Geography

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Pier 21 — Detention Quarters, 1954–55 73

From: A Halifax Boyhood

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Looks at working at Pier 21 due to landing a job with the Department of Citzenship and Immigration in the catering department right after high school 1954-55 ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Tramcars

From: South End Boy

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1930s and 1940s Halifax. Public transit 7 $0.70 Add
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Canada’s Colony

Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic

From: Umingmak

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Readings in Part Three of this title, entitled "Emperor of the North" discuss Hodgson’s growing power and influence in the communities of the Northwest Territories. Topics … 13 $1.30 Add
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Chapter 17

Lower Don Recreational Trail

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

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Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the Lower Don Recreational Trail, a commuting and recreational corridor that cuts through Toronto nature and history. He explores how ongoing cultural and … 6 $0.60 Add
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Church Days

From: South End Boy

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1930s and 1940s Halifax. Anglican church of canase 6 $0.60 Add
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Mobility in the Divided City

From: Subdivided

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This chapter highlights Toronto’s need to build better transport links to serve and connect all corners of the city. 14 $1.40 Add
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Pier 21 — Boat Days, 1954–55 77

From: A Halifax Boyhood

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Looks at a typical day there when there was a influx of immigrants due to a boat landing while working for the Department of Citzenship and Immigration in the catering department ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Centennial Celebrations

Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic

From: Umingmak

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Readings in Part Three of this title, entitled "Emperor of the North" discuss Hodgson’s growing power and influence in the communities of the Northwest Territories. Topics … 7 $0.70 Add
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Chapter 18

Crothers Woods and Beechwood Wetland

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

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Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the section of the Don River watershed where visitors will discover Crothers Woods, Beechwood Wetland, Cottonwood Flats, and Sun Valley. He discusses how … 7 $0.70 Add
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High School

From: South End Boy

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1930s and 1940s Halifax. High school 10 $1.00 Add
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Student Minister, 1957 81

From: A Halifax Boyhood

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While studying at Dalhousie University as a theologue, accepted by the United Church as a candidate for the ministry looks at a summer spent as the student minister at Val Marie Saskatchewan ; 3 $0.30 Add
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Toward More Complete Communities

Business Out of the Box

From: Subdivided

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The author examines the community possibilities of creating Business out of the Box partnerships between private and public stakeholders. 10 $1.00 Add
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Chapter 19

Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

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Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve, "one of the most wonderful fifteen minute hikes Toronto has to offer." Following intense human use over … 8 $0.80 Add
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Characters

From: South End Boy

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1930s and 1940s Halifax. Popular characters in the city 7 $0.70 Add
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Dalhousie, 1955–58 83

From: A Halifax Boyhood

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Looks at his time at Dalhousie University 1955-58 ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Going Beyond Representation

The Diversity Deficit in Local Government

From: Subdivided

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The author argues that Torontonians face a critical choice between electing a new, more inclusive local government (new voices) or maintaining the status quo and an entrenched political class … 14 $1.40 Add