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Crothers Woods and Beechwood Wetland

Crothers Woods and Beechwood Wetland

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

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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Chapter 18: Economic Collapse
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Chapter 18: Economic Collapse

The Great Depression of the 1930s

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter recounts how successive downturns of the economy—from the 1913–15 recession to the 1929 crash—led to mass unemployment in Toronto and Montréal. 15 $1.50 Add
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Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve

Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

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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Chapter 19: Outcasts and Dissidents in the Early 1930s
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Chapter 19: Outcasts and Dissidents in the Early 1930s

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter discusses the examines the 1930s hobo jungles emerged due to the unemployment crisis and militant groups such as the Communist Worker’s Unity League (WUL) and the 1935 … 16 $1.60 Add
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Chapter 2

Chapter 2

The Workers' Revolt

From: The Canadian Labour Movement

Chapter two deals with the emergence of new workers’ movements on the changing terrain of the Second Industrial Revolution in Canada. It also explores the emerging crisis for craftworkers … ; 30 $3.00 Add
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Chapter 2

Mining from Colony to Nation

From: Mining Country

This chapter discusses mining in Canada throughout the 19th century. Topics discussed include coal mining in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and the Yukon gold rush. The authors discuss the political, … ; 42 $4.20 Add
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Turning Off the Tap
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Turning Off the Tap

Preventing Homelessness for Victims of Violence

From: Ending Homelessness in Canada

Chapter Two discusses the pipeline for victims of intimate partner violence into homelessness. Author Pearl Eliadis discusses the lack of second stage housing, emergency housing, the need for … 15 $1.50 Add
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Rouge Park

Rouge Park

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown introduces Rouge National Urban Park, one of Toronto’s largest natural areas, which dominates some 13 per cent of the Rouge River watershed. He describes how … 9 $0.90 Add
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Chapter 2: Liberals and Conservatives: A difference of branding
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Chapter 2: Liberals and Conservatives: A difference of branding

From: Canada In Afghanistan

In this chapter, Schalk discusses how both the Conservative and Liberal parties have historically branded themselves and Canada, and how these branding efforts have influenced the public’s … 13 $1.30 Add
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Chapter 2: “No Netflix Tax!” (1999–2019)
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Chapter 2: “No Netflix Tax!” (1999–2019)

From: Canada Vs California

Chapter two shows the beginning of Canada’s thoughts on regulating internet broadcasting. Conservatives were notably against any idea of a "Netflix tax" or tax on internet based … 19 $1.90 Add
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Chapter 2: The New Capitalist-Colonial Order, 1890-1929
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Chapter 2: The New Capitalist-Colonial Order, 1890-1929

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter reviews the rise of corporate power in Canada and rapid change in the workplace marked by labour conflict and social protest, notably in the 1918 Winnipeg General Strike. 9 $0.90 Add
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Glendon Forest

Glendon Forest

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Glendon Forest, one the largest forests in Toronto and home to one of the most vital wetlands in the Don River watershed. He illustrates the severe threat … 7 $0.70 Add
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Chapter 20: Communists, CCFers, Workers, and the Unemployed
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Chapter 20: Communists, CCFers, Workers, and the Unemployed

1937, a Year of Rebellion

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter discusses the role played by the Popular Front united Canadian Communists and the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) in the anti-fascist cause. 11 $1.10 Add
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Moore Park Ravine and the Brick Works

Moore Park Ravine and the Brick Works

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown descends Toronto’s Moore Park Ravine down to the Brick Works, describing how activity in the area has impacted architecture, transportation, politics, … 7 $0.70 Add
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Chapter 21: Crisis, Politics, Colonized Peoples
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Chapter 21: Crisis, Politics, Colonized Peoples

Quebec in the 1930s

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter relates the double colonization of Québec in the 1930s, as francophone workers were subjected to the repressive policies of the Anglo economic and political order while First … 12 $1.20 Add
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East Don Parkland

East Don Parkland

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the East Don Parkland, a sprawling and ill-defined natural area located in Toronto’s Don River watershed. Particular attention is paid to the spectre … 5 $0.50 Add