Apr 23 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — As always at “Art’s History,” we pause to mark the birthdays of our Prime Ministers and today it is Lester Bowles Pearson’s turn. Canada’s 14th Prime Minister was born on this date in 1897 in Newtonbrook, a small town that was later consumed by the outward expansion of Toronto. As the son of a Minister, […]
Apr 22 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — A big date to celebrate for past Prime Minister Brian Mulroney today. It was on this date, in 2006, that Canada’s 18th Prime Minister was named our greenest-ever leader. From the Montreal Protocol to the Acid Rain Treaty with the United Sates and on through the Green Plan, Mr. Mulroney put the protection of our […]
Apr 22 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — A big date to celebrate for past Prime Minister Brian Mulroney today. It was on this date, in 2006, that Canada’s 18th Prime Minister was named our greenest-ever leader. From the Montreal Protocol to the Acid Rain Treaty with the United Sates and on through the Green Plan, Mr. Mulroney put the protection of our […]
Apr 21 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — A very special day on the calendar as it is the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms, including Canada. Though the Queen is turning 95 today, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor’s life of selfless public service continues.
Apr 21 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — A very special day on the calendar as it is the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms, including Canada. Though the Queen is turning 95 today, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor’s life of selfless public service continues. During her reign, which began upon the […]
Apr 20 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — It was on this date in 1948 that Mackenzie King – Canada’s longest-serving Prime Minister—chalked up another record in his ground-breaking career, becoming the Commonwealth’s longest-serving Prime Minister. It had been an incredible journey. Members of the House of Commons paused on this date to give Prime Minister King his due.
Apr 20 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — It was on this date in 1948 that Mackenzie King – Canada’s longest-serving Prime Minister—chalked up another record in his ground-breaking career, becoming the Commonwealth’s longest-serving Prime Minister. It had been an incredible journey. Members of the House of Commons paused on this date to give Prime Minister King his due. Here are the generous […]
Apr 19 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — It was on this date in 1903 that Ontario and Canada lost a political giant with the death of Sir Oliver Mowat. A Father of Confederation, the Kingston-born son of Scottish immigrants served a commanding 24 years as Ontario’s Premier, a record still unmatched in the twelve decades that have followed. In 1896, Mowat answered […]
Apr 19 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — It was on this date in 1903 that Ontario and Canada lost a political giant with the death of Sir Oliver Mowat. A Father of Confederation, the Kingston-born son of Scottish immigrants served a commanding 24 years as Ontario’s Premier, a record still unmatched in the twelve decades that have followed. In 1896, Mowat answered […]
Apr 18 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — It was on this date in 1984 that one of the most significant jurists in Canadian history became Chief Justice of Canada’s Supreme Court. Brian Dickson, who went to serve six years as Chief Justice of Canada, had been first summoned to the Supreme Court in 1973. It fell to him and his fellow Justices […]
Apr 18 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — It was on this date in 1984 that one of the most significant jurists in Canadian history became Chief Justice of Canada’s Supreme Court. Brian Dickson, who went to serve six years as Chief Justice of Canada, had been first summoned to the Supreme Court in 1973. It fell to him and his fellow Justices […]
Apr 17 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — A sad day on the political history calendar to recall as it was on April 17, 1892 that Canada’s second Prime Minister, Alexander Mackenzie, passed into history. A man of strong moral character combined with a personal reputation for honesty acknowledged even by his opponents, he had served in the new nation’s top political job […]
Apr 17 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — A sad day on the political history calendar to recall as it was on April 17, 1892 that Canada’s second Prime Minister, Alexander Mackenzie, passed into history. A man of strong moral character combined with a personal reputation for honesty acknowledged even by his opponents, he had served in the new nation’s top political job […]
Apr 16 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — It was on this date in 1992 that David Milgaard’s journey seeking truth and justice brought him a little closer to exoneration. Wrongfully convicted of the 1969 Saskatoon murder of nurse Gail Miller, Milgaard spent 23 years in prison, maintaining his innocence the entire time, making him ineligible for parole. His mother, Joyce, led an […]
Apr 16 2021 — Arthur Milnes — National Newswatch — It was on this date in 1992 that David Milgaard’s journey seeking truth and justice brought him a little closer to exoneration. Wrongfully convicted of the 1969 Saskatoon murder of nurse Gail Miller, Milgaard spent 23 years in prison, maintaining his innocence the entire time, making him ineligible for parole. His mother, Joyce, led an […]