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Canada Soup, In the News

Canada Soup: History Isn’t Entirely Dead

January 6, 2012, By Davina Choy
Canadacy

This week: Americans are urged to abandon their presidential candidates for “Canadacy,” John Diefenbaker might be a father, and survey says Canadians are unaware of their own history – mostly.

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History

The 49th Parallel

October 19, 2011, By Laura Bonikowsky
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On October 20, 1818 the western boundary between Canada and the United States was defined at the 49th parallel.

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Culture, In the News

Newsflash: Canada is Uncool

September 13, 2011, By Davina Choy
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Canada is uncool according to a recent poll that surveyed over 30,000 people in 15 countries. But let’s not fret about it. Let’s own what we are.

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History

The Beginning of the War of 1812

September 13, 2011, By John R. Grodzinski
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200 years ago today, Lieutenant-General Sir George Prevost arrived at Quebec to lead the war effort in British North America in what would become known as the War of 1812.

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In the News, Politics

U.S. Thanks Canada for 9/11 Aid

September 9, 2011, By Davina Choy
Stephen Harper and President Obama

President Obama thanked Prime Minister Harper for Canada’s “friendship and solidarity” during their “darkest hour.”

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History, In the News

Remembering 9/11

September 9, 2011, By Laura Bonikowsky
September 11

The effects that washed over the country carried with it grief, anger, and hurt. There was palpable bewilderment from our American friends. “Why do they hate us?”

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In the News, Politics, Primary Loyalties

Reflections on 9/11

September 9, 2011, By William Christian
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Ten years after September 11, William Christian reflects on the day and the significance for Canadians.

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