Biography, Autobiography & Life Writing
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From ![]() NEW! Free But Not FreeFrom: Wanda’s War |
Chapter 11 further discusses the poor working conditions at the Dionne Spinning Mills as it drew attention from Canadian labour unions, including the Textile Workers Union (TWU). The chapter also … | Marsha Faubert | 18 | 2023 | $1.80 Add |
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From ![]() Freedom of ExpressionFrom: "At the Barricades" |
Involvement of the CCLA in matters of freedom of expression. | Alan Borovoy | 42 | 2014 | $4.20 Add |
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From ![]() Fresh FacesStuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic From: Umingmak |
Readings in Part Four of this title, entitled "Turf Wars" discuss the challenges and conflicts faced by communities in the Northwest Territories during Stuart Hodgson’s career. … | Jake Ootes | 9 | 2020 | $0.90 Add |
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From ![]() An Unsurpassed Rabble-Rouser: Chris BearchellFrom: Any Other Way |
Gillian Rodgerson recounds how Chris Bearchell became the outspoken face of Canadian lesbians in the 1970’s and ’80s | Gillian Rodgerson | 3 | 2017 | $0.30 Add |
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From ![]() Friends and NeighboursFrom: No Place For A Woman |
The Wonderful Emma Tapper – Hugh McKenzie’s Granddaughter – Cantankerous Uncle George – Jim Shears of Rocky Harbour – Nan Harding Remembers – More of My … | Antony Berger | 45 | 2020 | $4.50 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! From Archie to GeneFrom: On Account of Darkness |
This chapter continues to explore racism faced by Black athletes in various sports throughout history and today. | Ian Kennedy | 14 | 2022 | $1.40 Add |
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From ![]() From Backbencher to Minister |
1971-1974. His return to New Brunswick to teach which quickly morphed into the decision to run in the constiuency of Westmorland-Kent for the Liberal Party and his life as an MP | Naomi E. S. Griffiths | 28 | 2011 | $2.80 Add |
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From ![]() ‘Why Do You go There?’ Struggle, Faith, and Love at the Metropolitan Community Church of TorontoFrom: Any Other Way |
David K. Seitz describes his connection to the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, a protestant church with a primarily LGBT cogregation | David K. Seitz | 4 | 2017 | $0.40 Add |
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From ![]() From Elected to Appointed Office |
1982-1999. Examines the creation of the new Constitution act of 1982 and LeBlanc’s hand in it, his cabinet position shifts to public works, his work in the senate, his appointment to the … | Naomi E. S. Griffiths | 51 | 2011 | $5.10 Add |
![]() NEW! From Layton to SinghThe 20-year conflict behind the NDP’s deal with the Trudeau Liberals |
An incisive analysis of the federal NDP since 2000, examining the ongoing, unresolved tension between the party’s idealistic grassroots base and centrist bureaucracy at its core. On the … | 208 | View | ||
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From ![]() From LCC to McGillFrom: A Lucky Life |
Completing High School at Lower Canada College, an all boys school at the time, and going on to study at McGill | Richard B. Goldbloom | 4 | 2013 | $0.40 Add |
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From ![]() From Mayor Crombie to Mayor SewellFrom: How We Changed Toronto |
1978. At this time, Mayor Crombie was angling for the Conservative Party nomination in a downtown riding, and he made it clear he intended to leave city hall for Parliament Hill as soon as a … | John Sewell | 23 | 2015 | $2.30 Add |
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From ![]() From Memramcook to Rideau Hall |
Outlines Romeo LeBlanc’s selection to the position of Governor General, the mixed opinions of the media to the nomination, a background history of the Acadians and how this history relates … | Naomi E. S. Griffiths | 20 | 2011 | $2.00 Add |
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From ![]() From Premodern Past to Digital Present |
The disappearance of commons across the globe pushes the author to act on her expriences in Scotland, throwing her support behind the Idle No More movement. | Heather Menzies | 9 | 2014 | $0.90 Add |
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From ![]() From Rebel to Revolutionary |
Burnely “Rocky” Jones; James W.St.G. Walker | 23 | 2016 | $2.30 Add | |
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From ![]() From Russia to MontrealFrom: A Lucky Life |
Particularly looking at his Grandparents and how they came to Montreal from Russia | Richard B. Goldbloom | 24 | 2013 | $2.40 Add |















