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“And so the new Flag, joining and rising above the milestones of our history, today takes for the first time its proud place as the emblem of Canada, “The Maple Leaf Our Emblem Dear.” May the land over which this new Flag flies remain united in freedom and justice; a land of decent God-fearing…
In their best-selling book Home Game, writer Roy MacGregor and goaltender great Ken Dryden comment on the bonds of our quintessentially Canadian game. It’s a superb introspective of what is central in our Nation’s pysche! Here are a few snippets from the introduction and the book’s first chapter entitled, “The Common Passon”: “Hockey…
In order to be a dynamic, sustainable national entity, a country’s people must have shared values, perspectives, and experiences. A country’s peoples must know and understand certain common things – whether they be moments in time, or iconic images that stir a common passion. In Canada our sense of national identity has become blurred through…
The 2010-2011 hockey season for the George boys has officially ended. And admittedly, this week we have all been living in denial… we still hold out hope that, just maybe, in the days ahead we’ll see the inside of a rink again. Maybe the boys will get a chance to lace up… The photo is…
“[Canadians] … we are content to elect a prime minister with the appointment powers of an autocrat for the duration of his term. It is a curious anomaly of an otherwise sensible people in accepting such an archaic governance system. Louis himself couldn’t have asked for anything more.” – Richard Finlay “Political parties in Canada…
The Niagara Independent, February 28, 2020 — “This is a serious existential crisis for this country.” Harrie Vredenburg, Professor of Global Energy at the University of Calgary’s School of Business, assesses the state of Canadian politics and summarizes by calling it an “existential crisis.” What else might any Canadian think in reflecting on the events of…
“Here’s a little tip for politicians everywhere: If you find yourselves with more time than issues on your hands, go home.” – Lorne Gunter “Power is a drug on which the politicians are hooked. They buy it from the voters, using the voters’ own money.” – Richard Needham “Canada is divided by great mountains, great…
Politics offers yesterday’s answers to today’s problems. – Marshall McLuhan Canada is like an old cow. The West feeds it. Ontario and Quebec milk it. And you can well imagine what it’s doing in the Maritimes. – Tommy Douglas The disconnect between Canadians and those who govern on their behalf is deep, wide, and growing….
On this, MPs’ first day back in Ottawa, By George offers some classic observations on government from notable Canadians through the ages. “Canada: a land endowed by heaven with incalculable wealth… a people free and brave and strong with the strength that comes from the mountains and the prairies, the rivers and the sea.”…
Who is the Canuck most recognized around the world today? Let us know who you think it is… . Or, perhaps, you have someone else in mind who is the most recognized Canadian around the world these days?? Chris George, providing reliable PR counsel and effective advocacy. Need a go-to writer or experienced communicator?…
It is as Canadian as sitting lakeside in an Adirondack and hearing the song of the loon. A few years back, the By George Journal held a contest to find the greatest simile that “best describes being Canadian.” In the end, our favourite Canada Day simile was one of our own. So, we are thinking…
The By George Journal is conducting a Canadiana contest to select the most-Canadian of symbols. Essentially, what national item is most treasured by Canucks from coast-to-coast-to-coast? Based on the popular finalists of our Canada Day countdown last year, we have chosen a dozen of the most-beloved items of Canadiana and ask our followers to select…
For your morning smile today, here’s Canadian content that will help to celebrate the Ides of March. Our infamous comedy team of Canucks, John Wayne and Frank Shuster, did a memorable skit of the assassination of Julius Caesar, in which Caesar’s wife keeps screeching “I told him, Julie, don’t go!” Even dated some three decades…
“Politics in its more primitive and vigorous manifestations is not a game or a sport, but a form of civil war, with only lethal weapons barred.” – John W. Dafoe “The public is moved by mood more than logic, by instinct more than reason, and that is something that every politician must make use…
After a month of deliberation on the symbols held dearest by Canadians, By George has determined “the most beloved national symbol.” Through the last few days we have sought feedback from followers and had direct input from our own By George network and the remaining four top symbols have been ranked. So, here they are…
The By George month-long search for the greatest Canadiana symbol has come to a choice of four iconic symbols Canucks are all familiar with. You are encouraged to click into our By George Journal Facebook page to provide your opinion on the order of the following…. The Beaver The Canadian Flag Hockey Niagara Falls Click…
This month By George is in search of the greatest Canadiana symbol. We have been presiding over head-to-head choices of 64 different symbols of national pride and, currently, we have narrowed the field to “the sweet 16” of Canada. On our By George Facebook page, we invite our followers to comment on the selections. Certainly,…
Through the month of June, By George will be conducting a Canadiana contest to select the most-Canadian of symbols. It will be a head-to-head choice of 64 different items that are celebrated and treasured by Canucks. On our By George Facebook page, we will be announcing the individual contests and allowing for our followers…
Sitting in a frigid arena at 7:30 this morning, watching my oldest son streak down the open, pristine sheet of ice and circling back, smiling all the time, I realized that the love of hockey begins with the sound of blades on a hard sheet… it is effortlessly gliding past the blue line, ragging the…
“Canada” is an Iroquoian language word meaning “village”. Canada has the largest coastline in the world and has more lakes than the rest of the world’s lakes combined. Canada has the third largest oil reserves of any country in the world after Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Canada’s lowest recorded temperature was -81.4 degrees fahrenheit (-63…