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The enthralling and often harrowing history of the adventurers who searched for the Northwest Passage, the holy grail of nineteenth-century British exploration. After the triumphant end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815, the British took it upon themselves to complete something they had been trying...

A Bustle Most Anticipated Debut of the Year From The Guardian’s Georgina Lawton, a moving examination of how racial identity is constructed—through the author’s own journey grappling with secrets and stereotypes, having been raised by white parents with no explanation as to why she looked...

Thomas Brash is trying to escape but knows he never will. No thinking person can escape from their past. Pursuing him is the memory of the family he lost to cholera. Perhaps he believes that traveling alone in a wild, dangerous land will end all his memories; there is no doubt he wishes to be alone. Whatever his intentions, the appearance of Frank Clement and the circumstances of that meeting upset those plans.

An assortment of real Canadian mysteries published on the Canada History and Mystery website and on the "Hammerson Peter" YouTube channel, throughout the years 2020 and 2021. Includes tales of the Wendigo, Cryptids, little people, the British Columbia Triangle, universal folktales, and apparitions.

You might think you know a lot about Canada - especially if you happen to live in North America. But in truth, it’s surprising how little most of us know about Canadian history. Even though Canada is just across the border from the United States, Canada tends to get unfairly overshadowed. Nevertheless, Canada’s history is a vibrant one. This audiobook follows the threads of the many civilizations that made up Canada and their ultimate merging together to forge the rich tapestry that makes up Canada today.

This special edition of Them Days Magazine from 1982 is all about toys, games, amusements and pastimes. Dive into dozens of short stories about dolls, balls, and boats; learn how to slide on seal skins; listen to memories of specialty holiday games and so much more!...

From Christmas in the early 1900s, to stories of bears and the landscape of Labrador, this 1976 edition of Them Days Magazine covers a wide array of tales and memories of the Big Land. Watch out for mentions of the 1853 Harmony vessel and stories about trapper and farmer Donald Blake...

This third edition of Them Days Magazine from 1976 covers stories about the Moravian Church, memories of the HBC, komatiks and the dogs who pull them, and other reminisces of Labrador...

This issue of Them Days Magazine includes the eulogy of John A. Broomfield; stories about trapping and fishing; as well as a few unique articles such as an old Alphabet Song and excerpts from a trapper's diary. This is the final issue from Them Days' first year of publication...

This is the second edition of Them Days Magazine. Published in 1975, this issue covers stories told about Labrador surrounding the Spanish Influenza, jam-making, fishing, holidays, childhood memories, and more...

The publication that started it all--the very first issue of Them Days magazine. It debuted in 1975 and started 50 years of recording and sharing oral histories from across Labrador. Sit back and listen to the stories of the Big Land--tales of trapping and fishing, sickness and remedies, a life...

In today’s Canadian society, our expectations of work are changing and our workplaces need to adapt. This book will help you understand your role as a change agent and answer the question “How can I best contribute to transforming my workplace to work better for everyone?” While we are all...

Publié en 1609, ce texte majeur de Marc Lescarbot, polygraphe né à Vervins vers 1570, explore la naissance de la Nouvelle-France. Entre chronique et enquête, il rassemble les savoirs de son temps et esquisse les contours d’un monde en devenir. On y perçoit l’essor d’une entreprise française outre-Atlantique, ses ambitions et ses risques, dans une prose du début du XVIIe siècle, à la fois rigoureuse et alerte.

Often misunderstood or even unrecognized, Canada's governors general are not merely heads of state; they are amongst the great constitutional curiosities of our age. In this delightful and often whimsical account of the Canadians who have held this post since 1952, journalist and author John Fraser explains the successful, if illogical, evolution of the institution and engages listeners with the hilarious foibles, moving triumphs, and sombre tragedies of the men and women who have been chosen to represent the Sovereign in Canada.

Whistler is more than a ski resort - it's one of Canada's most breathtaking year-round destinations, where alpine adventure, vibrant village life, and moments of quiet mountain beauty come together effortlessly.

Canada – ‘The true north strong and free’ in the words of its national anthem – is the subject of this exhilarating new travel book from Paul Theroux: both a journey into the past and a cross-country road trip in the present, at a pivotal point in Canada's history. A vastly diverse and...

The definitive history of the world's most polite revolution: How Canadian comics took over the comedy world. "Canada is chock-full of broadcasting talent but hasn't a comedian worth his salt." So said the first Canadian Radio Commissioner echoing a near universal sentiment throughout most of...

Vous voulez en savoir plus sur Olivier Le Jeune, arrivé en 1629 et premier Africain à vivre au Canada de la Nouvelle - France? Vous voulez savoir s’il est né à Madagascar ou sur la côte de Guinée?

In February 1890, in a remote swamp in rural southwestern Ontario, two woodsmen discovered the frozen body of a well-dressed young stranger killed by two bullets to the back of the head. Before long, police laid a murder charge on Reginald Birchall, a handsome young gentleman from London just arrived in Canada to conduct an emigration scam. Although accused of the cold-blooded murder, Birchall charmed everyone he met and delighted in the attention lavished by the press of Canada, the United States, and Britain.

When the government recently tried to abandon its responsibility to protect what little remains of the natural prairie, Trevor Herriot pushed back, only to discover an injustice haunting the lands he was trying to defend. In 1938, when the Métis of Ste. Madeleine returned from working away, they found their homes burnt to the ground and their animals shot. The land they held in common was no longer theirs, but was now controlled by the federal government.