Canada Day
Famous actors and actresses from Canada
July 3, 2017By: Alex Bloom and Edna Batengas Michael J. Fox: Best known for playing Marty McFly in Back to the Future, this Edmonton, Alberta-born actor has gone on to play significant roles in TV series such as Spin City, Rescue Me, and Family Ties. He even made a cameo appearance as himself in Curb Your Enthusiasm. Fun Fact: Fox has done a lot of voiceover work and was the voice of Stuart Little. – AB Ryan Gosling: Born in London, Ontario, Gosling is best known for his role in The Notebook and, more recently, La La Land. He also appeared in…
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The cost of the Canada 150
June 29, 2017The country is gearing up for its anniversary celebrations this week — showcasing a multitude of events funded by the half-a-billion federal dollars allocated to mark the 150th year since Canadian confederation. The federal government has invested $200 million in…
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Looking beyond 150
June 26, 2017Canada has existed long before confederation. While you celebrate the past 150 years, keep in mind all that came before them. Canada’s history is complex, as this compilation of our biggest fuck-ups and greatest victories will show. All events have…
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“O Canada,” we need to remember you — all of you
June 23, 2017Written by Zach Siddiqui, Opinions Editor Woven together in Quebec City in the 19th century and swiftly setting a previously dark void in our country’s identity alight, the verses of “O Canada” resonate across this country’s collective consciousness with alacrity.…
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No big commemorations planned for Canada 150 at SFU
June 23, 2017Across the country, groups are gearing up to celebrate the 150 anniversary as Canada Day approaches on July 1. Simon Fraser University’s campuses are not scheduled to be a venue for festivities. The university instead adopted year-long initiatives such as…
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Yes We Mystic will be your Forgiver
July 11, 2016After touring through Germany and the UK, Winnipeg band Yes We Mystic are excited to return home. “Touring Western Canada is our favorite because that’s what’s familiar to us. It’s where we started,” Adam Fuhr, lead vocalist and guitarist, said.…
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Why Canada isn’t all that bad
July 1, 2016Ahh, Canada, that patch of snowy desolation that inspired such a lack of interest from the French they simply told Britain, “Fuck, just take it.” Canada has done a lot of growing since the 19th century. While it still isn’t…
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Word on the Street: Canada Day
July 1, 2012Q: Gosh, how aboot that Canada Day, eh? "I spen'it pah-troling the border. Can't have any of those dern space-needling fixed-gear-bicycling coffee beaners sneaking up here to take our jobs" Avery Clements Shotgun enthusiast “You really think I’d…
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