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12/05/2025

12/01/2025

The Year 1975 Remembered

Toronto’s skyline was forever changed in 1975 when an enormous Sikorsky helicopter flew into the downtown core to attach the last pieces of the CN Tower’s antenna. This event marked the end of construction of what would be the world’s tallest structure for the next 32 years.

The year also saw the beaver becoming Canada’s official national symbol, denoting its importance to Indigenous People and its prominence during the fur trade. Other noteworthy events included Environment Canada switching from Fahrenheit to Celsius, Ontario becoming the first province to exclusively teach the metric system in school, the birth of government-owned Petro-Canada, the opening of Montreal’s Mirabel Airport, and the awarding of Senate seats to both the Yukon and Northwest Territories.

In world news, after close to 20 years of fighting, the Vietnam War officially ended when North Vietnam conquered Saigon on April 30, 1975. The surrender by the South Vietnamese resulted in the mass exodus of U.S. troops from the region.

In science and technology, Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen with the release of the Altair BASIC, Cromemco Cyclops became the first digital commercial camera, and a U.S. patent was awarded for Ethernet local area networking, the predecessor of today’s internet.

In sports, Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in what became known as the “Thrilla in Manila.” Home Box Office, the first pay television network, delivered the broadcast, allowing the boxing match to be viewed by over 100 million people worldwide. In entertainment, Charlie Chaplin was knighted by the Queen and Jaws frightened many as the summer’s blockbuster movie. Its release actually had children too scared to go in the water. Books of the year included Jack Higgins’ The Eagle Has Landed’ and James Clavell’s Shōgun. Toys and gifts of 1975 included Mood Rings, Pong (home version) and Pet Rocks.

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11/27/2025

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11/26/2025

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11/26/2025

24/7: What Does this Mean to You?

Almost all funeral homes offer 24/7 service to their communities. This does not mean the funeral home is literally open into the wee hours of the morning, but rather there is someone available to take your call at any time. We know that death doesn’t only choose to present itself during regular business hours.

Calls which occur outside office hours are taken by our ‘on duty’ funeral director. Sometimes they answer these calls directly, and sometimes our answering service will take the call and relay this information to the director.

When a beloved passes outside office hours, the key is to contact us by phone. There are details we need to gather and communication by phone is the best way to proceed. The director will ask you a few questions to determine what immediate action is most appropriate. There are a number of circumstances which affect the initial actions we must take.

We have assisted countless families over the years with funeral arrangements that begin with a call that was taken overnight. If something happens overnight, rest assured that we are here for you, to help in any way we can. This is part of what we do on a day to day… or night to night basis, as the case may be.

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11/22/2025

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11/18/2025

Canadian National Bereavement Day

November 21 marks annual National Bereavement Day in Canada. The objective of the Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHPCA), in declaring this day, is to raise awareness about the challenges Canadians face when dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Current bereavement leave is typically 3 days in most Canadian jurisdictions. However, depending on the circumstances surrounding a death and how close a relationship was shared, the bereavement period can last much longer, in some cases, years.

CHPCA aims to make sure the resources needed for Canadians to cope with loss are available – whether it be literature, support group participation or professional counselling.

The feelings experienced by those who grieve are natural. Rebuilding one’s life after the loss of a close loved one can be difficult. Grief often interferes with daily life activities and relationships. Time is needed to heal and there is a need for community support. Helping those who grieve to cope better has benefits for the individual, their families, employers and society at large.

To find out more about this initiative and resources please visit: https://www.chpca.ca/awareness/national-grief-and-bereavement-day/

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11/11/2025

Remembrance Day Observance

Today we remember them, who served our country in times of conflict. We pause and listen to the single bugle, as it plays the notes to “Last Post.” We stand in silence, in their memory. We are forever grateful for your sacrifice and we will never forget your legacy.

Today we express our sympathy to all the families who have lost a loved one. We stand with you as you remember them.

11/10/2025

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11/03/2025

Knowing and Understanding your Options

Today’s families have an increasing number of options from which to choose, when making funeral arrangements. A heightened focus on personalization is one of the trends which funeral professionals are witnessing more and more frequently. By this we mean that considerable efforts are being made to make a funeral unique and to highlight special qualities and interests of the deceased.

Knowing what options are available can easily be explained by our directors. Over the years we have considerable experience guiding families through the various alternatives from which they choose. We present scenarios and give advice on what can truly make a service meaningful.

Providing information helps families understand the full realization of the effects of their choices on everyone who will be part of the service. There are so many people who are affected by the passing of a beloved. Making sure their needs are considered is a vital part of a funeral plan. We can help to ensure your plan achieves this.

If you have questions about what options may be best for you and your family, please contact us.

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10/31/2025

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