Jack Layton Legacy- Broadbent Institute!

Jack Layton, 61 : Canada Mourns Great Canadian!

Numerous online memorials have been made available for Canadians to express their condolences. The family has requested donations be made to the Ed Broadbent Institute.
Here is a reprint of the article published Monday in our local paper the Omemee Pigeon eFlyer:

Jack Layton – Last Words Inspiring Canadians-

Regardless of political affiliation, across Canada - we mourn the loss of Jack Layton: father, husband, friend, and leader of the New Democrat Party.Early this morning, Jack Layton lost his second battle with cancer. According to a statement issued by his partner NDP MP Olivia Chow, and his children Sarah and Michael;

Order of Canada Recipients 2010 Announced

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II established the Order of Canada in 1967 to  recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the Canada. The Order recognizes people in all sectors of Canadian society. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country.Any Canadian may make a nomination.
Motto and Levels
The Order of Canada’s motto is DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM(They desire a better country).  Companion – Recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement and merit of the highest degree, especially in service to Canada or to humanity at large Officer – Recognizes a lifetime of achievement and merit of a high degree, especially in service to Canada or to humanity at large Member – Recognizes a lifetime of distinguished service in or to a particular community, group or field of activity. This year no Companion of Canada was awarded.
If you could ask one of these recipients one question what would if be?
RECIPIENTS’ CITATIONS


OFFICERS OF THE ORDER OF CANADA
Nicole Brossard, O.C. Montréal, Quebec
For her contributions to literature as a poet, novelist, essayist and publisher.

Tough Times? Check out Rick’s Advice!

One of my favourite books is Tough Times Never Last,  but Tough People Do by Robert Schuller. I’d like to make a collection of stories along this line that reflect the Canadian Experience.  Please leave a comment with your suggestions for the collection.  Here’s my first discovery:

Wild Beginnings: In January,1999, things looked bleak for Rick Smiciklas. With only $100.00 left in his bank account, he was about to declare bankruptcy. Trying to remain positive, he noticed an ad in a real estate paper for a business in Northern Ontario: a unique restaurant specializing in chicken wings. Right away, Rick saw the potential, and bought it then and there without even thinking of how he would cover the payment.

Next day, Rick asked his mother-in-law for funds to cover the cheques he used to purchase the business . His mother-in-law obliged a kindness for which Rick will always be grateful. The Grand Opening of the first Wild Wing in Sunderland, Ontario was postponed by one day, when Rick and his wife became parents for the very first time. With the vision of his beautiful wife and new daughter in his head, and their humble beginnings, he opened the first Wild Wing the next day and the LEGEND WAS BORN.

Through PASSION,HARD WORK,DEDICATION, and most of all,PERSERVERANCE, Wild Wing Restaurants are now Canada’s fastest growing restaurant franchise.

From that one restaurant opened March 17th,1999, Wild Wing has rapidly expanded to almost 100 locations including three in Alberta. Truly inspirational!

So when things are looking bleak, take Rick’s advice: “Go Ahead! Get Wild!”

(adapted from Wild Wing take Out Menu)

Photo from Ottawa Citizen