Archives: Canadians we love

Wilfrid Laurier as Mr. Spock on the five dollar bill

A fitting tribute to Canada’s seventh Prime Minister.  And the similarities to Star Trek’s Mr. Spock are extensive.
Where Laurier said (of English and French Canadians living together):

Two races share today the soil of Canada. These people had not always been friends. But I hasten to say it. There is no longer any family [...]


Canadians We Love: Michael J. Fox

Name: Michael J. Fox
Occupation: Actor, Author, Advocate
Date of Birth: June 9, 1961
Place of Birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, but he was raised in Burnaby, British Columbia
Notable Contributions to the world:

Alex P. Keaton – Fox pretty much ruled the 80’s as the capitalist Republican teenager in the sitcom Family Ties, constantly frustrated by his hippie parents and [...]


Rick Mercer interviews Hurricane Hazel

Rick Mercer interviews “Hurricane” Hazel McCallion – the longest serving Mayor in Canada, who has run the city of Mississauga since 1978.  Mississauga is Canada’s 6th largest municipality, and has no municipal debt – largely due to her stewardship.
Rick talks to McCallion while she plays hockey, works out at the gym, and plays a few [...]