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Alexander Mackenzie: Canadian PM 1873 to 1878
Humble beginnings and lesser formal education did not stop Alexander Mackenzie from reaching the top post as the country's Prime Minister after Sir John A. Macdonald.
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Explorers of Canada, Part XXV: Sir Alexander Mackenzie
The Scot who met the Pacific
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Right Hon. Alexander Mackenzie
Alexander Mackenzie followed John A. Macdonald as Prime Minister of Canada. In the next election, Macdonald won and again took over the reins.
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Civic Day
In Canada, the first Monday in August is Civic Day. It is known, however, by many different names.
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Scottish Canadians
In Honour of St. Andrews Day, Here are a bunch of Famous Scottish-born Canadians and a brief Scottish-Canadian history.
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We’ve Come A Long Way Mr. Bell
Can you imagine what it would be like for telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell to visit the world today and see how his invention has grown? Would he be shocked, happy, appalled or horrified?
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'Ooligans Run
'Ooligans, or eulichan, candle-fish or smelt; what ever you call them, they're pretty good eating and some people have been making their living from them since time began.
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Henry David Thoreau as Cultural Anthropologist
Henry D. Thoreau became a student of Native American cultures as seen in his Indian Notebooks and in his visits to Maine where he met and befriended Penobscot Indians.
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Williams Lake to Bella Coola, Coast Route
British Columbia has incredible diversity throughout the province. One of the most popular road trip itineraries in BC offers an experience on a road less traveled.
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Fifth Life in Canada Review: 2003-2004
A review of the year here at Life in Canada
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Fourth Life in Canada Annual Review: 2002-2003
A Review of my fourth year at the Suite
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Sixth Life in Canada Review: 2004-05
Fifth Verse, Same as the First, A little bit slower, a little bit worse.
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The Carl Rosa Opera Company
Karl August Nikolaus Rose (Hamburg, 1842-Paris, 1889) was a successful conductor in England and America, and the founder of a great English opera company.
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Volunteering on World Rivers Day
BC is an outdoor playground with flowing rivers. On World Rivers Day, river awareness and environmental stewardship inspire many to clean-up their local waterways.
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Sir John Abbott, Canada's 3rd Prime Minister
John Joseph Caldwell Abbott became Prime Minister in 1891. Though reluctant to be PM, Abbott was an able leader, surviving scandal and pushing through reforms
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The Changing Face of The Highlands (Chapter Three)
What was the difference between the crofters and the Irish? The struggle for Gaelic and the press reaction.
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The Pre-Canadian Enlightenment
Although Canada did not exist as a country during the 18th Century, many events that happened then still have an impact on this nation today. The Enlightenment party brought everyone together.
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Travel the Cariboo Region in British Columbia
British Columbia's Cariboo region is unique to any other in the province. Discover First Nations history and the pioneer spirit of Cariboo Gold Rush and cattle country.
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