Monday, February 16, 2026

About politics

Queen Elizabeth II and Her Visits to Ottawa. How Was the Princess, and Later the Queen, Welcomed in Canada’s Capital?

The public held Queen Elizabeth II in high esteem and eagerly awaited her visits. She was usually accompanied on her trips to Canada—especially to...

Prince Charles and Camilla in Ottawa 2022: Planned Stops of the Royal Couple

Prince Charles first visited Canada in 1970 at the age of 22. In 2022, the Prince and the Duchess of Cornwall returned to Canada,...

The Story of James Johnston: A Fiery Businessman and Political Figure of Bytown

In 1815, James Johnston immigrated to Canada, and by 1827, he had leased property in Bytown. His story as a businessman and political figure...

The First Prime Minister of Canada and His Connection to Ottawa: The Story of Sir John A. Macdonald

Are you familiar with the biography of Canada's first prime minister? Sir John A. Macdonald held office from 1867 to 1873 and again from...

How Flora Isabel MacDonald Became Canada’s First Female Minister

The late 19th and early 20th centuries marked a period of major change for Canadian women. They fought fiercely for equal rights, including the...

Symbols of Ottawa

Ottawa is a vibrant and fascinating city with a unique history, evolving from a small settlement into the capital of Canada. It boasts landmarks,...

Winston Churchill’s Visits to Ottawa and His Iconic Life Magazine Cover Photo

During World War II, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill visited Canada’s capital to address urgent wartime matters. It was in Ottawa that Canadian photographer...

Royal Visits to Ottawa

What could be more intriguing than a journey into the past—especially when it involves royal visits? There were quite a few of them, and...
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