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VE-Day and CANLOAN

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On VE-Day, writer James Roxby remembers the unique CANLOAN program and the sacrifice of many Canadians to the war effort.

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The Wreck of the Titanic, in Poetry

The sinking of the Titanic has resonated now for 100 years in the consciousness of Canadians. The grief, wonder, and curiosity the disaster continues to inspire has been the impetus for countless literary works. While the majority of these are factual or biographical, significant imaginative works of poetry and prose have been produced, works that [...]

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Classic Shipwreck Songs

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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking, music historian Gary Cristall expores the history of shipwreck songs, from a legend about boxer Jack Johnson to a heroic toast!

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Remembering the Titanic

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On the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s voyage and demise, we revisit the history of the magnificent ship, named for the Titans, the god-giants of Greek mythology.

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Halifax: The Titanic’s Undertaker

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Halifax’s role in the aftermath of the Titanic’s sinking has been described as the great ship’s undertaker. It was the closest port with railway and steamship connections to the U.S.

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Identifying the Titanic’s Victims

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Fatality reports were created for the 328 bodies recovered from the Titanic. From third-class passengers to millionaires, the reports are a window into the lives of the ship’s passengers.

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Adolph Zukor: The Napoleon of Motion Pictures

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Wyndham Wise explores the history of Famous Players Film Corporation (today’s Paramount Pictures) and Adolf Zukor, the “napoleon of motion pictures” and the founder of Paramount Pictures.

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Celebrating April Fool’s Day!

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Our French editor Myriam Fontaine traces the history of April Fools, from its origins in 1534 to its current tradition in Quebec where children “run after the April Fish.”

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de Havilland Canada: Canadian Legends

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Discover a classic Canadian company, de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd., makers of planes like the beloved DHC-2 Beaver, emblematic of the Canadian North.

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Everybody’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day

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For Canadians, St. Patrick’s Day provides an opportunity to celebrate all who struggled, perished and succeeded, trying to make a new life in a new land.

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