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There’s lots of #spooky stuff at Craigdarroch Castle in #BritishColumbia. Learn more in the article “Turrets and Tears.” https://t.co/t66Xm5KEwA #CdnHist
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Can you believe this man missed Paul Henderson's winning goal while being at ice level? We can't either! But we are glad he was at the 1972 Canada-Russia Summit Series to share these humorous moments with us.
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This story is based on facts, but it’s a fictional version of how we imagine Canada’s most famous comic strip might have got its start. https://t.co/48c3fRFakn #CdnHist #MakingHistory #Comedy
While congratulating Aislin on his work, former NHL president Clarence Campbell, asked him if he had ever seen the awful cartoon of Campbell taking the Stanley Cup into a pawn shop....What do you think Aislin said? https://t.co/1wbuUC6hAD #CdnHist #Hockey
Did you know that the creator of "For Better or For Worse," is Lynn Johnston, a Canadian cartoonist from Collingwood, Ontario? https://t.co/48c3fRFakn #CdnHist #FemaleArtists #Cartoons
Lynn Johnston is one of the world’s best-known cartoonists. This story is based on facts, but it’s a fictional version of how we imagine Canada’s most famous comic strip might have got its start. https://t.co/48c3fRFakn #CdnHist #WomensHistory
In 1972, the Montreal Gazette's Terry Mosher (a.k.a. Aislin) was in Moscow to cover the Canada-Russia Summit Series. Here's how hockey's cold war unfolded, as seen through Aislin's eyes — and pen. Originally published in August 2012. https://t.co/xlf0Sf9A7A #CdnHist #Hockey #Mtl
Explore the lighter side of Canadian history with these #cartoonists, #pranksters and storytellers. https://t.co/NZC4QrLgoj #Cdnhist
A missed train led Sir Sandford Fleming to create a better system for time, including what we now know as #timezones. https://t.co/1BSfzjugsQ #cdnhist
Have you ever heard of a human-carrying kite? How about the Avrocar? Check out some of the wacky modes of #transportation from Canada’s past. https://t.co/2zzCyOTcx3 #cdnhist
#OTD twenty years ago the map of Canada was re-drawn: the Northwest Territories divided into two territories to allow for the creation of Nunavut, a homeland for many Inuit in Canada. https://t.co/nXvn9Q7E0Z #Nunavut #CdnHist
In this article Lawrence Hill tells the story of the Book of Negroes, the original book that inspired his best-selling book and popular mini-series. https://t.co/gcSIyY5zrn #RememberSlavery #CdnHist
Jane Jacobs loved cities, and she was fascinated by what made them work. https://t.co/uam3qdHoWl #janewalks #cdnhist #womenshistory
Canadians have come up with lots of odd, innovative, and downright zany ways to transport good and people. Check out some of these modes of #transportation in our latest education newsletter. https://t.co/U6hG35KikY #cdnhist
In our newsletter, find stories from the Feb-Mar issue, like Old-School #DIY and the Battle for February 2, plus read about history makers in the community and learn how museums approach sharing the history of #humanrights violations. https://t.co/1js12UwunA #cdnhist #histedu
Yearn for the simple life? Get back to basics with this guide to surviving Canada throughout the ages—though, the past is a tougher place than most of us realize. But, if you still insist that life was better then, here are some old-school #DIYs. https://t.co/JZbN03typs #cdnhist
In February, many Canadians will participate in #BlackHistoryMonth festivities and events. Check out our latest education newsletter for resources to honour the legacy of Black Canadians. https://t.co/quw2VDgpTS #cdnhist
Check out this collection of Inuit art featured in The Beaver in Spring 1956. #InuitArt #CdnHist https://t.co/Dzt5OBSCuJ