The Bulb
Canadians spend much of their lives depending on artificial sources of illumination. Few realize that they have fellow countrymen Henry Woodward and Mathew Evans to thank for this.
Take Cover! Take Cover!
It was World War II and enemy bombs rained on London, England, leaving death and destruction in their path. This is the true story of a young girl during the most terrifying 24 hours of her life – separated from her family, trapped in a collapsing bomb shelter and wondering if death would be a welcome release from the pain and fear.
Between Slavery and Freedom
On February 22, 2012, officials from all three levels of government gathered in a little church in Birchtown - a tiny village in Nova Scotia - to help Elizabeth Cromwell make a very big announcement. She’s waited decades for this moment. More … Read more →
The Desert Fox – Part One
Our recent trip to Tunisia was not an outstanding success for us. True there was a small but pleasant group of people and as a quick all round insight into Tunisian life, the trip was quite satisfactory but the guide, not being an archaeologist, was … Read more →
Pablum and the History of Children’s Health
George Burden tells us how the history of a cereal is entwined with the history of a hospital in Canada for sick children.
Dr. Eli Franklin Burton And The Electron Microscope
In 1938, Canadian Physicist, Dr. Eli Franklin Burton made a big discovery when he really only wanted to look at something tiny.
George J. Klein, Canada’s Own Thomas Edison
Though most Canadians have heard of Thomas Edison few are familiar with Canada’s own Thomas Edison, design engineer George J. Klein.
Charlottetown Sojourn
Charlottetown, P.E.I. – the historic Canadian city where a nation was born, where politicians became drinking buddies, and where you can now enjoy ice cream, funnel cake, great shopping and a wonderful arts culture. On a recent tour of Province … Read more →
Camembert: A Legend
Julia McLean writes about a cheese – the soft, smooth texture and the rich, creamy taste. Camembert, the history, the legend and a bit of advice on how to enjoy it
Built On Faith
The consecutive painstaking rebuilding of NakSanSa temple is a testament to the dedication of the Korean people and successive national and provincial governments.
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