Canada Patriot News focuses on Canadian people, places, and events of regional, national or international significance, and which instill a sense of patriotism in Canadians across the country and around the world.
Canada Patriot Addresses Legion Zone F-2 Spring Conference
On Sunday, March 16, 2014 Canada Patriot Executive Director Mike Buckle and Marketing Director Paul Wylezol attended the Royal Canadian Legion Zone F-2 Spring Conference in Bewdley, Ontario. They were invited by F-2 Commander Don Ramsay to speak about Canada Patriot's mission to promote Canadian heritage and patriotism by raising the Canadian Flag.
Read More »Canada Patriot and Legion Launch Patriot Partnership
On Saturday, February 15 - National Flag of Canada Day - Canada Patriot and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 30 in Port Hope, Ontario launched a Patriot Partnership to promote Canadian heritage and patriotism. The event took place at Branch 30 and was attended by a patriotic group of Royal Canadian Legion members and area residents.
Read More »Father of Canadian Flag Passes Away at Age 96
The Father of the Canadian Flag passed away in Kingston, Ontario on December 27, 2013 at the age of 96. Under the direction of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, John Matheson, then an MP in the Ontario riding of Leeds, was a member of the committee that helped bring a new flag to Canada. Matheson is credited for establishing the concept and symbolism for the flag and as an ardent supporter of the eventual design.
Read More »Tribute to Late Canadian Music Legend Stompin’ Tom Connors
Canadian Country music legend Stompin’ Tom Connors passed away on Wednesday March 13 at age 77. He leaves a rich musical legacy and a life that celebrated the Canadian experience, a legacy he built through decades of smoky bars, concert stages, small-town bus stops, rich days and poor nights and everything in between. Whether you're in Sudbury or Peterborough or St. John's or Whistler or Brandon or Wawa, you've got a little Stompin' Tom in you. Read More »Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield Commands Space Station
On December 19, 2012 Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield launched aboard a Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS). In March 2013, he will become the first Canadian Commander of the ISS. The length of the Mission is 5 months, with an estimated target landing date of May 14, 2013. Read More »