestors' in Dënesųłıné. The park protects a sacred cultural landscape and a crucial transition zone from boreal forest to tundra. #Canada #ThaideneNene #CanadaIsAwesome #NWT 🇨🇦
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Good Morning #Canada
You may think that some municipalities, in their efforts to attract tourists, must have been smoking something really good when they decided on their #BigStuffInSmallTowns monument. That's how you end up with a 6 metre long tobacco pipe in St. Claude Manitoba. Yes there's a reasonable explanation for its existence but I think chemicals were involved in the inspiration.#CanadaIsAwesome #TravelCanada
Giant Tobacco Pipe Monument in Saint Claude
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According to the National Retail Foundation, customers return $850B worth of products asking for refunds. Many of those goods end up in second hand shops, along with discontinued, excess, or out of season apparel. And today is National Thrift Shop Day, celebrating stores who help keep those goods from landfills, and shoppers who are looking for bargains.#CanadaIsAwesome #ReverseLogistics #Repurpose
These Are Canada’s Coolest Second-Hand Stores
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Good Morning #Canada
Canadian inventors have patented more than one million #Inventions. Many are well known, including; jockstrap, telephone, paint roller, insulin, Wonderbra, basketball, cardiac pacemaker, hydrofoil, snowmobile, peanut butter, Robertson screw, IMAX movies...
But there are many inventions that a lot of Canadians are not aware were created by crafty Canucks, like the ones below.
Choose any of these inventions that you DIDN'T know were Canadian: -
Good Morning #Canada
We need to show some southpaw love today because it's International Left-handers Day. Canada ranks near the top as a country with a high percentage of #LeftHanded citizens (13%) and a school survey from 2019 reports our east coast leads the nation with "sinister hands", a reference made by Nuns in the 60s. According to the internet, therefore true, your handedness is determined by genetics and set in the 8th week of pregnancy.#CanadaIsAwesome
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/left-handers-day-august-13-1.6934101 -
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If you're looking for a unique #TravelCanada destination then Flin Flon has to be on your list. You may wonder why I'd recommend a mining town with a funny name. Flin Flon was named after a character in a 1905 #SyFy novel and is one of two towns in Canada that is separated by a provincial border. The town lies in a band of volcanic rock giving it a unique landscape in Manitoba.Flin Flon
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Around this time over 100 years ago the then Minister of Finance announced that #IncomeTax would be implemented. It was 1917 and #WWI had created a huge deficit in government coffers. Income Tax contributions went from zero in 1917 to over 51% of federal revenue today. Taxes are simultaneously unloved and under appreciated, but they do provide a reason for the Fraser Institute to exist.#CanadaIsAwesome #CanPoli
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Good Morning #Canada
Around this time over 100 years ago the then Minister of Finance announced that #IncomeTax would be implemented. It was 1917 and #WWI had created a huge deficit in government coffers. Income Tax contributions went from zero in 1917 to over 51% of federal revenue today. Taxes are simultaneously unloved and under appreciated, but they do provide a reason for the Fraser Institute to exist.#CanadaIsAwesome #CanPoli
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Under a sprawling Toronto block of condo towers, offices, shops and six levels of underground parking, lies a huge battery. Known as "the well", it's a thermal battery full of water that provides heating and cooling to surrounding buildings. It's part of the Toronto district energy system that uses Lake Ontario to heat and cool over 100 buildings in the downtown area.#CanadaIsAwesome #EnergyConservation
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/thermal-storage-explainer-1.7163743 -
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I've been binge watching Viking related series and movies lately, so a virtual visit to L'Anse aux Meadows is appropriate. This archaeological site, first excavated in the 1960s, was a Norse settlement dating to approximately 1,000 years ago. The site, located on the northernmost tip of Newfoundland, existed for about a decade and served primarily as a base for exploration. On my bucket list to visit.#CanadaIsAwesome #Vikings #Vinland #History
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/lanse-aux-meadows