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National Treasure #165: Elizabeth English

Posted on 16 October 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Find out why this American architect is a Canadian National Treasure. Continue reading →

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Redux: RMCC Recruits, Laura Secord, and Abortion

Posted on 07 October 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Multi-media extravaganza: a TED Talk and more on Laura Ingersoll Secord. Video! Music! Monuments! And rants about political parties . . . Continue reading →

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Get a Grip

Posted on 17 September 2017 by Isabel Gibson

A casual conversation cuts through to the heart of it. Continue reading →

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National Treasures: A Recap

Posted on 01 July 2017 by Isabel Gibson

A recap of 150 of the national treasures that make Canada worth celebrating. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #117: Ronald Rolheiser

Posted on 03 April 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Saskatchewan boy makes good. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #75: Jean Vanier

Posted on 19 December 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Jean Vanier, philosopher and founder of L’Arche. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #63: Rick Hansen

Posted on 21 November 2016 by Isabel Gibson

Paralympian, foundation executive, Companion o f the Order of Canada. 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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One of 55 Million

Posted on 11 August 2013 by Isabel Gibson

Ten years ago, on 14 August 2003, and less than two years after 9/11, a power outage affected 45 million people in eight US states and 10 million people in Ontario. There were 55 million stories in the darkened cities. … Continue reading →

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