Articles related to "Laura Secord"



Patriot Laura Secord More Than Candy Name
American-born War of 1812 heroine Laura Secord is credited with the British victory in one of that war's most strategic battles.
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Laura Secord
Laura Secord's efforts durring the War of 1812 (when we beat the US) is among Canada's proud culture and is known to most Canadians.
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Laura Secord's Rush to Save Canada
Dehydrated, exhausted and with feet cut and bleeding, Laura Secord pressed on to reach Lt. Fitzgibbon with the message that Upper Canada was about to be taken by America
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Women's History, St. Patrick's day and more to keep you busy
Wommen's history month, St Patrick's day and more fun sites to visit.
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October is Canadian Women's History Month
Building the country, climbing the ladders of science, arts, business and sports, women in Canada have not sat back to let the men do it all. Women were full participants
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UNSUNG HEROES
Canada has many historical and fictional heroes. Laura Secord, Terry Fox, Louis Riel and the Voyageurs of Canada's early days were all historical heroes. Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Robin Hood and Buck Rodgers are fictional heroes. But what of our unsung heroes - the ones who lay down their lives daily for others. Today, these are the heroes that I pay tribute to.
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Butler's Rangers Settle Canada
Ontario's bountiful Niagara Peninsula was cleared and settled largely by United Empire Loyalists on land that had formerly belonged to First Nations residents.
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CANADIANS IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
Many people do not realize that 50,000 Canadians served in the American Civil War. Twenty-nine of these men received the Medal of Honour. Four Canadians were promoted to General in the Union Army.
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A Brief History of Burlington, Ontario
Many residents of this suburban community do not know much about the city they live in or its past. However, Burlington has an interesting and unique history.
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America Drives Free Trade
Poorly negotiated free trade agreements like NAFTA enable foreign corporations to buy up Canadian companies and resources.
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Canadians in the U.S. Civil War
For a variety of reasons, thousands of Canadians headed south of the border during the U.S. Civil War, and took up arms with the North or the South.
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Four Waterfalls of the Niagara Peninsula
West of Niagara Falls, along the Niagara Peninsula are four waterfalls that are a wonder to see, especially as they are for the most part still in their natural setting.
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Canada Day for Kids
Sites with a Canadian feel to help kids everywhere celebrate Canada day and learn about Canada.
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The Battle of Queenston Heights
Early in the war of 1812, an American invasion of Canada is halted in a small village on the Niagara frontier, by British soldiers, Canadian militia, and Indian warriors.
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Canada at War: Part 1, the seven-year war and War of 1812
Canada (with NATO) is attacking Yugoslavia. Lets take a look at previous wars. Starting this week with Pre-modern Wars: War of 1812, where Canada beat the US, and the Seven Year War were the British invaded Canada
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