World Diabetes Day is recognized annually on November 14th. Today, we remember the three Canadians and a Scot who all contributed to the discovery of insulin. Clockwise from top left: […]
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September 28th is British Home Child Day
September 28th was established as British Home Child Day in 2011. It is a time to remember the 100,000+ orphans and children of poor families that were sent to Canada […]
The Aberdeenshire Roots of Elvis Presley
Today marks 45 years since the death of one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor of Scottish […]
Neil Armstrong’s Scottish Homecoming
Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon on this date in 1969. As TV audiences around the world watched in amazement, he stepped out of the […]
What is The Mad Piper’s Canadian Connection?
Bill ‘The Mad Piper’ Millin inspired Allied troops as they stormed ashore during the D-Day invasion. Carrying no weapon other than a ceremonial dagger in his stocking, Millin fearlessly played […]
The Scottish Composer of The Maple Leaf Forever
Alexander Muir was a songwriter, soldier, and school headmaster. Born in Scotland, he is best remembered for composing one of Canada’s most beloved songs, The Maple Leaf Forever. Muir was […]
Batman’s Scottish Ties
The month of May marks the 83th anniversary of Batman’s introduction to the world. The Caped Crusader has been connected to Scotland from his creation up till the present. Batman […]
The Chefs’ House
The Chefs’ House (215 King Street East) is an innovative concept restaurant that operates in support of the Hospitality & Culinary Arts Program at George Brown College (GBC). The Program […]
Tartan Day and the Declaration of Arbroath
Tartan Day was inspired by Scotland but originated in Canada. The idea can be traced back to a Federation of Scottish Clans meeting that took place in Nova Scotia in […]