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When researching the first occupant of her Saskatoon home, Candace Savage discovers a family more fascinating and heartbreaking than she expected. Napoléon Sureau dit Blondin built the house in the 1920s, an era when French-speakers like him were deemed “undesirable” by the political and social elite, who sought to populate the Canadian prairies with WASPs only. In an atmosphere poisoned first by the Orange Order and then by the Ku Klux Klan, Napoléon and his young family adopted anglicized names and did their best to disguise their “foreignness”.

This true-crime novel offers a look into one of the most horrendous murders in Canadian history and follows the killer's trajectory through three counties.

In May 1928, the body of George Edey was discovered on his Saskatchewan farm, leading to the swift arrest of a deaf and mentally disabled farmhand named Mike Hack. Following a three-day murder trial, Hack was quickly convicted and sentenced to death. Denied clemency, in January 1929 he was hanged in the courtyard of the Regina Jail at twenty-seven years of age and buried in an unmarked grave. Prairie Justice dissects this case, revealing its implications for important themes in the history of the Canadian criminal justice system.

Recorra estos fascinantes relatos de acontecimientos significativos y personajes interesantes de la historia de Canadá. Desde los comienzos indígenas y las exploraciones europeas hasta la Confederación y los desafíos modernos, Canadá ha sido testigo de diversos acontecimientos culturales, sociales y políticos. Este libro lo guiará a través de todo ello.

How did the confederation of Canada come to be? Listen to the captivating story about the bold visionaries who united the British colonies north of the United States of America, into the confederation that has become Canada. Written in 1916, this compelling narrative brings to life the political intrigue, intense debates, and remarkable compromises that forged the Confederation of Canada in 1867. Colquhoun chronicles the not so simple effort of drawing all the provinces together to form a nation.

The men who worked British Columbia's mines have passed into history. Coal Dust in My Blood is a moving account of one coal miner's life, in plain, evocative language. But this book is much more than a personal memoir. Bill Johnstone's mining career spanned several decades and he worked in a wide variety of positions. His broad insights reveal important aspects of the history of coal mining in BC.

In the early 1990s, North America was the vibrant center of an increasingly democratic and revitalized western hemisphere. The United States and Canada were close allies working together to implement a bilateral free trade agreement and build an integrated manufacturing and export economy. By the late 2000s, the economic and diplomatic ties between the two countries were strained as policies stagnated or slipped backward and passports were needed to cross the border for the first time in history.

North America stands at the crossroads between duty and detachment amidst the chaos of the Great War. Step into this tumultuous world in A Tale of Two Nations: Canada, U.S. and WWI. Experience history as it unfolded, unfiltered by hindsight, through the lens of contemporary newspapers. This meticulously researched work illuminates developments from 1914 to 1918, offering a dual perspective – one American, one Canadian – to reveal the stark contrasts and surprising parallels in their wartime experiences. Delve into the fevered headlines and heartfelt stories that depicted two pivotal ...

Normally transport squadrons aren't in the front line, but during Operation Market Garden No. 437 Squadron RCAF found themselves over Arnhem delivering supplies to the British 1st Airborne Division. This is their story.

In Sorry, Not Sorry, Critch delves into the heart of what it means to be Canadian at a time when national pride is on the rise. Examining everything from the historical decision of Newfoundland to join Canada, to the modern-day implications of the Freedom Convoy, and the evolving symbolism of the Canadian flag, he reminds us of where we came from, and of the many reasons Canada is worth fighting for—elbows up!

As the relentless churn of the Battle of the Somme continues to stain Europe crimson, the tank emerges from the smoke and mud. This mechanical behemoth, a symbol of the evolving face of warfare, lumbers across the ravaged landscape, promising a potential shift in the agonizing stalemate. Yet, in Canada, the grim realities of the Somme receive only fragmented attention. The air is thick with tension and uncertainty as the nation grapples with a tapestry of home front problems that capture the collective consciousness and demand immediate solutions. From food rationing to labor strikes, ...

The year 1918 stands as a pivotal moment in history as both the culmination of unprecedented global conflict and the dawn of a new era. As the clock strikes 11 on November 11, 1918, a conflict that engulfed the globe for more than four years ceases hostilities. News of the armistice spreads like wildfire, igniting spontaneous and exuberant celebrations throughout the United States and Canada. The streets erupt in a cacophony of cheers, parades and impromptu gatherings as citizens rejoice at the prospect of peace. However, fervent joy is tempered by a stark and terrifying reality. The ...

It may not be the most exciting action in World War II, but it was one of the most smoothly ran operations concerning an important piece of land in The Netherlands known as the `Island'. This article chronicles the transportation of the US 101 Airborne Division across the Waal River in Storm Boats and the reason why.

“When a doctor does go wrong, he is the first of criminals,” Sherlock Holmes observed during one of his most puzzling murder investigations. Incredibly, at the time the words of the world’s most famous fictional detective appeared in print in the Strand Magazine, a real-life Canadian doctor, Dr. Thomas Neill Cream, was stalking and murdering women in London’s downtrodden Lambeth neighborhood. In this book, Dean Jobb reveals how bungled investigations, corrupt officials and failed prosecutions allowed Cream to evade detection or freed him to kill, again and again.

In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, the fateful shots fired on June 28, 1914, echo across continents. As Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie fall victim to the ambitions of a young nationalist in Sarajevo, the fragile peace of Europe shatters, sending shockwaves that reach far beyond the battlefield. In Canada, a fervent excitement ignites as thousands of young men eagerly enlist to serve the British crown, while newspapers paint a glamourous picture of glory and heroism. But across the border, isolationist United States watches with ambivalence. A burgeoning capitalist ...

A blazing collection of responses to the ongoing Canada v. America trade war and ensuing swell of national unity, from a remarkable array of some of our sharpest and most influential Canadian minds.

Le Canada défie l'annexion – Le Combat pour rester libre plonge dans l’histoire fascinante de la résistance du Canada aux tentatives d'annexion par les États-Unis. De l'époque coloniale aux enjeux contemporains, ce livre explore les batailles politiques, économiques et culturelles qui ont forgé l'identité et la souveraineté canadiennes.

Educating the Body presents a history of physical education in Canada, shedding light on its major advocates, innovators, and institutions. The book traces the major developments in physical education from the early nineteenth century to the present day–both within and beyond schools–and concludes with a vision for the future. It examines the realities of Canada’s classed, gendered, and racialized society and reveals the rich history of Indigenous teachings and practices that were marginalized and erased by the residential school system.

From Halifax to Victoria, clear across Canada, Dave Preston rode the rails, exploring what was once the most popular mode of transport in the country. Days and nights spent rollicking across the amazing and diverse geography of Canada were punctuated by stays at some of the country's oldest and most prestigious hotels; those built by the railway companies to entice the most affluent of travellers. From the Author: There are many ways to get from A to B -- or from one the east coast of Canada to the west. I’ve flown this expanse, driven most of it, ridden a motorcycle across much of it, ...

t started with a frantic call for help from Sebastian Burns and Atif Rafay, when the two boys arrived home at just after 2 a.m. on July 13, 1994, and found Rafay’s family brutally beaten to death in their Bellevue, Washington, home. Who would kill this well-liked family in such a horrific way? Police had no physical evidence and no witnesses; the case was a dead end! It was time to bring in Mr. Big! Mr. Big is a covert investigation where undercover detectives create a fictitious criminal gang and seduce their suspects into joining them in their criminal activities, and police would soon ...