Cyclist thinks Trans Canada Trail won’t be finished by 2017
Edmonton, AB, Canada / iNews880, Travis Dosser, July 01, 2014 A trail stretching nearly 24-thousand kilometres across Canada has been under construction for around 25 years now and one avid supporter of the project thinks that is far too long.
Canada marks the Confederation countdown as it celebrates 147th birthday
www.cp24.com, July 1, 2014OTTAWA -- The fathers of Confederation started the clock ticking towards nationhood 150 years ago, and Canadians got into the countdown spirit on Tuesday during this year's Canada Day celebrations.
Canadian astronauts face long wait for next space trip
The Canadian Press Posted: Jul 01, 2014 It could be a while before another Canadian astronaut visits the giant orbiting space laboratory — unless Canada makes a lot more contributions to the International Space Station.What's clear for now is that no Canadians will be heading up to the space station before 2017 — at the ... Read more
imagiNATION150 seeks ideas from Canadians for 150th birthday bash
By Eva Ferguson, Calgary Herald By:Eva Ferguson, Calgary Herald, June 29, 2014As Canada celebrates being another year older this week, Calgary’s imagiNATION150 effort is that much closer to its big event celebrating the country’s 150th birthday in 2017.
J.D.M. Stewart, Times Colonist, June 29, 2014What kind of historical figures will we celebrate after 150 years of confederation? What kind of historical figures will we celebrate after 150 years of Confederation? The question got some traction last week after a Canadian Press story about answers to that query. - See more at: http://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/op-ed/comment-canada-s-roots-go-back-further-than-1967-1.1185116#sthash.jv4aJYRi.dpuf What ... Read more
Comment: Canada's roots go back further than 1967 Times Colonist The question got some traction last week after a Canadian Press story about ... “Which Canadians have inspired you the most over the last 150 years?
City web portal showcases culture ahead of 2017 celebrations
City web portal showcases culture ahead of 2017 celebrations Ottawa Business Journal Mr. Watson said the portal will be a valuable tool ahead of Canada's 150th birthday in 2017. “Anyone who plans to celebrate in Ottawa during 2017 ...
City steps up marketing for Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017
Ottawacitizen.com, By: Michael Woods, June 26, 2014New stickers promoting Canada’s 150th anniversary celebrations in 2017 will soon adorn hundreds of city vehicles, Mayor Jim Watson announced on Thursday.