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There are so many interesting facts about Canadians! We have tried to assemble a list of some of those facts.
Lowered flags for tompin' Tom
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The flag in the city of Tillsonburg was lowered to half staff following the death of Stompin' Tom.
The town of Tillsonburg was immortalised in the Stompin' Tom Classic "Tillsonburg".
Nicolas Cage plays Ned Hanlan
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Ned Hanlan was portrayed by Nicholas Cage in the movie "Boy in Blue" which was a biopic of Hanlan's life.
Morenz was Geoffrion's Father-in-Law?
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Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion was married to Marlene, who was the daughter of hockey great Howie Morenz.
Decibel named after Bell
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The common unit used to measure sound was named after Alexander Graham Bell? It is known as the decibel.
Fleming designed first stamp
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Sir Sandford Fleming designed Canada’s first postage stamp – the Three Penny Beaver (1851).
Fort Steele
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The town of Fort Steele, BC was named after North-West Mounted Police Superintendant Sam Steele.
Apps sports dynasty
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Syl Apps' son, grand-daughter and grand-son were all notable hockey players and his grandson won a gold medal in Olympic rowing.