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Small Town Histories: The History Of Ajax
Named for a famous British ship, the community of Ajax began as a munitions plant during the Second World War, and would adapt from that to become an…
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Small Town Histories: The History Of Ashcroft
Home to 3,000-year-old Indigenous remains, Ashcroft was an important area for the CPR in BC during its construction. The site of a train robbery and …
4 years, 5 months ago
Two Worlds Meeting: Cartier And The Indigenous
In the 1530s, Jacques Cartier made three trips to Canada. He would claim the territory for France, nearly die from scurvy, establish a fort and kidna…
4 years, 5 months ago
The History Of Hazlet
Located near a large glacial erratic, Hazlet has a history that dates back a century. Home to the legendary Hazlet Elks baseball team, it is also at …
4 years, 5 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Shaunavon
Located in southwest Saskatchewan, Shaunavon has had a deep history dating back to the Indigenous. From its water that was so pure it was given to th…
4 years, 5 months ago
Showcasing Canada: Expo 67
Expo 67 was the most successful world's fair of the 20th century, with over 50 million people coming to the exposition. It would be the centrepiece o…
4 years, 5 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Atikokan
What started as a small settlement in the Ontario bush would become one of the largest engineering projects of the 20th century. While its mining his…
4 years, 5 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History of Starland County
Starland County features several important historical spots, including the ghost town of Rowley. It also home to a ferry and the first female reeve i…
4 years, 5 months ago
Industrial Women's Softball League
For a period of 15 years, the Industrial Women's Softball League in Ontario thrived in places like London. Many stars would emerge, including Hazel S…
4 years, 5 months ago
Gaining Independence: The Constitution
The Canadian Constitution is a landmark document in Canadian history, which gave Canada full independence from Britain, was a long process that deepl…
4 years, 5 months ago