There was an immense amount of pride associated with seeing Canada's high profile contribution to the space program - Canadarm - deployed in outer space with the federal government's Canada logo incorporating the Canadian flag, prominently displayed.

The...(read more)

This week's innovation has become a staple in most people's pantry.

Canola, the source of canola oil, was bred from rapeseed cultivars at the University of Manitoba, by Keith Downey and Baldur R. Stefansson in the early 1970s. The name 'Canola' was...(read more)

Those of a certain age remember the very distinct sound of a dial-up modem doing it's work to establish a connection. In 1996, Canadian inventor and electrical engineer, Brent Townshend, created the concept that served as the basis for the 56K bit/sec modem, a...(read more)

This ubiquitous cocktail has been a part of Canadian culture for over 50 years!

In 1969, Walter Chell was asked to create a new signature cocktail for the Calgary Inn’s new Italian restaurant. His original recipe has spawned many variations and likely...(read more)

The Yukon Gold potato is this week's Canadian innovation.  Many of us will remember seeing these in the grocery store for the first time when they were introduced. Making them notable was not only their yellow flesh but also the taste, both of which were a big...(read more)