Bernard
@bjcormier.bsky.social
Retired. Served 31 years as Cultural Affairs Officer for the City of Saint John, NB (1987-2018). Magician.
The Nanaimo bar is a dessert that requires no baking. It consists of a base of wafer and coconut, custard, and chocolate ganache, all layered together. The popular "bar" is named after Nanaimo, a city on Canada's Vancouver Island. #CanadaTrivia
July 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The Nanaimo bar is a dessert that requires no baking. It consists of a base of wafer and coconut, custard, and chocolate ganache, all layered together. The popular "bar" is named after Nanaimo, a city on Canada's Vancouver Island. #CanadaTrivia
Oneida First Nation actor Graham Greene's career took off with an Oscar, for Best Supporting Actor, for his role as Kicking Bird in the 1990 Kevin Costner film, ‘Dances With Wolves.’ #CanadaTrivia
June 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Oneida First Nation actor Graham Greene's career took off with an Oscar, for Best Supporting Actor, for his role as Kicking Bird in the 1990 Kevin Costner film, ‘Dances With Wolves.’ #CanadaTrivia
The Distillery District is a 13-acre commercial and residential area located east of downtown Toronto with cafés, restaurants, and shops. It is considered the largest collection of Victorian-era industrial architecture in North America. #CanadaTrivia
June 22, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The Distillery District is a 13-acre commercial and residential area located east of downtown Toronto with cafés, restaurants, and shops. It is considered the largest collection of Victorian-era industrial architecture in North America. #CanadaTrivia
Dusty Rose Lake is an anoxic lake located in north region of Tweedsmuir Park in British Columbia, Canada. It gets its name from its pink colouring. The glacial meltwater feeding the lake gets its lavender hue from the particulate of the surrounding rock which is purple/pink in colour. #CanadaTrivia
June 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Dusty Rose Lake is an anoxic lake located in north region of Tweedsmuir Park in British Columbia, Canada. It gets its name from its pink colouring. The glacial meltwater feeding the lake gets its lavender hue from the particulate of the surrounding rock which is purple/pink in colour. #CanadaTrivia
Only one part of the former New France remains legally part of France. This small archipelago named Saint Pierre is home to ~6,000 citizens and is located off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. There's a direct ferry connection from Fortune, Newfoundland to Saint-Pierre. #CanadaTrivia
June 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Only one part of the former New France remains legally part of France. This small archipelago named Saint Pierre is home to ~6,000 citizens and is located off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. There's a direct ferry connection from Fortune, Newfoundland to Saint-Pierre. #CanadaTrivia
Before publishing her first book "Split Tooth” (2008), about a young Inuk woman growing up in the Canadian Arctic in the 1970s, Tanya Tagaq gained acclaim as a musician of katajjaq, otherwise known as Inuit Throat Singing. #CanadaTrivia
June 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Before publishing her first book "Split Tooth” (2008), about a young Inuk woman growing up in the Canadian Arctic in the 1970s, Tanya Tagaq gained acclaim as a musician of katajjaq, otherwise known as Inuit Throat Singing. #CanadaTrivia
Manitoban actor Adam Beach played U.S. Marine Corporal Ira Hayes in "Flags of Our Fathers," about the WW II men photographed raising a flag over the hard-fought island of Iwo Jima in March 1945. The U.S. Marine Corps & U.S. Navy landed on and captured the island from the Japanese. #CanadaTrivia
June 8, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Manitoban actor Adam Beach played U.S. Marine Corporal Ira Hayes in "Flags of Our Fathers," about the WW II men photographed raising a flag over the hard-fought island of Iwo Jima in March 1945. The U.S. Marine Corps & U.S. Navy landed on and captured the island from the Japanese. #CanadaTrivia
Catherine O’Hara, born and raised in Toronto, is the actress, comedian, and writer that famously starred as the mother of Kevin McAllister in "Home Alone" and more recently became an Emmy-winning star of the CBC sitcom "Schitt's Creek" for her role as Moira Rose. #CanadaTrivia
June 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Catherine O’Hara, born and raised in Toronto, is the actress, comedian, and writer that famously starred as the mother of Kevin McAllister in "Home Alone" and more recently became an Emmy-winning star of the CBC sitcom "Schitt's Creek" for her role as Moira Rose. #CanadaTrivia
Donovan Bailey, OC, is a Canadian sprinter who won the gold medal in the 100m dash at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. He recorded a tiime of 9.84 seconds to become Olympic champion. Bailey immigrated to Canada at age 13, from Jamaica. #CanadaTrivia
June 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Donovan Bailey, OC, is a Canadian sprinter who won the gold medal in the 100m dash at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. He recorded a tiime of 9.84 seconds to become Olympic champion. Bailey immigrated to Canada at age 13, from Jamaica. #CanadaTrivia
The article of clothing known as a "bunnyhug" in Saskatchewan is typically known by as a hoodie throughout the rest of Canada and the U.S. This term is unique to the province and is considered a part of its cultural identity. #CanadaTrivia
June 5, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The article of clothing known as a "bunnyhug" in Saskatchewan is typically known by as a hoodie throughout the rest of Canada and the U.S. This term is unique to the province and is considered a part of its cultural identity. #CanadaTrivia
A white owl is featured prominently on the cover of "Fly By Night," a 1975 album from Canadian progressive-rock band Rush. It was designed by the band’s drummer/lyricist, Neil Pearl, and shows the owl swooping down with fierce eyes, with the northern lights in the background." #CanadaTrivia
June 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
A white owl is featured prominently on the cover of "Fly By Night," a 1975 album from Canadian progressive-rock band Rush. It was designed by the band’s drummer/lyricist, Neil Pearl, and shows the owl swooping down with fierce eyes, with the northern lights in the background." #CanadaTrivia
Poutine, often referred to as Canada's national dish, consists of french fries, gravy, and cheese curds. It emerged in Quebec in the late 1950s though its exact origins are uncertain, and there are several competing claims regarding its invention. #CanadaTrivia
May 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Poutine, often referred to as Canada's national dish, consists of french fries, gravy, and cheese curds. It emerged in Quebec in the late 1950s though its exact origins are uncertain, and there are several competing claims regarding its invention. #CanadaTrivia
In the 1970s, a specimen of allegedly human-worked mammoth bone was found in three small caves called the Bluefish Caves in the Yukon, a few dozen miles southwest of the Vuntut Gwichin community of Old Crow. The area has archeological evidence dating back to the Pleistocene period. #CanadaTrivia
May 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
In the 1970s, a specimen of allegedly human-worked mammoth bone was found in three small caves called the Bluefish Caves in the Yukon, a few dozen miles southwest of the Vuntut Gwichin community of Old Crow. The area has archeological evidence dating back to the Pleistocene period. #CanadaTrivia
The City of Saint John is the only city in Canada which is allowed to fire a 21-gun salute in the absence of the head of state. This is carried out each year on May 18 at 12 noon...the City's anniversary...Loyalist Day. This has been a tradition for over 75 years. #CanadaTrivia
May 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The City of Saint John is the only city in Canada which is allowed to fire a 21-gun salute in the absence of the head of state. This is carried out each year on May 18 at 12 noon...the City's anniversary...Loyalist Day. This has been a tradition for over 75 years. #CanadaTrivia
Chief Dan George, was a chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and was also a multi-talented actor, musician, poet & author. His acting career peaked when he portrayed Old Lodge Skins in the 1970 film, Little Big Man, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award. #CanadaTrivia
May 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Chief Dan George, was a chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and was also a multi-talented actor, musician, poet & author. His acting career peaked when he portrayed Old Lodge Skins in the 1970 film, Little Big Man, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award. #CanadaTrivia
To all the Mom’s out there. You did a grape job raisin us. Not to be cheesy, but you’re all grate Moms! #PUNishMint
May 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
To all the Mom’s out there. You did a grape job raisin us. Not to be cheesy, but you’re all grate Moms! #PUNishMint
To all the Mom’s out there. You did a grape job raisin us. Not to be cheesy, but you’re all grate Moms! #PUNishMint
May 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
To all the Mom’s out there. You did a grape job raisin us. Not to be cheesy, but you’re all grate Moms! #PUNishMint
We are born of love. Love is our mother. Happy Mother’s Day!
May 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
We are born of love. Love is our mother. Happy Mother’s Day!
In 2018, Canadachanged a line in its national anthem from "true patriot love in all thy sons command" to the more inclusive "true patriot love in all of us command." #CanadaTrivia
May 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
In 2018, Canadachanged a line in its national anthem from "true patriot love in all thy sons command" to the more inclusive "true patriot love in all of us command." #CanadaTrivia
"Flight Stop," a 1979 site-specific art work by Canadian artist Michael Snow at Toronto’s Eaton Centre, depicts 60 Canada geese in flight. The work remains an iconic public art piece in Toronto and in many ways stands as a visual identity for the mall. #CanadaTrivia
May 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
"Flight Stop," a 1979 site-specific art work by Canadian artist Michael Snow at Toronto’s Eaton Centre, depicts 60 Canada geese in flight. The work remains an iconic public art piece in Toronto and in many ways stands as a visual identity for the mall. #CanadaTrivia
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the coronation of King Charles III. As King of Canada, His Majesty will attend the State Opening of the Parliament of Canada and will deliver the Speech from the Throne in Ottawa on Tuesday, 27 May 2025.
May 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the coronation of King Charles III. As King of Canada, His Majesty will attend the State Opening of the Parliament of Canada and will deliver the Speech from the Throne in Ottawa on Tuesday, 27 May 2025.
Because of Canada’s imposed travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Toronto Raptors temporarily relocated their home games for the 2020-21 NBA season to Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. #CanadaTrivia.
May 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Because of Canada’s imposed travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Toronto Raptors temporarily relocated their home games for the 2020-21 NBA season to Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. #CanadaTrivia.
Measuring 12 acres in area in front of Toronto City Hall, Canada’s largest city square is named after Nathan Phillips, QC (1892-1976), a politician who served as the city’s 53rd mayor from 1955 to 1962. He was the city's first Jewish mayor. #CanadaTrivia
May 2, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Measuring 12 acres in area in front of Toronto City Hall, Canada’s largest city square is named after Nathan Phillips, QC (1892-1976), a politician who served as the city’s 53rd mayor from 1955 to 1962. He was the city's first Jewish mayor. #CanadaTrivia