Monthly Archives: October 2019

September 2019 Digital Moose Lounge Newsletter

A monthly newsletter from a fellow Canadian organization in the Bay Area. We wanted to thank the DML for highlighting our annual Poppy Campaign in this newsletter.

Happy October, Bay Area Canadians! We have lots to look forward to including Thanksgiving, some Canadian bands, and events around the upcoming federal election back home! We also have a new blog post from board member Hugh Morgan that will help you with that pesky credit score.

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Enjoy all the event details below (and always available on our website).

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Ask A Canadian: You Need to Build Your Credit Score

It’s nearly impossible to get anything in the Bay Area without a credit score. DML Board Member Hugh Morgan looks at what you need to consider when building up that pesky credit score.

Ask A Canadian: Guess What? You Need to Build Your Credit Score

3rd Annual Canadian Family Thanksgiving Dinner

Saturday, October 12: Tickets are still available for our partner event with Canadian Studies at UC Berkeley by visiting the link below. You can also pre-purchase your limited edition toques and DML pins when registering for the event

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How Can You Help
In the spirit of DML Canadians Doing Good, we have selected the Alameda County Community Food Bank as the beneficiary of our event. Support our joint effort in ending hunger and poverty in the community by bringing a non-perishable food item for donation or by making a small financial donation when you arrive.

2019 Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign

Each year the Royal Canadian Legion conducts the Poppy Campaign, along with thousands of our members who volunteer from coast to coast to coast, to raise funds in support of Veterans and their families. The US Zone, Branch #25 (representing the San Francisco Bay area) is starting their 2019 poppy campaign this month. Poppies are distributed freely, but your generous donations are invaluable. For more information or to find out where you can pick up a poppy, visit by their site here.

Tell Us a DML Story to Celebrate 20 Years!

In September 1999, a small group of Canadians in the Bay Area formed what is the Digital Moose Lounge today. This year, we are celebrating our 20th birthday! We are looking for original members and Board of Directors to help tell the story of DML in celebration. If you were part of the DML from 1999 to 2015 – like Helen, Mike and the Moose in the photo – please send us an email at programs@digitalmooselounge.com

Other upcoming events in the community…

Canadian Leaders Debate Watch Party

October 7: Join the UC Berkeley Canadian Studies Program and fans of Canadian politics to watch the English Language Canadian Federal Leaders’ Debate at Melodee Cocktails in El Cerrito, California.
This event is free, but limited to those age 21+ only. Snacks will be provided; purchase your own beverages at the bar.

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Then, don’t miss these free, upcoming election-related events hosted by Canadian Studies at UC Berkeley:

October 8th: 12:30 PM, 223 Moses Hall
Understanding the Federal Election Campaign, Prof. Richard Johnston, Pol. Sci., UBC
The renowned UBC political scientist will lay out the stakes and issues in the 2019 Canadian Federal Election campaign. Lunch provided. Free and open to all.

October 21st: 5:30 PM, 119 Moses Hall (IGS Library)
Canadian Federal Election Results Watch Party
Watch returns from the 43rd General Election in Canada. Refreshments provided. Free and open to all.

October 22nd: 12:30 PM, 223 Moses Hall
Colloquium: Election Post-Mortem- Dr. Eric Guntermann, UC Berkeley
Voting expert Dr. Eric Gunterman will help us dissect the 2019 elections results. Lunch provided. Free and open to all.

Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna

November 3rd – The sensational Canadian act will be calling San Francisco home for a couple of months. Their Amaluna act will be at Oracle Park until early January. The mysterious Island is ruled by goddesses and after a group of young men wash up on the isle from a large storm, it triggers an epic love story. Found your dates and tickets on their website.

Canada on Sharks Ice

Multiple Dates: Canadian hockey hits the SAP Center this month. The Sharks will start their regular season play on October 4th against Las Vegas, and their first Canadian opponent being the Calgary Flames on October 13th. Get your tickets here.

Also, circle the dates of Jan 29 (vs. Vancouver Canucks) and March 3 (vs. Toronto Maple Leafs) as they will be DML special events.

Canadian Music in the Bay

Grab your tickets now for some other upcoming Canadian artists that will be performing in the Bay Area in the next couple of months.

Deadmau5: October 11/12 – San Jose
City and Colour: October 14/15 – San Francisco

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Battle of the Atlantic video narrated by Alan Doyle nominated for 2019 Canadian Online Publishing Award

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Alan Doyle Narrates Military Moments | Battle of the Atlantic

Battle of the Atlantic video narrated by Alan Doyle nominated for 2019 Canadian Online Publishing Award

Canvet Publications Ltd. has been named a finalist in the 2019 Canadian Online Publishing Awards for Best Video Content for the Military Moments video Battle of the Atlantic narrated by Alan Doyle.

The video—narrated by Canadian musician and artist Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea—takes us back to Sept. 3, 1939, when a German U-boat torpedoed the ocean liner SS Athenia just hours after Britain had declared war on Germany. The Battle of the Atlantic was Canada’s longest campaign of the Second World War.

Other finalists in this category include Huffington Post Canada, Huffington Post Quebec, Canada’s History Magazine and Hakai Magazine. The 2019 Canadian Online Publishing Awards take place in Toronto in November.

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Study abroad with the Vimy Foundation!

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The Vimy Pilgrimage Award

The Vimy Pilgrimage Award is for Canadian students who want to learn more about their nation’s history where it happened.

Young Canadians, aged 14-17, who demonstrate outstanding community service through volunteer work are eligible to apply. Scheduled April 2-10, 2020, this is a fully-funded immersive educational program in Belgium and France to study Canada’s tremendous First World War effort.

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CAN Election Events & Thanksgiving

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A series of events from one of our fellow Canadian organizations in the Bay Area.

Canadian Studies Upcoming Events

Canadian Election Events

October 2019

Join the UC Berkeley Canadian Studies Program for four events surrounding the 43^rd Canadian Election

Monday October 7, 4:00 PM, Melodee Cocktails, 240 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito CA

Debate Watch Party: Federal Election English Language Leaders’ Debate

Watch the debate with fans of Canadian politics. Free pizza provided, purchase your beverages. Canadian bar specials will include $4 Molson, $5 Canadian Club, $6 Crown Royal. Age 21+ only.

RSVP requested: https://canadiandebate.eventbrite.com

Tuesday October 8, 12:30 PM, 223 Moses Hall

Understanding the Federal Election Campaign – Prof. Richard Johnston, Pol. Sci., UBC

Renowned UBC political scientist Richard Johnston will lay out the stakes and issues in 2019 Canadian Federal Election campaign. Lunch provided. Free, open to all. Dr. Johnston’s talk is co-sponsored by the Citrin Center for Public Opinion Research.

Monday October 21, 5:30 PM, 109 Moses Hall (IGS Library)

Canadian Federal Election Results Watch Party

Watch returns from the 43^rd General Election in Canada. Refreshments provided. Free, open to all. The watch party is co-sponsored by the Institute of Governmental Studies. RSVP Requested: https://canadianelection.eventbrite.com

Tuesday October 22, 12:30 PM, 223 Moses Hall

Colloquium: Election Post-Mortem – Dr. Eric Guntermann, UC-Berkeley

Voting expert Dr. Eric Gunterman will help us dissect the 2019 elections results. Lunch provided. Free, open to all.

These events are made possible thanks to the generous support of the Consulate General of Canada San Francisco | Silicon Valley

Next Event: Monday October 7

Debate Watch Party

Canadian Leaders’ Debate

English Language Debate

(Age 21+ Only)

Melodee Cocktails, El Cerrito CA

Join the UC Berkeley Canadian Studies Program and fans of Canadian politics to watch the English Language Canadian Federal Leaders’ Debate at Melodee Cocktails in El Cerrito, California. Melodee Cocktails is located within the El Cerrito Plaza (next to Trader Joe’s). There is plenty of free parking, and numerous transit options. BART: El Cerrito Plaza station. AC Transit: lines 72, 72M, 72R, 79 and 80.

This event is free, but limited to those age 21+ only. Free pizza will be provided; purchase your own beverages at the bar. Canadian bar specials will include $4 Molson, $5 Canadian Club, $6 Crown Royal. Questions? Call Elliott at 510-642-0531 or email elliott.smith@berkeley.edu.

RSVP requested at https://canadiandebate.eventbrite.com

Monday, October 7, 2019

4:00 PM

Melodee Cocktails

240 El Cerrito Plaza

El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA

THIS EVENT IT AGE 21+ ONLY

This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Consulate General of Canada San Francisco | Silicon Valley

3rd Annual Canadian Family Thanksgiving with Digital Moose Lounge

Join Canadian Studies and the Digital Moose Lounge, the Bay Area’s Canadian civic & business community organization, for a celebration of Canadian Thanksgiving. Tickets are required, and must be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-dml-canadian-family-thanksgiving-dinner-tickets-72030803071

Full price tickets are $64, plus ticketing fees.

UC Berkeley Faculty, Staff, and Affiliates of Canadian Studies may purchase a half price ticket for $34 plus ticketing fees by entering code BERKELEYFACULTY.

UC Berkeley Students may purchase a discount ticket for $10 plus ticketing fees by entering code BERKELEYSTUDENTS. No UC Berkeley student will be denied a ticket due to lack of funds, if you cannot afford the student ticket price contact Elliott Smith at elliott.smith@berkeley.edu or 510-642-0531.

Saturday October 12

5:30 PM

Alumni House

Community Announcements

Fellowship Opportunity

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is Seeking 2020-2021 Canada Fellowship Applicants

Launched in 2016, CFR’s International Affairs Fellowship in Canada, sponsored by the Power Corporation of Canada, seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between rising generations of leaders and thinkers in the United States and Canada. The program provides for one to two mid-career U.S. professionals per year to spend six to twelve months hosted by a Canadian institution to deepen their knowledge of Canada. The program awards a stipend of $95,000 for a period of twelve months (prorated if less than twelve months) as well as a travel allowance. Interested candidates should apply online by October 31.

2017-2018 Fellow: Lindsay Rodman, Former Senior Advisor, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense

2018-2019 Fellow: Michelle Egan, Professor and Jean Monnet Chair ad personam, School of International Service, American University

2019-2020 Fellows: Diane Alleva Cáceres, President and Chief Executive Officer, Market Access International, Inc.; and Whitney Haring-Smith, Managing Partner, Anzu Partners

For more information, please visit: https://www.cfr.org/fellowships/international-affairs-fellowship-canada

Election Information

For Canadians living in the United States, please visit the Elections Canada website to learn more about how to vote abroad.

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HMCS Iroquois damaged in Korea

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HMCS Iroquois damaged in Korea

Story by Sharon Adams

HMCS Iroquois was on its first tour of duty in Korea, under frequent fire as it patrolled the east coast, itself frequently firing on North Korean rail lines.

A tunnel near Songjin on the main rail line carrying war supplies from Russia to North Korea was frequently shelled and under constant repair. It was the target for about two hours on Oct. 2, 1952, as Iroquois worked to keep repair crews from bringing the line back into operation.

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Hitler, Raeder, and the
demise of the Kriegsmarine

Story by Stephen J. Thorne

Given his obsessive, hands-on leadership, intolerance of failure, and penchant for brutal punishment, it had to be more than a little disconcerting when an infuriated Adolf Hitler learned details of a major sea battle from a British news agency hours before his own admirals told him about it.

Der Führer was so angry that he scrapped the German high-seas fleet in the midst of the Second World War. Grand Admiral Erich Raeder, who had commanded the Kriegsmarine for 14 years, would surrender his post to Admiral Karl Dönitz, head of Germany’s vaunted U-boat fleet.