This most recent discovery fell on the eve of Canada Day, the nation's founding holiday meant to mark the date in 1867 when three British colonies were joined to create the Dominion of Canada.

The 1 July holiday commemorates the 1867 British North America Act, which created Canada. Like the Independence Day holiday in the US, it is traditionally marked with outdoor events, including ...

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