In 1917, a normally unimpressive bump in the landscape in northern France near the then coal mining centre of Lens was known to the Allies as Hill 70. It became however a vicious battle for the Canadian troops assigned to… »
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Learning old Irish Gaelic grammar: Canadian guide
Old Irish Gaelic is one of the oldest languages of Europe, but can be a bit tricky to learn. However a recent book should help greatly in that task. It’s called “A Student’s Companion to Old Irish Grammar” Ranke DeVries… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Environment & Animal Life
Documentary: California drought- another warning of climate change
The lush fruit orchards, nut groves, vinyards and vegetable fields of California supply food to almost all of North America and beyond. Reliable year-round sun and ample water have meant unparalleled yields for decades. But that has come at a… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Society
Documentary- Bugs on the Menu
Bugs on the menu? No it’s not some tiny creature crawling across a menu, the bugs are the menu. Ian Toews, director, cinematographer, co-producer Bugs on the Menu © supplied In a world where the population is growing, and resources to… »
Canada, and the world’s, water crisis Pt 5 0f 5
Maude Barlow is national chairperson of the Council of Canadians © supplied This is the fifth in the five part series on the growing concern over access to fresh water. Maude Barlow’s new book looks at what is happening in Canada… »
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Documentary film: How ISIS recruits
The young man who has lived next door for years suddenly grows a beard and starts criticizing western life; the young woman you’ve seen growing up, stops wearing make-up, begins to dress much more conservatively. One day, they disappear. It’s… »
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National Film Board: Grasslands Project
Canada is sprinkled with small towns, many slowly fading, others determined to hang on in spite of the odds. Canada is also a huge country with vastly differing environments. One of the regions that has not received a lot of… »
Preserving an aspect of pioneer life- in noise and smoke
This week we hear about a group preserving a bit of Canadian pioneer history in a way. It is loud, it is smoky, but it is lots of fun too. For over 50 years now the Saskatoon Muzzle Loaders Club,… »
Meet Illustrator / artist Karon Argue
She’s extremely good, and when you realize the challenges she’s overcome, it becomes even more amazing. Karon Argue lives in High River, in the western prairie province of Alberta. From her book, *The Smooch* © Karon Argue She says she’s been… »
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ARTS- Peter Ricq-artist, musician, animator, videographer and graphic novelist
multi-media artist Peter Ricq, of Vancouver, B.C. Peter Ricq is busy,..boy is he busy– with music, writing, video projects, and animated cartoons His latest feat? He has just released his graphic novel called “Once Our Land”. available in either English… »
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