Good morning everyone! Today in 1793, Sir Alexander Mackenzie, Scottish-born explorer and fur trader, reached the Pacific Ocean at Dean Channel after crossing the Canadian Rockies. To mark the achievement, he painted on a rock the inscription: Alex Mackenzie from Canada by Land 22nd July, 1793. Also today in 1948, Newfoundlanders voted narrowly in a referendum to join Confederation and in 1981, the tradition of men-only taverns in Quebec ended when it was announced that taverns licensed since 1979 must post a notice saying women were allowed to enter. Enjoy the day.
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:45:00 +0000