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On Oct. 4, 1957, the Avro Arrow was unveiled with the intention of it being the RCAF's primary interceptor in the 1960s.
Less than two years later, the program was abruptly cancelled and 14,528 Avro employees were put out of work.
This is the story.
📸 LAC
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Less than two years later, the program was abruptly cancelled and 14,528 Avro employees were put out of work.
This is the story.
📸 LAC
🧵 1/12
October 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM
On Oct. 4, 1957, the Avro Arrow was unveiled with the intention of it being the RCAF's primary interceptor in the 1960s.
Less than two years later, the program was abruptly cancelled and 14,528 Avro employees were put out of work.
This is the story.
📸 LAC
🧵 1/12
Less than two years later, the program was abruptly cancelled and 14,528 Avro employees were put out of work.
This is the story.
📸 LAC
🧵 1/12
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On this day in 1934, Ken Taylor was born in Calgary. He played a central role in the Canadian Caper that helped six Americans escape Iran in 1979-80.
📸 Dick Darrell
Learn more in my Deep Dive (not the Argo story) 👇
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📸 Dick Darrell
Learn more in my Deep Dive (not the Argo story) 👇
buff.ly/vrWfHx3
October 5, 2026 at 11:45 AM
On this day in 1934, Ken Taylor was born in Calgary. He played a central role in the Canadian Caper that helped six Americans escape Iran in 1979-80.
📸 Dick Darrell
Learn more in my Deep Dive (not the Argo story) 👇
buff.ly/vrWfHx3
📸 Dick Darrell
Learn more in my Deep Dive (not the Argo story) 👇
buff.ly/vrWfHx3
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On this day in 1984, Christine Jessop disappeared from her home in Queensville, Ontario. Her body was found three months later.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
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Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/YwohYpz
October 3, 2026 at 4:28 PM
On this day in 1984, Christine Jessop disappeared from her home in Queensville, Ontario. Her body was found three months later.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
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Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/YwohYpz
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On Sept. 1, 1980, Terry Fox was forced to end his Marathon of Hope near Thunder Bay when his cancer returned. While he never got the chance to continue his run, a large memorial now honours him near where his run came to an end.
youtu.be/2Ah7eE4QYgs
youtu.be/2Ah7eE4QYgs
The Terry Fox Memorial
YouTube video by Canadian History Ehx
youtu.be
October 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
On Sept. 1, 1980, Terry Fox was forced to end his Marathon of Hope near Thunder Bay when his cancer returned. While he never got the chance to continue his run, a large memorial now honours him near where his run came to an end.
youtu.be/2Ah7eE4QYgs
youtu.be/2Ah7eE4QYgs
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The Dunn House model combines housing with health care for those who need it most.
It works and we’re expanding it — with a third location in Toronto.
It works and we’re expanding it — with a third location in Toronto.
October 3, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The Dunn House model combines housing with health care for those who need it most.
It works and we’re expanding it — with a third location in Toronto.
It works and we’re expanding it — with a third location in Toronto.
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"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."
-L. M. Montgomery, "Anne of Green Gables," 1908
-L. M. Montgomery, "Anne of Green Gables," 1908
October 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM
"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."
-L. M. Montgomery, "Anne of Green Gables," 1908
-L. M. Montgomery, "Anne of Green Gables," 1908
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On July 20, 1980, Terry Fox reached Stratford, Ontario. He was personally greeted by British actress Maggie Smith, who was performing at the Stratford Festival that summer. She gave him a hug, kiss, and a personal donation to the Marathon of Hope.
📸 Stratford-Perth Archives
📸 Stratford-Perth Archives
October 2, 2026 at 5:10 PM
On July 20, 1980, Terry Fox reached Stratford, Ontario. He was personally greeted by British actress Maggie Smith, who was performing at the Stratford Festival that summer. She gave him a hug, kiss, and a personal donation to the Marathon of Hope.
📸 Stratford-Perth Archives
📸 Stratford-Perth Archives
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Michael J. Fox receives the Order of Canada 🇨🇦🥰
October 2, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Michael J. Fox receives the Order of Canada 🇨🇦🥰
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 Don’t Despair 
🪷
“When I despair,
I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.”
#Gandhi
🪷
b October 2, 1869
Mahatma Gandhi
🪷
“When I despair,
I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.”
#Gandhi
🪷
b October 2, 1869
Mahatma Gandhi
October 2, 2026 at 10:54 AM
 Don’t Despair 
🪷
“When I despair,
I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.”
#Gandhi
🪷
b October 2, 1869
Mahatma Gandhi
🪷
“When I despair,
I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.”
#Gandhi
🪷
b October 2, 1869
Mahatma Gandhi
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Wherever You Are right now,
Happy Canadian🇨🇦Autumn🍁
thedaydreamdiaries.com/fall-colours...
#travelcanada #Autumn #fall
#BuyCanadian 🇨🇦 #Canada
Happy Canadian🇨🇦Autumn🍁
thedaydreamdiaries.com/fall-colours...
#travelcanada #Autumn #fall
#BuyCanadian 🇨🇦 #Canada
14 Places To See Epic Fall Colours in Ontario
Looking for the best place to see fall colours in Ontario? This list will have you heading to the best spots! Fall is the best time of year in Ontario
thedaydreamdiaries.com
October 1, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Wherever You Are right now,
Happy Canadian🇨🇦Autumn🍁
thedaydreamdiaries.com/fall-colours...
#travelcanada #Autumn #fall
#BuyCanadian 🇨🇦 #Canada
Happy Canadian🇨🇦Autumn🍁
thedaydreamdiaries.com/fall-colours...
#travelcanada #Autumn #fall
#BuyCanadian 🇨🇦 #Canada
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A resolution has been reached to restart the Howe Sound Pulp Mill. This has been an unbearably stressful few weeks for the 400 workers and their families.
We will always stand up for jobs. We will always stand up for BC.
We will always stand up for jobs. We will always stand up for BC.
October 2, 2026 at 1:21 AM
A resolution has been reached to restart the Howe Sound Pulp Mill. This has been an unbearably stressful few weeks for the 400 workers and their families.
We will always stand up for jobs. We will always stand up for BC.
We will always stand up for jobs. We will always stand up for BC.
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On this day in 1986, Canadian author Robert Munsch released his book Love You Forever.
It is a book that originated from tragedy but from that tragedy came something wonderful and beloved around the world.
This is the story of one of Canada's most acclaimed books.
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It is a book that originated from tragedy but from that tragedy came something wonderful and beloved around the world.
This is the story of one of Canada's most acclaimed books.
🧵1/10
October 1, 2026 at 2:03 PM
On this day in 1986, Canadian author Robert Munsch released his book Love You Forever.
It is a book that originated from tragedy but from that tragedy came something wonderful and beloved around the world.
This is the story of one of Canada's most acclaimed books.
🧵1/10
It is a book that originated from tragedy but from that tragedy came something wonderful and beloved around the world.
This is the story of one of Canada's most acclaimed books.
🧵1/10
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We’re 53, but who’s counting? 😉 🍦
Okay... we are! 🥳
That’s 53 years of frozen favourites, sweet memories, and making life a little more delicious, one treat at a time.
Thank you, Canada, for all the love and support you’ve shown us over the years. ❤️
Here’s to many more scoops together! 🍁 🍨
Okay... we are! 🥳
That’s 53 years of frozen favourites, sweet memories, and making life a little more delicious, one treat at a time.
Thank you, Canada, for all the love and support you’ve shown us over the years. ❤️
Here’s to many more scoops together! 🍁 🍨
October 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
We’re 53, but who’s counting? 😉 🍦
Okay... we are! 🥳
That’s 53 years of frozen favourites, sweet memories, and making life a little more delicious, one treat at a time.
Thank you, Canada, for all the love and support you’ve shown us over the years. ❤️
Here’s to many more scoops together! 🍁 🍨
Okay... we are! 🥳
That’s 53 years of frozen favourites, sweet memories, and making life a little more delicious, one treat at a time.
Thank you, Canada, for all the love and support you’ve shown us over the years. ❤️
Here’s to many more scoops together! 🍁 🍨
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The Hockey Sweater is one of the most famous books in Canadian history.
The story of a boy who received the wrong hockey sweater from Eaton's has been featured on our currency, gone to space, and been turned into an iconic NFB short.
This is the story.
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The story of a boy who received the wrong hockey sweater from Eaton's has been featured on our currency, gone to space, and been turned into an iconic NFB short.
This is the story.
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October 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The Hockey Sweater is one of the most famous books in Canadian history.
The story of a boy who received the wrong hockey sweater from Eaton's has been featured on our currency, gone to space, and been turned into an iconic NFB short.
This is the story.
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The story of a boy who received the wrong hockey sweater from Eaton's has been featured on our currency, gone to space, and been turned into an iconic NFB short.
This is the story.
🧵 1/12
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In 1969, a Golden Skillet franchise opened in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. That quickly became the first Mary Brown's, a restaurant that has spread across Canada and remains 100% Canadian-owned to this day.
This is the history of Mary Brown's (with a cameo from Berton)
youtu.be/OCxpiugwlss
This is the history of Mary Brown's (with a cameo from Berton)
youtu.be/OCxpiugwlss
The History of Mary Brown's
YouTube video by Canadian History Ehx
youtu.be
September 30, 2026 at 3:12 PM
In 1969, a Golden Skillet franchise opened in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. That quickly became the first Mary Brown's, a restaurant that has spread across Canada and remains 100% Canadian-owned to this day.
This is the history of Mary Brown's (with a cameo from Berton)
youtu.be/OCxpiugwlss
This is the history of Mary Brown's (with a cameo from Berton)
youtu.be/OCxpiugwlss
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On Sept. 30, 1958, Canadian children were treated to a new show.
It featured a giant who told them to "look up!...waaaaaay up!"
For the next 27 years, the show was a fixture on CBC and is beloved to this day.
This is the story of The Friendly Giant!
📸 CBC
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It featured a giant who told them to "look up!...waaaaaay up!"
For the next 27 years, the show was a fixture on CBC and is beloved to this day.
This is the story of The Friendly Giant!
📸 CBC
🧵 1/12
September 30, 2026 at 1:03 PM
On Sept. 30, 1958, Canadian children were treated to a new show.
It featured a giant who told them to "look up!...waaaaaay up!"
For the next 27 years, the show was a fixture on CBC and is beloved to this day.
This is the story of The Friendly Giant!
📸 CBC
🧵 1/12
It featured a giant who told them to "look up!...waaaaaay up!"
For the next 27 years, the show was a fixture on CBC and is beloved to this day.
This is the story of The Friendly Giant!
📸 CBC
🧵 1/12
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Why women choose the 🐻
September 28, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Why women choose the 🐻
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John Ibbitson: "It is hypocritical for the US to say Canada should not be having relations with China, even as literally the red carpet gets rolled out for the Chinese president. But that's not what the US wants. What the US wants is subservience from Canada." #cdnpoli
September 27, 2026 at 9:33 AM
John Ibbitson: "It is hypocritical for the US to say Canada should not be having relations with China, even as literally the red carpet gets rolled out for the Chinese president. But that's not what the US wants. What the US wants is subservience from Canada." #cdnpoli
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The major platforms—Facebook, YouTube, and X—are all refusing to show the trailer for the upcoming documentary that eviscerates the ridiculous pest Elon Musk. So I guess we have to do our part to make sure it is seen.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...
Musk | Official Trailer | Bleecker Street
YouTube video by Musk
www.youtube.com
September 26, 2026 at 5:20 PM
The major platforms—Facebook, YouTube, and X—are all refusing to show the trailer for the upcoming documentary that eviscerates the ridiculous pest Elon Musk. So I guess we have to do our part to make sure it is seen.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...
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Saskatchewan potash company invests in North Vancouver shipping terminal.
By moving more Sask potash to international markets, this project will create new opportunities and support good jobs and economic growth in our province as well as across Canada
d1642.cms.socastsrm.com/2026/09/25/s...
By moving more Sask potash to international markets, this project will create new opportunities and support good jobs and economic growth in our province as well as across Canada
d1642.cms.socastsrm.com/2026/09/25/s...
Saskatchewan potash supplier invest $500 million in Vancouver port
Canpotex announced a $500 million investment into a port in Vancouver to aid Saskatchewan potash in reaching overseas markets. The Saskatchewan-based ...
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September 26, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Saskatchewan potash company invests in North Vancouver shipping terminal.
By moving more Sask potash to international markets, this project will create new opportunities and support good jobs and economic growth in our province as well as across Canada
d1642.cms.socastsrm.com/2026/09/25/s...
By moving more Sask potash to international markets, this project will create new opportunities and support good jobs and economic growth in our province as well as across Canada
d1642.cms.socastsrm.com/2026/09/25/s...
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On this day in 1826, Bytown was founded. It was named for Colonel John By with the British Royal Engineers who oversaw the construction of the Rideau Canal. The community was renamed Ottawa on Jan. 1, 1855 when it incorporated as a city.
🎨 Henry Francis Ainslie
🎨 Henry Francis Ainslie
September 26, 2026 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 1826, Bytown was founded. It was named for Colonel John By with the British Royal Engineers who oversaw the construction of the Rideau Canal. The community was renamed Ottawa on Jan. 1, 1855 when it incorporated as a city.
🎨 Henry Francis Ainslie
🎨 Henry Francis Ainslie
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On this day in 1908, the University of Alberta opened in Edmonton.
The first cohort at the university was 45 students, including seven women. Classes were initially held at Queen Alexandra School in Strathcona (now part of Edmonton) with five professors.
📸 U of A Archives
The first cohort at the university was 45 students, including seven women. Classes were initially held at Queen Alexandra School in Strathcona (now part of Edmonton) with five professors.
📸 U of A Archives
September 23, 2026 at 2:17 PM
On this day in 1908, the University of Alberta opened in Edmonton.
The first cohort at the university was 45 students, including seven women. Classes were initially held at Queen Alexandra School in Strathcona (now part of Edmonton) with five professors.
📸 U of A Archives
The first cohort at the university was 45 students, including seven women. Classes were initially held at Queen Alexandra School in Strathcona (now part of Edmonton) with five professors.
📸 U of A Archives
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Donald Trump's "deal" with Belarus on potash was an obvious (and empty) bluff. And yet, Pierre Poilievre's MPs were more than willing to believe it -- and blame the federal government and a non-existent carbon tax instead. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/23/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/23/o...
Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives can’t wait to buy Trump’s bullshit
Donald Trump's latest economic threat involves replacing Canada's potash with imports from Belarus. The official opposition decided to blame ... the carbon tax?
www.nationalobserver.com
September 23, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Donald Trump's "deal" with Belarus on potash was an obvious (and empty) bluff. And yet, Pierre Poilievre's MPs were more than willing to believe it -- and blame the federal government and a non-existent carbon tax instead. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/23/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/23/o...