By Christian Granholm     This week an historic election takes place in the United States.     It’s outcome will be felt like a ripple of greenbacks washing up on our northern shores. Regardless …

          By Christian Granholm     Canada’s history versus our level of overt patriotism is best described as “We walk softly – but we carry a big stick.”     Point in case, all-Canadian bad-ass Madeleine …

          By Christian Granholm     On or about this date in the year 1002, Leif Ericson and his band of thirsty Vikings set foot on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where they established a …

          As the week begins we are reminded that on September 27, 1888, The Mayor of Vancouver, David Oppenheimer, officially opens Stanley Park. In 1988, Stanley Park will be designated a National Historic Site of Canada. …

            As the week begins we are reminded that on February 23, 1909, Canadian John Alexander Douglas McCurdy makes the first powered flight in Canada, aboard his plane, the Silver Dart. The flight departs from …

          As the Olympics open in South Korea at the end of this week, we are reminded that February 6, 1948, Ottawa’s Barbara Ann Scott wins Canada’s first-ever gold medal in figure skating at the Winter …

On Monday morning we note the merging of the craft beer industry with the cannabis industry as Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. (CSE: ATT) (OTC: ATTBF) and Faculty Brewing Co. a Vancouver-based craft brewery ammounced plans to develop a hemp-infused, cannabinoid-rich, THC-free craft beer.

          As the week begins we are reminded that December 6 is the 100 anniversary of the Halifax Harbour Explosion. Nearly 2,000 people are killed, including children on their way to school, and 9,000 more are seriously injured …

            As my week began with a crossing of the iconic Lions Gate Bridge for a meeting in North Vancouver, I am reminded that it opened for the first time on November 14, 1938. It’s …

          As the week begins we are reminded that on September 18, 1949, Montréal jazz pianist Oscar Peterson makes his debut at New York’s prestigious Carnegie Hall. Considered one of the greatest jazz pianists of all …