Book Review: For history enthusiasts looking for material of a grimmer nature, Steve Vernon’s latest book, More Maritime Murder, recounts some of Atlantic Canada’s most sensational crimes.
Book Review: The history of the long political duel between John Diefenbaker and Lester Pearson is recounted by veteran journalist John Ibbitson, who chronicles present day political battles in his position at the Globe and Mail.
Book Review: Trees Against the Wind: The Birth of Prairie Shelterbelts tells the rich history of the federal government tree-planting program that continued from its launch in 1901 until it was shut down in 2013.
Book review: With his deeply researched, enjoyably readable book, Ravvin addresses this shortcoming, weaving his grandfather’s story with the realities of Canada’s immigration history to expand that narrative.
Book review: Designed by architect E.J. Lennox and completed in 1914, Casa Loma would go on to have a tumultuous history that in many ways reflects the undulating conventions of Ontario society in general.
Book review: Deadly Triangle is a true-crime story written by Susan Goldenberg, the author of nine other books plus several articles in previous issues of Canada’s History magazine.
With decades of teaching experience, Glen Thielmann reflects on the storytelling potential of place-based learning and posits ways for students to explore these connections first-hand.
Interested parties are invited to submit their resume at any time of the year for consideration by the Governance committee. Board appointments are confirmed at the August AGM.
