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“One of the tougher things”
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“One of the tougher things”

From: The Coutts Diaries

In this chapter, Graham examines September to December 1974, the turbulent months following the Liberal Party’s federal election victory (as told by the diary of Jim Coutts, Prime Minister … 7 $0.70 Add
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Ontario Burning
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Ontario Burning

(1929-1930)

From: The Ku Klux Klan in Canada

This chapter discusses Klan events held in Ontario in the late 1920’s and early 1930s 6 $0.60 Add
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Ontario's Ordeal
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Ontario’s Ordeal

From: Canada's Main Street

In this chapter, Baird traces the final stretch of Trans-Canada Highway construction through northwestern Ontario, 1955 to 1961. 10 $1.00 Add
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Operations on the Western Front
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Operations on the Western Front

From: War Among the Clouds

This chapter highlights the experiences of many New Brunswick men who were engaged in combat roles fighting in Belgium and France, and the operations they took part in. 28 $2.80 Add
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Organizing for the Strike – Leadership and Engagement

Organizing for the Strike – Leadership and Engagement

From: The Truth About the '37 Oshawa GM Strike

In this chapter, Leah examines the 1937 General Motors strike in Oshawa, Ontario, focusing on how rank-and-file democratic participation and the steward system shaped the campaign. 27 $2.70 Add
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Original Peoples to 1671

Original Peoples to 1671

From: North of Superior

Looks at the Aboriginal cultures that flourished in this region before the arrival of Europeans. Breaks down the extended history into The Paleo-Americans, The Shield Archaic Peoples, The … ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Origins of the Laboratory

Origins of the Laboratory

From: Montreal and the Bomb

This chapter explores the early days for the British-led project to develop an atomic bomb in a Montreal laboratory, looking at key figures in the project’s foundation and management such … 38 $3.80 Add
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A Place Like The Continental

A Place Like The Continental

From: Any Other Way

Elise Chenier tells the story of the Conitental, Toronto’s longest running lesbian bar. 4 $0.40 Add
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“Our best people do not show great confidence”
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“Our best people do not show great confidence”

From: The Coutts Diaries

In this chapter, Graham examines the 1979 Canadian federal election campaign (as told by the diary of Jim Coutts, Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudea’s prinicpal secretary). 16 $1.60 Add
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Our People: Janis Cole and Holly Dale in the 1970's

Our People: Janis Cole and Holly Dale in the 1970’s

From: Any Other Way

Jon Davies discusses the work of Toronto Filmmakers Janis Cole and Holly Dale in the 1970’s. 3 $0.30 Add
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Out of the Cold the Thousands Came

Out of the Cold the Thousands Came

From: Any Other Way

A letter written by retired Philip McLeod to his friends describing the massive protests that occurred in Toronto following the police raids on bathhouses in the city. 4 $0.40 Add
Out of the Sun

Out of the Sun

On Race and Storytelling

An insightful exploration and moving meditation on identity, art, and belonging from one of the most celebrated writers of the last decade.What happens when we begin to consider stories at the … 126 View
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Pageantry and Politics

Pageantry and Politics

Stuart 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. … 14 $1.40 Add
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Painting the Map White

Painting the Map White

From: Canada’s State Police

In this chapter, Marquis examines how colonial policies systematically reshaped Indigenous treaty rights in Canada through legal coercion and policing efforts. He contrasts traditional Indigenous … 29 $2.90 Add
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Paper Pushers

Paper Pushers

From: The Ward

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