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St Albans Raid

St Albans Raid

From: Montreal, City of Secrets

This chapter looks at the St. Albans Raid, which resulted in the most northerly engagement of the Civil War. ; 11 $1.10 Add
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St. Laurent and Diefenbaker, 1948–1963

St. Laurent and Diefenbaker, 1948–1963

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Discusses the development of federal-provincial relations during the period of Louis St. Laurent and John Diefenbaker including the emergence of shared-cost programs and Quebec’s growing … 25 $2.50 Add
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Stairs and Beaverbrook

Stairs and Beaverbrook

From: Merchant Princes

1902-1910 . Looks at the partnership between John F. Stairs and William Maxwell Aitken (the future Lord Beaverbrook). The establishment of the Royal Securities Corporation, John F’s … 49 $4.90 Add
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Stalin's Soviet Union:

Stalin’s Soviet Union:

An Unloved but Useful Partner

From: The Myth of the Good War

Focuses particular on 1942-43 to analyzes the Soviet Union’s contribution to the war and although opinions about the Societ Union were negative they proved to be extremely useful 10 $1.00 Add
Stampede

Stampede

Misogyny, White Supremacy and Settler Colonialism

Kimberly A. Williams wants the annual Calgary Stampede to change its ways. An intrepid feminist scholar with a wry sense of humour, Williams deftly weaves theory, history, pop culture and … 232 View
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Standing on Guard for Our Waters
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Standing on Guard for Our Waters

Ottawa's Response to the Transit of Alaskan Oil

From: 1968 in Canada

The discovery of massive quantities of recoverable oil on the north slope of Alaska in July 1968 and competing shipping alternatives to transit the hydrocarbons south, through or adjacent to … 25 $2.50 Add
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Starting as Professionals, 1920-1969
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Starting as Professionals, 1920-1969

From: Leading Progess

In this chapter, the author discusses how the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada emerged and changed along with Canada during its first fifty years, when major external and … 27 $2.70 Add
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Statesmen & Steam

Statesmen & Steam

From: Samuel Cunard

1820-1840. Examines Samuel Cunard’s far reaching business holdings and how they made him an elite person in Halifax. His political experiences are highlights as well as the building for the … 14 $1.40 Add
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Status Symbol

Status Symbol

From: Between Certain Death and a Possible Future

This chapter explores St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, where the author has regular blood work. He writes that it inspires a sense of community, and it is where he feels safest from stigma. 5 $0.50 Add
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Stephen Harper and the Rise of the Reform Party

Stephen Harper and the Rise of the Reform Party

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

2009 article by William Johnson outlining the rise of Stephen Harper to the leadership of the Canadian Alliance, the leadership of the merged Conservative party, and the prime ministership. ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Stepping Up to a Larger Union Stage, 2010-19
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Stepping Up to a Larger Union Stage, 2010-19

From: Leading Progess

In this chapter, Russell explores how PIPSC dealt with issues and opportunities as it approached its hundred-year aniversary. PIPSC members confronted the Harper government’s muzzling of … 34 $3.40 Add
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Steps to Gentrification

Steps to Gentrification

From: Any Other Way

Allison Bergess recounts the story of The Steps, which were constructed in 1984 and became a victim of gentrification twenty years later. 3 $0.30 Add
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Still Frozen in Time!

Still Frozen in Time!

From: Let's Move On

Okalik describes his vision/ideals for progress in Nunavut. 9 $0.90 Add
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Still Spilling

Still Spilling

From: The Lac-Mégantic Rail Disaster

Critical review of the measures put in place by the Harper government during its last year in office. Analyzes whether those measures, such as new safety management system regulations, changes to … 9 $0.90 Add