Tag Archives: History

National Treasure #139: Pierre Berton

Yukoner who never suffered from writer’s block. Continue reading

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National Treasure #138: Rideau Canal

An 1830s marvel of engineering and persistence. Continue reading

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National Treasure #136: Billy Bishop

William Avery Bishop was born in Owen Sound, Ontario. WWI started in his final year at Royal Military College: He enlisted and was made an officer in the cavalry. After all, he could already ride a horse and shoot. In … Continue reading

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National Treasure #135: Norman Bethune

A national treasure shared with Communist China. Continue reading

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National Treasure #132: Mount Robson

The non-eponymous mountain at a non-specific distance. Continue reading

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National Treasure #131: Liberation of Holland

Liberation Day in the Netherlands Continue reading

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National Treasure #126: Huron Carol

Our first carol. Continue reading

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National Treasure #125: Queen Elizabeth II

Blooming where she was planted. Continue reading

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National Treasure #121: Arthur Currie & Henry Norwest

Two Canadian soldiers from the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Continue reading

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