Who is the best PM of the 20th century? Depends on where you live in Canada, poll finds
There appears to be a regional divide in how fondly Canadians view prime ministers past. Continue reading
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B.C. board launches public effort to rename school named after ‘racist’ federal MP
Alan Webster Neill, the namesake of a Port Alberni school, for his efforts in the House of Commons to deny voting rights to Asian immigrants and other now-controversial positions. Continue reading
Canada’s history should be celebrated, not erased by ‘political correctness,’ Scheer says
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Artist, researcher displays Newfoundland’s connections to slave trade
An art installation at this year’s Bonavista Biennale is shining a light on a dark corner of Newfoundland’s history – slave ships that were built on the island during the 1700s. Continue reading
New exhibit explores history of the death penalty in Quebec
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The new exhibit explores this history through the real life story of one convicted murderer, William Pounden. Continue reading
New Heritage Minute focuses on dark history of the Acadian Expulsion
The release of the video on Thursday will have special significance. August 15 marks National Acadian Day — a day to celebrate Acadian culture — in Canada. Continue reading
‘Gone in the flames’: 20 years after coming to Nova Scotia in the Kosovar airlift
“I miss my home, but when I go back there, I miss Canada.” Continue reading
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Lethbridge students travel to northern France to walk in footsteps of history
Two Lethbridge students are getting the opportunity to visit the battlefields of northern France to learn about Canada’s role in the first and second world wars. Continue reading
Dark Poutine podcast recap: The weird world of William Lyon Mackenzie King
The 10th prime minister of Canada was instrumental in furthering the country’s growth — but he had his dark side, too. Continue reading
Over 80% of Canadians would fail a citizenship test, new poll reveals
“Canadians’ general knowledge of what’s in the study guide would only get them about halfway to a passing grade,” said Dr. Lorne Bozinoff, president of Forum Research. Continue reading