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Justin Trudeau Resigns: A New Chapter for Canada’s Liberal Party

Elizabeth Aluko — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:05:33 +0000

In a surprising turn of events, Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party and as Prime Minister of Canada. This decision comes after months of internal pressure and declining popularity. Trudeau, who has led Canadian politics since 2015, cited internal battles and the need for a “real choice” in […]

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Summer Events in YYC

Yuri Choi — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:27:29 +0000

With school finally being done, many of us are looking forward to enjoying the summer break. However, for me personally, I often find myself during the summer sitting around the house, because I’ve run out of things to do. I mean, one can play on their phone for only so long, right? For those of […]

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Five Books To Read Before The Month Ends

D P — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 01:25:48 +0000

As February is Black History Month, here is a list of 5 nonfiction/fiction books, (in no particular order) that are essential to read, before the month ends (or anytime during the year!). White Fragility – Robin DiAngelo This book is one of many books that I will constantly recommend to others. In it, the author […]

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The “OG Environmentalists”

Shreya Ivaturi — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:04:59 +0000

The earth’s fragility is well known by now. Thus, there has been an increase in countries attempting to implement policies to help combat climate change. For example, the infamous Paris Agreement has made an effort to set ambitious but necessary goals to help combat environmental issues, more specifically for climate change. The environment has not […]

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Canadian Currency Just Got Even More Iconic

Shaak — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 02:53:58 +0000

Officially as of November 19, 2018, the Bank of Canada issued a new vertical $10 banknote. It might take a while to see them due to circulation, but they look like this: The new bill, alongside being the first vertical banknote in Canada, is equipped with enhanced features that make it harder to counterfeit. There […]

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An In-depth Look at Pipelines

Shayan Jahangiri — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 04:29:15 +0000

Very rarely is there an issue that polarizes constituents in Canada such as the Trans-mountain pipeline. From those against the pipeline, we see an argument being made that the expansion to the already-existing Trans-mountain pipeline is an unnecessary project which endangers the ecosystem, and aside from the usual rhetoric of environmental-protectionism we also see many indigenous […]

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A Short Story: Welcome Home

Asha Nenshi Nathoo — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 13:53:33 +0000

“Short stories are tiny windows into other worlds and other minds and other dreams. They are journeys you can make to the far side of the universe and still be back in time for dinner.” ― Neil Gaiman

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The Creation of a National Icon

Lucas Ion — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 05:52:12 +0000

Exploring the creation of the national icon which we have today.

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From Sea to Sea: The Origins of Canada from Confederation

Gavin Dan — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 20:03:00 +0000

Revisiting Canada's founding for its 150th anniversary

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History of “O Canada”

James Zhou — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 20:02:34 +0000

Nothing is more patriotic to a country than its national anthem; for Canada, this is no different with our national anthem “O Canada”. Whether it is being sung at the start of a hockey game, before the start of an assembly, or after a Canadian wins a gold medal at the Olympics, the song is […]

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The Invention of the Telephone

RunLin Wang — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 16:30:45 +0000

It’s a Saturday morning. I’m in my bed, snoozing away. All of a sudden, I’m startled and I wake up due to a terrible ringing sound. I pick up the phone with annoyance, and I’m appalled when they ask for an appointment at Chatters hair salon. Turns out it was the wrong number. I grumpily […]

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1885: The Establishment of Banff National Park

Rosie Zhao — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 16:00:09 +0000

Canada's National Parks have become an essential part of Canadian identity and it all started right here, in Alberta.

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A Pet Project: The Criminal Code of Canada

Sarah Han — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 16:30:50 +0000

I’ll bet Sir John Sparrow David Thompson, Minister of Justice of Canada in 1892, could never have imagined that a small, personal project could one day become the code upon which justice is determined in Canada. After its confederation in 1867, Sir John A. Macdonald (photo below), then Prime Minister of Canada, was determined not […]

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The Klondike Gold Rush

James Zhou — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 16:30:24 +0000

When most people think of the Yukon Territory, they think of a barren land of ice and snow which few people want to live in. However, there was a time in history, especially between 1896-1899, when people flocked to the Yukon in the thousands from around North America. This event is known as the Klondike […]

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The Man Who Sparked The Klondike Gold Rush

RunLin Wang — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 14:00:02 +0000

Who would like to move to Yukon? Surprisingly, from 1896 to 1899, more than 100,000 people migrated to Yukon, which at the time was considered as an unprecedented amount of immigration. Why did all these people all of a sudden move to the Yukon Territory, I hear you ask? We know they have great potatoes, […]

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Frank Slide

Asha Nenshi Nathoo — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:30:14 +0000

The deadliest landslide in Canadian history.

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The Publication of Anne of Green Gables

Dhriti Gupta — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:15:23 +0000

Since its publication in 1908, Anne of Green Gables has become a hallmark of Canadian literature and culture. For those unfamiliar, the story is set in Prince Edward Island, within the fictional town of Avonlea. Red-haired, freckled, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed orphan, Anne Shirley, is mistakenly sent to the farm of elderly brother and sister, Matthew […]

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The First Calgary Stampede

Emily Donville — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 15:15:05 +0000

Before the Calgary Stampede was the “greatest outdoor show on earth,” it was simply an idea born from a city kid who had long since dreamt of the cowboy way of life. Inspired by agricultural exhibitions dating back to 1886 and matched with his desire to branch out as an impresario, Guy Weadick formed a […]

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Women’s Suffrage

Hilary Guo — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:00:58 +0000

It’s stating the obvious to say that Canada has changed since 1917. Look at us. In just a century, we’ve already completed so many things. In my opinion, the most influential event that took place during the years of 1917-1922 was women gaining their right to vote. The campaign for women’s suffrage in Canada began […]

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The Invention of Insulin Treatment

RunLin Wang — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:00:05 +0000

In our world today, millions of diabetics lead normal lives, different from everyone else only in that they may need insulin injections sometimes. We may not think about it much today, but there was an incredible upheaval behind the invention of insulin treatment, a story that is distinctly Canadian. One of the major functions of […]

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A Great Depression, yet Great Innovation

Nikoo Givehchian — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:10:08 +0000

October 29, 1929: The New York Stock Exchange has crashed. Rapid inflation has led to even steeper deflation and in turn, people are losing money faster than they can even begin to realize. The Great Depression is coming: a time when unemployment hits rock bottom, a time when all the world suffers and begins to […]

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A Great Canadian: David Suzuki

Lucy Han — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 23:18:47 +0000

Some may know him from his 11th Hour Documentary, others know him as the host of the CBC TV program The Nature of Things. A Canadian scientist, environmentalist, and broadcaster, David Suzuki is a world leader in sustainable ecology. He is best recognized for his successful efforts to educate the public about climate change and […]

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The Birth of Air Canada

Annie Wang — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 23:11:41 +0000

The airplane has become one of the indispensable ways for modern people to travel. It not only brings us to all parts of the world but also the fastest way of transportation. Because the airplanes travel to different countries, it has become the symbols of countries. Air Canada is the largest airline and flag carrier […]

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Canada in WW2

Hilary Guo — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:30:05 +0000

As it is 2017, Canada is 150-years-old! 150 years, that is how long our great country has stood and I am here to take you on a trip down memory lane, reminding you of five specific years in Canada’s history. And, surprise, surprise, I’ve chosen the years 1942-1947, the WW2/post war era! (Just a little […]

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A New Era

Joshua Kim — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:30:05 +0000

To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Canada, after the enactment of the Canadian Constitution Act of 1867, I have prepared this article to celebrate one of the important turning points for Canadians to have experienced from not that long ago, only 65 years. It was Winter of 1952, the radio broadcaster sent […]

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Maurice “the Rocket” Richard and the Dynasty of the Montreal Canadiens

Dylan Zhao — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:00:19 +0000

The life and legacy of the original Canadian hockey legend.

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The Independence of Canada

Hanbo Yu — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 18:00:06 +0000

What constitutes a nation? A state, independent from the influence of other nations–sovereignty? Perhaps it could be said that the most important component, although quite a cliche, is that its people must be held collectively under a specific title (i.e. classification) that is not a direct derivative of any other country. Such is the case […]

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Vive le Quebec!

Aaron Wen — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 17:30:09 +0000

...Libre.

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Revolutionizing the Donut Hole

~ Chu ☆ ~ — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 17:15:22 +0000

History was certainly made in 1976 for Canadians. From Sylvia Ostry being appointed Canada’s first female Deputy Minister, to the CN tower opening in Toronto, to the Montreal Summer Olympic games. Undoubtedly, 1976 will be remembered for centuries. But one event stands out above all else: the introduction of the Timbit. Yes, in April […]

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The Marathon of Hope

Alice Choi — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 17:30:59 +0000

When asked to think about the most influential people in Canadian history, Terry Fox is often one of the names that come to mind. Thirty-six years later, Terry is still considered a national hero… And for good reason. Terry’s story of strength, courage, and determination is one like no other and continues to inspire countless […]

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