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Celebrating Police Week

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Gary Cristall celebrates Police Week with a critical look at police brutality throughout history and an exploration of the songs inspired by it.

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A Rough Spring!

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In recent months, the debate over affordable education has spurred massive rallies in downtown Montréal. French Editor Myriam Fontaine explains the background, issues and cost of the movement.

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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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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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Canada Soup: The Tip of the Iceberg

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In this week’s news, Paul Martin says we need more Canadian history, the Supreme Court rules that colonial history matters, and Canada Post debuts new Titanic stamps!

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Still Dreaming of a Perfect Genie

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Wyndham Wise explores the turbulent history and current state of the Genie Awards as it enters its 32nd year honouring outstanding achievement in Canadian cinema.

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Freedom to Read Week

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It’s Freedom to Read Week in Canada! Celebrate free expression and intellectual and creative freedom in Canada.

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Canada Soup: A Revolutionary Passes

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This week, the original CanCon revolutionary passes away, the legendary Bluenose gets a remake, and our colleagues at HDI pen a wonderful editorial on the War of 1812!

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