Kings Coronation Medal

 

Today Bradley Newell, the son of my late sister Anne Louise Winterford Newell was awarded a King Charles Coronation Medal.  “Brad has made a significant impact not only in the business world but also in the lives of countless individuals through his philanthropy and community involvement. As a head supporter of Heads Up Guys, Brad has demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting mental health. This is further demonstrated in his strong advocacy for the Post Partum Society and Autism Society. His support of community programs, particularly the Harry White Society for kids golf and the Special Olympics which has helped provide opportunities for young people to develop their skills and passions. Brad’s dedication to volunteering at Surrey Urban Mission and his generous donations to the SPCA further highlight his kindness and compassion. Brad is a very proud member of the Lions Club and through all of his leadership and philanthropy, Brad has truly made a difference in the community and serves as an inspiration to us all.”  Congratulations Bradley!

Here is Brad's father.  He is recovering from a stroke he had on January 22nd.

Happy Thursday

 After watching the news, I needed a smile!

Canada - it's your country, be proud!

Someone went to a lot of trouble to put this together - excellent!  It's Your COUNTRY.  Be Proud!

Our country is the second largest in the world. It's incredibly diverse and often looks nothing like people imagine it.
 This isn't Greenland. It's Canada. (Baffin Island)

This isn't New York. It's Canada. (Toronto)

  This isn't Croatia. It's Canada. (near Tobermory)

 This isn't Paris. It's Canada. (Montréal)*

 This isn't Morocco. It's Canada. (Athabasca Sand Hills)

This isn't London. It's Canada. (Ottawa)

 This isn't Japan. It's Canada. (Montréal)*

This isn't India. It's Canada. (Toronto)

 This isn't Australia. It's Canada. (Cheltenham Badlands, Ontario)

This isn't Austria. It's Canada. (Whistler)

 

This isn't Cornwall. It's Canada. (Prince Edward Island)

 This isn't the Netherlands. It's Canada. (Ottawa)

 This isn't New Zealand. It's Canada. (Chesterman Beach, British Columbia)

 This isn't Scotland. It's Canada. (Hatley Castle, Vancouver Island)

This isn't Finland. It's Canada. (Canadian Shield)

  This isn't Normandy. It's Canada. (Québec)

This isn't Arizona. It's Canada. (Big Muddy Valley, Saskatchewan)

  This isn't Italy. It's Canada. (Niagara Wine Country)

 This isn't Sydney. It's Canada. (Vancouver)

 

  This isn't Ukraine. It's Canada. (Saskatchewan)

  This isn't Rome. It's Canada. (Montréal)

 This isn't Sweden. It's Canada. (Peggy's Cove)

 This isn't France. It's Canada. (Mont Tremblant)

 This isn't Europe. It's Canada. (Québec)

 This isn't Northern Italy. It's Canada. (Okanagan)

This isn't Bergen. It's Canada. (St. John's)

This isn't New England. It's Canada. (Lake Elmore)

  This isn't Florida. It's Canada. (Parlee Beach, New Brunswick)

 This isn't Norway. It's Canada. (Newfoundland)

 This isn't France. It's Canada. (Montréal)*

This isn't Estonia. It's Canada. (Sandbanks, Prince Edward County, Ontario)

  This isn't the Faroe Islands. It's Canada. (Lunenburg)

This isn't Switzerland. It's Canada. (Banff)

  This isn't Art Deco along the English coast. It's Canada. (Toronto)

  This isn't Seattle. It's Canada. (Victoria)

This isn't Ireland. It's Canada. (Toronto)*

 This isn't Zaragoza. It's Canada. (Montréal)*

 This isn't Valencia. It's Canada. (Toronto)*

This isn't China. It's Canada. (Montréal)*

  This isn't Belgium. It's Canada. (Toronto)*

  
I hope I've given you a taste of how diverse Canada is in terms of architecture and landscapes.

You wouldn't expect anything less from such a humongous place.

Proudly Canadian. The true north strong and free.