(Fireworks from Mill Woods Park seen from our front bay window)
Canada remains a better-than-average country to live in. (Certainly way saner and less violent than the States!) Many fine people built this country (including John A. MacDonald–the Father of Confederation responsible for uniting this country with a railroad to keep us from being annexed by the U.S.) and brought us the civilized, prosperous lives most of us have truly benefited from.
For the most part, we are very lucky to live in Canada as opposed to an autocratic country like North Korea or Russia. There is still much to celebrate today even with all the changes and imperfections. The life most of us woke up to this morning should not be taken for granted and ought to be savoured and appreciated. Canada Day is the right day to show and share that appreciation with family, friends, and others.