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Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Politics
- Globe and Mail
How are you celebrating Canada Day this year? Share your story with The Globe
Every year, Canadians across the country celebrate Canada Day in a myriad of ways — some blast The Tragically Hip and snack on s'mores at the cottage, others light fireworks and share popsicles at their local park. But this year, it could look a little different. Angered by U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to turn Canada into the '51st State,' Canadians are raising the Maple Leaf and getting more patriotic than ever, cancelling American vacations and buying local at the grocery store. Canadians are riding the red-and-white wave, and gearing up to have one of their biggest July 1 celebrations ever. We want to know, will the surge in patriotism change your Canada Day plans? Are you and your loved ones planning a big bash this year? Buying more fireworks than usual? Painting your face red and white? Let us know what you have planned. Share story in the form below. If you'd like to send a photo alongside your submission, send us an e-mail at audience@
National Observer
4 days ago
- Politics
- National Observer
Kurek tries to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol
Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament by pushing for the adoption of a national livestock brand as one of Canada's symbols. Kurek introduced a bill in the last Parliament to create the new brand but that bill didn't pass before the election was called, meaning it now has to start over. But Kurek may resign his seat as early as Tuesday to make way for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection in Battle River— Crowfoot and attempt re-enter the House of Commons. So Saskatchewan Conservative MP Steven Bonk reintroduced the bill to establish a national livestock brand on Kurek's behalf last week. The proposed design is a Maple Leaf on top of what looks like a small arch, which Kurek described as an inverted quarter circle in "brand lingo." "In the midst of everything that represents the best of what Canada is, conspicuously absent in the inventory of symbols was something that specifically acknowledges that Western and frontier history that was so fundamental in building, not just Western Canada, but the entirety of our nation," Kurek said in an interview. Shortly after the election, when Poilievre failed to win his own seat of Carleton in Ottawa, Kurek agreed that as soon as the rules allowed he would step aside to allow Poilievre to run there. Under the rules Tuesday is the first day Kurek can do that. Prime Minister Mark Carney previously said he would call a byelection for the riding as soon as he is able. In its new iteration, the legislation includes a reference to the new national symbol being able to "promote national unity." That comes a separatist sentiment is on the rise in Alberta, and that province heads toward a potential referendum on the issue next year. "At a time when I hear often that people feel like our national unity is in fact at risk, to be able to showcase in a practical way through symbolism, to say, 'look, Western Canada, it matters,'" Kurek said. "And then the key part of that is it can't simply stay at symbolism." Kurek said that includes making sure Alberta has the ability to get its resources, like oil, to market. Alisson Lévesque, Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault 's communications director, said in an emailed statement that the bill is being reviewed and "we will have more to say when it reaches second reading in the House." If the bill is passed, the livestock brand would join the list of national symbols like the flag, coat of arms, beaver, hockey, the maple tree and even the national horse. Like the coat of arms, Kurek said the livestock brand is similarly used in agricultural families as a "heraldic symbol." Kurek said his family no longer farms cattle, but his great-grandfather registered a J K quarter circle brand that's continued to be passed down through his family. Kurek's father, Jay Kurek, died at the age of 54 last year. As Kurek prepares to trade his seat in Parliament for the cab of a tractor, he said that his family's brand is symbol that connects him to his family history, a common view in farm families. "It speaks to something bigger than oneself and that's why even though I won't be the one that has the opportunity to shepherd this, hopefully, through Parliament - it's the fact that it means something to, I hope, so many Canadians is why I'm excited that conversation can in fact keep moving forward," Kurek said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 17, 2025.
Edmonton Journal
5 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid together again as Canadian Olympians
Article content General manager Doug Armstrong, assistants Julien BriseBois, Jim Nill, Don Sweeney, director of player personnel Kyle Dubas and head coach Jon Cooper made the picks with with input from player relations advisor Ryan Getzlaf and Hockey Canada staff. 'Sidney, Nathan, Cale, Connor, Brayden and Sam provide a strong foundation for a successful team,' Armstrong said in a release. '(They) have been proven winners at all levels of their professional and international careers, and we look forward to all six being key contributors to our team as we look to accomplish our goal of winning Olympic gold.' Crosby is a two-time Olympic champion in 2010 and 2014 and is a veteran of 1,352 NHL games, while Colorado Avalanche stars MacKinnon and Makar, Edmonton's McDavid, Tampa Bay's Point and Reinhart of the Florida Panthers will make their Olympic debuts at Milan-Cortina. The NHL has not participated in the Winter Games since 2014. 'I am honoured to be named,' Crosby said. 'I am grateful for the opportunity to represent Canada at the Olympics, as I know how much pride comes with wearing the Maple Leaf on the international stage.' The tournament will take place Feb. 11-22, during Days 5-to-16 of the Games at Milano Arena and Milano Santa Giulia Arena.
Toronto Sun
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Panthers' Game 3 rat towel gimmick trolls Leafs, Canes and Bolts
Teams handing out towels for their fans to wave isn't new, but Florida has taken it to the next level The towel being handed out to Panthers fans in Florida. Note the Maple Leaf and the lightning bolt and the hurricane flag? Photo by Steven Sandor / Postmedia When the Florida Panthers skate onto the ice at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, fans will be waving red and white towels made especially for this year's Stanley Cup Final. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The seats are blanketed in 'Rats Rule' towels that the fans will wave before and during Game 3 between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla. The rat has long been a symbol of the Panthers franchise. There's even a rat mural in the media area at the arena. The rat tradition dates back to 1995 when Panther Scott Mellanby smashed a rat with his stick in the team's old dressing room at the Miami Arena, then went out and scored twice that night. Rubber and plastic rats being showered on the ice became a thing as the Panthers made a Cinderella run to the 1996 Stanley Cup Final, where they were smashed by the Colorado Avalanche. Take a close look at the photo below before you read any more of this article. Blow it up if you have to. Can you find the three NHL teams being trolled in the art? This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. It shouldn't be hard to figure out which three teams are being mocked here. Maybe the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Panthers' first-round victim. Do you see the lightning bolt just above the rat's foot? What about the Carolina Hurricanes' warning flag logo near the knob of the stick? And, sorry, Leafs Nation, of course, the Panthers didn't forget you. Once you see the Maple Leaf in the rat's ear, you can't unsee it. The towel being handed out to Panthers fans in Florida. Note the Maple Leaf in the ear? Steven Sandor/Postmedia Photo by Steven Sandor / Postmedia The thing is, in a little more than a week, will a new rat also feature an Oil drop? Read More Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters. You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post, and 13 other Canadian news sites. The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun World Sunshine Girls Golf Editorial Cartoons Sunshine Girls
Edmonton Journal
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Panthers' Game 3 rat towel gimmick trolls Leafs, Canes and Bolts
Article content Take a close look at the photo above before you read any more of this article. Blow it up if you have to. Can you find the three NHL teams being trolled in the art? It shouldn't be hard to figure out which three teams are being mocked here. Maybe the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Panthers' first-round victim. Do you see the lightning bolt just above the rat's foot? What about the Carolina Hurricanes' warning flag logo near the knob of the stick? And, sorry, Leafs Nation, of course, the Panthers didn't forget you. Once you see the Maple Leaf in the rat's ear, you can't unsee it. The thing is, in a little more than a week, will a new rat also feature an Oil drop?
