Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th birthday and Canadian connections

Fans around the world are marking the 100th birthday of Winnie-the-Pooh. The Global News report looks at the bear that inspired the character and its connections to Canada. It traces the story behind a storybook legacy that has lasted a century.

• Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100
• The bear that inspired the character has Canadian connections
• Reporter Melissa Ridgen covers the story

Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th birthday and Canadian connections Fans of Winnie-the-Pooh are celebrating the character’s 100th birthday. But did you know the bear who inspired one of the world’s most beloved characters has Canadian connections? Melissa Ridgen looks at the story that inspired a century-long storybook legacy. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews