Category Archives: Through Canada

A series on Canadian National Treasures – people, places, and things worth celebrating – started for Canada’s 150th.

National Treasure #34: John de Chastelain

Posted on 14 September 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Long name. Long and distinguished career. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #33: Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Posted on 12 September 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Looking at the RWB. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #32: Douglas Cardinal

Posted on 09 September 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Douglas Cardinal, Canadian architect Continue reading →

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National Treasure #31: Nanaimo Bars

Posted on 07 September 2016 by Isabel Gibson

The gooey delight that is ours and ours alone. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #30: Phan Thi Kim Phúc

Posted on 05 September 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Kim Phúc, the girl in that photo Continue reading →

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National Treasure #29: Sugar Maple

Posted on 02 September 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Another true Canadian icon Continue reading →

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National Treasure #28: Peter Lymburner Robertson

Posted on 31 August 2016 by Isabel Gibson

The inventor of the square-headed screw and screwdriver Continue reading →

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National Treasure #27: Pauline Johnson

Posted on 29 August 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Pauline Johnson or Tekahionwake – a quintessentially Canadian poet. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #26: Chinooks

Posted on 26 August 2016 by Isabel Gibson

The key role played by Chinook winds in Prairie mental health Continue reading →

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