Tag #Canadian History

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Thomson Outbids Westons for Historic Hudson's Bay Charter

Canadian businessman David Thomson bid at least \$15 million to acquire the Hudson's Bay Company's 1670 charter and donate it to the Archives of Manitoba, surpassing a previous offer and raising questions about transparency and public access to historical artifacts.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trans-Canada Highway: A Canadian Icon Forged Through Political Compromise

Mark Richardson's "The Drive Across Canada" details the Trans-Canada Highway's construction from its 1912 conception to its 1962 opening, highlighting the political and economic factors influencing its development and comparing it to the US interstate system.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Mackenzie King's 150th Anniversary: A Reappraisal of Canada's Longest-Serving Prime Minister

William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada's prime minister from 1921 to 1948, celebrated his 75th birthday on December 17, 1949, amidst an outpouring of tributes; his long tenure and achievements are being revisited on the 150th anniversary of his birth, prompting a reassessment of his complex and signifi...

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WWII Harvie Brothers Memorial

A memorial honors eight brothers from a small Nova Scotia town who served in WWII.

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Hudson's Bay Charter Sold Privately, Raising Concerns About Value and Indigenous Consultation

The original Hudson's Bay Company charter, a key document in Canadian history, was privately sold for \$12.5 million to Wittington Investments, who will donate it to the Canadian Museum of History, bypassing a planned public auction and raising concerns about value and Indigenous consultation.

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HBC to Auction Historically Significant Artifacts, Including 1670 Charter

Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) announced it will separately auction its collection of historically significant art and artifacts, including its 1670 charter, amid a broader sale process of its assets and operations due to financial difficulties.

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Canada's National Conversation: Leadership, History, and the Afterlife

Letters to the editor address concerns about Canadian leadership, national unity, historical interpretations of Sir John A. Macdonald, and the implications of near-death experiences.

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