On this day in 1870, Manitoba joined Canada following the Red River Resistance of 1869-70. Originally, the province was 1/18th its current size and was called "The Postage Stamp Province".
The borders expanded several times until it reached its current size in 1912.
It is with much sadness that I have learned of the passing of Marc Garneau. I first met Marc as a schoolboy in the early 1980s. I was in awe of his service and his courage then, and continued to be as I had the privilege to serve alongside him in Parliament and in government.
Marc truly embodied and exemplified Canadian greatness throughout his whole life. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
My column tomorrow: Can rail relocation in Winnipeg be part of a federal plan to expedite and optimize interprovincial trade along a newly proposed national energy and trade corridor, while also creating radical change locally to build a more sustainable, and prosperous city?
@JShannonhl@mremis They never ever said that when they announced good goal. So now they change their story. Gets even more bizarre. What a fuck up by the NHL. Do we discuss how there was no abuse of the official call at end of 2nd?
@WPGMurat It’s miss interpretation off rules that are clearly outlined and the bizarre decision to not call abuse of the official that leaves me questioning the integrity of the game. My guess is Jets and Dallas don’t see these officials again. Gambling has cast a shadow over NHL
@brent_bellamy@Boenau Every single person who takes swipes at bikes and bike lanes has never been to Europe. See the 4,000 bikes parked at the train station. And yes is snows in Belgium. If you build it people will bike. This is coming from a 58 year old buy.