Tom Thomson is perhaps Canada's most famous artist. His short and glorious career was abruptly and brutally ended on July 8, 1917. Since the recovery of Thomson's body, theories as to the cause of his death -- accident? murder? -- have preoccupied sleuths for close to 100 years |
Canada under AttackIrish-American veterans of the Civil War and their Fenian campaign to conquer CanadaBy Cheryl MacDonaldThe Fenians were a real threat -- with Uncle Sam close behind |
In 1876, at only 29 years old, Alexander Graham Bell completed the invention that would turn him into a household name: the telephone.
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The stories of the valiant Canadians who enlisted in the RCAF and fought during WWII |
Unsung Heroes of the RCAFIncredible Tales of Courage and Daring During World War IIBy Cynthia FaryonMore than 250,000 courageous men and women were enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. These Canadians fought valiantly in every major air operation from the Battle of Britain to the bombing of Germany. Thousands lost their lives. Those who survived to tell their stories were forever changed. Here are some of their incredible stories. |
The incredible and harrowing story of Canada's worst day in the Second World War |
The life of Upper Canada's governor and defender, Sir Isaac Brock |
Champions of Women's RightsLeading Canadian women and their battles for social justiceBy Moushumi ChakrabartyPassionate, principled Canadians who fought successfully for equal rights for women. |
On June 6, 1944, a daring and ambitious invasion of Europe changed the course of World War II, eventually leading to the surrender of Nazi Germany. During the night, through storms and high seas, the Allied forces swept towards the beaches of Normandy in France. This is the story of the bravery, the heroism, and the sheer dumb luck of the more than 14,000 Canadians who played a crucial role in that incredible event |
Great Canadian ImpostersMillionaires, Doctors, Aboriginal Heroes, and Stars of Stage and Screen - Pretenders AllBy Cheryl MacDonaldCanadian imposters, the roles they played, their true identities and what drove them to masquerade |