Tag Archives: History

National Treasure #94: Vincent Massey

Posted on 06 February 2017 by Isabel Gibson

The political/diplomatic member of a multi-faceted family. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #92: David Thompson

Posted on 01 February 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Canadian explorer. Well, explorer of what became Canada. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #89: Charles & Leah Rogers

Posted on 25 January 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Saving us from being a country without chocolate. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #87: James Till and Ernest McCulloch

Posted on 20 January 2017 by Isabel Gibson

Stem cell research pioneers. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #83: National Historic Sites

Posted on 11 January 2017 by Isabel Gibson

A quick overview of 976 national historic sites. Can you name them all? Continue reading →

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National Treasure #82: National Parks

Posted on 09 January 2017 by Isabel Gibson

A system of national parks, representing and protecting Canada’s biodiversity. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #80: Vince Coleman

Posted on 04 January 2017 by Isabel Gibson

The train dispatcher during the Halifax explosion. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #78: Northwest Passage

Posted on 30 December 2016 by Isabel Gibson

History, explorers, global warming, politics, and UN resolutions – the Northwest Passage has it all. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #65: The Grey Cup

Posted on 25 November 2016 by Isabel Gibson

The storied history of the Grey Cup. Continue reading →

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