Canadian soldiers under fire near Fleury-sur-Orne in the early hours of 25 July 1944

The Battle of Verrières Ridge was a series of engagements fought as part of the Battle of Normandy, in Calvados, during the Second World War. The main combatants were two Canadian infantry divisions—with additional support from the Canadian 2nd Armoured Brigade—against elements of three German SS Panzer divisions. The battle was part of the British and Canadian tacks south of Caen, and took place from 19 to 25 July 1944, being part of Operation Atlantic (18–21 July) and Operation Spring (25–27 July). (Full article...)

Thomson, c. 1910–1917

Thomas John Thomson (August 5, 1877 – July 8, 1917) was a Canadian artist active in the early 20th century. During his short career, he produced roughly 400 oil sketches on small wood panels and approximately 50 larger works on canvas. His works consist almost entirely of landscapes, depicting trees, skies, lakes, and rivers. He used broad brush strokes and a liberal application of paint to capture the beauty and colour of the Ontario landscape. Thomson's accidental death by drowning at 39 shortly before the founding of the Group of Seven is seen as a tragedy for Canadian art. (Full article...)

The Canadian horse (French: cheval canadien) is a horse breed from Canada. It is a strong, well-muscled breed of horse, usually dark in colour. The horses are generally used for riding and driving. Descended from draft and light riding horses imported to Canada in the late 1600s from France, it was later crossed with other British and American breeds. During the 18th century the Canadian horse spread throughout the northeastern US, where it contributed to the development of several horse breeds. During the peak popularity of the breed, three subtypes could be distinguished, a draft horse type, a trotting type and a pacing type. Thousands of horses were exported in the 19th century, many of whom were subsequently killed while acting as cavalry horses in the American Civil War. These exports decreased the purebred Canadian population almost to the point of extinction, prompting the formation of a studbook and the passage of a law against further export. (Full article...)

Multiculturalism in Canada was officially adopted by the government during the 1970s and 1980s. The Canadian federal government has been described as the instigator of multiculturalism as an ideology because of its public emphasis on the social importance of immigration. The 1960s Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism is often referred to as the origin of modern political awareness of multiculturalism, resulting in Canada being one of the most multicultural nations in the world. The official state policy of multiculturalism is often cited as one of Canada's significant accomplishments, and a key distinguishing element of Canadian identity and Canadian values. (Full article...)

July 29, 2023 – 2023 Canadian wildfires

Another firefighter is killed while combating a wildfire near Fort St. John, British Columbia, marking the third firefighter death in Canada's wildfire season this year. (AFP via The Straits Times)

July 28, 2023 –

Six people are killed when a small plane crashes in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Reuters)

July 25, 2023 – Wildfires in 2023

Two air force members are killed when a Canadair CL-215 waterbomber crashes on Evia island, Greece. (Metro)

July 14, 2023 – 2023 Pacific Four Series

In women's rugby union, New Zealand win their second consecutive Pacific Four Series title after defeating the United States 39–17 at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (BBC Sport)

July 11, 2023 –

The Anthropocene Working Group identifies Crawford Lake near Milton, Ontario, Canada, as the origin of the proposed Anthropocene epoch due to its varves which provide a comprehensive geologic record of recent environmental change. (AFP via Daily Tribune)

July 5, 2023 –

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrest the chief propagandist for neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division, and charge him on three counts of terrorism. (Vice News)

• ... that journalist Charles Edwards relayed a report by The Canadian Press on the torpedoing of SS Athenia without comment, even though his father was aboard the ship?
• ... that Mahmud Jamal is the first person from a visible minority group to be nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada?
• ... that Canadian doctor James Maskalyk's book Six Months in Sudan was based on his blog?
• ... that Saulteaux linguist Margaret Cote was the first person in Saskatchewan to teach a First Nations language in a public school?
• ... that the roadless Solace Provincial Park in the Temagami area of Ontario, Canada, is considered as one of the most isolated, wild places in the province?
• ... that British Columbia's oldest practicing lawyer, Canadian Constance Isherwood, who died at 101, closed her last case hours before her death?
• ... that construction site visits for the Denny Centre in Seattle were conducted through 360-degree video for the Canadian developer due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

The Lionel Conacher Award is an annual award given to Canada's male athlete of the year. The sports writers of the Canadian Press (CP) first conducted a poll to determine the nation's top athlete, of either gender, in 1932. Separate polls for the best male and female athletes were conducted beginning the following year. The CP formalized the poll into an award in 1978, presenting their winner a plaque. It was named after Lionel Conacher, a multi-sport champion whom the news organization had named its top athlete of the half-century in 1950. The award is separate from the Northern Star Award, in which a select panel of sports writers vote for their top overall athlete. (Full article...)