Canada's 150th Birthday - An Immigrant Looks Back
Canada’s 150 Birthday is on July 1st which is this Saturday. In this Sesquicentennial year for Canada, I find myself thinking back to the time in 1968 when I first arrived here. That was forty-nine years ago. I will be having a semicentennial year in 2018. Fifty years have flown - some years more swiftly and more pleasantly than others. Over the years, I have seen and experienced many changes in this great country and there have been changes taking place deep within me as well. I’m excited to be here to join in the celebrations for Canada’s 150th Birthday. Bring on the cake, champagne, and, of course, the fireworks. Let’s celebrate! ...