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The Making of Frybread
Frybread, a greasy fried delight made by many Indigenous peoples across North America, tells a story of both resilience and community.
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The Dill-icious History of Pickles
From kosher pickles to kimchi to pickled herring, there's a lot of goodness packed into this tangy snack.
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A Cup of Comfort: All About Hot Chocolate
After a day of skating, skiing or shovelling snow, what’s better than a cup of hot chocolate?
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Poutine Might Be the World’s Biggest New Comfort-Food Trend
Born in Quebec, poutine—fries topped with cheddar cheese curds and doused with beef gravy—is finding fans around the world.
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The Ultimate Guide to Royal Residences
Ever wondered where all the members of the British Royal Family live? When it comes to royal residences, Buckingham Palace...
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Powerful Remembrance Day Quotes to Share on November 11
On Nov. 11, take a moment to reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served the True...
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Flight Training Facilities of WWII Still Dot the Prairie Landscape
Canada’s wide-open spaces away from enemy interference were ideal for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.
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10 World-Famous Castles With Fascinating Histories
Every castle has a story to tell, but some landmarks possess a more colourful past than others. Strange architecture, flamboyant...
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This is Why We Celebrate Halloween in the First Place
Halloween wasn't always about candy and costumes...
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War Forced My Father Into Manhood at an Early Age
Not having a birth certificate at the time of enlistment, he was unaware that he had joined up as a...
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Resurrecting the Fossmobile
In honour of the imaginative, resourceful bicycle mechanic who conceived, designed and built Canada's first successful gas-powered automobile.
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13 Creepy Facts You Didn’t Know About Canada
From the screaming tunnel of Niagara Falls to the phantoms of Old Montreal, the Great White North has more than...
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The Real Reason Maple Syrup Bottles Have Those Tiny Handles
Finally—a solution to this sticky mystery.
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How Thanksgiving is Celebrated Around the World
Although we tend to think of Thanksgiving as a North American holiday, it turns out similar celebrations take place all...
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This WWII B-29 Superfortress Still Manages to Impress
“FiFi” came off the assembly line in 1945, and is one of just two Superfortresses that are still flight-worthy.
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The “Happy Birthday” Song Turned 126 This Year
Originally composed in 1893, "Happy Birthday to You," the most frequently sung English song in the world, has never sounded...
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Canada’s Prettiest Covered Bridges
At the end of the 19th century, Canada was home to more than 1,400 covered bridges, mainly on the East...
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This Was the Worst Tornado in Canada’s History
The terrifying "Black Friday Tornado" swept through Edmonton on July 31, 1987, leaving 27 dead and 600 injured.
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For 50 Years, This Ingenious Train Ferry Connected PEI to the Mainland
Christened the SS Prince Edward Island, it offered a new frontier for train and car travel.
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The Most Popular Song From the Year You Were Born
These memorable tunes were the most popular songs from 1946 to 2020, according to Billboard. Did your favourites make the...
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10 Most Famous Shipwrecks in Canadian History
From doomed Arctic expeditions to disastrous maiden voyages, these tragic shipwrecks have become the stuff of legend.
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13 Little-Known Facts About Canada’s Most Famous Landmarks
From the CN Tower to the Chateau Frontenac, there's more to these iconic Canadian landmarks than meets the eye!
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This Rare Cattle Breed Played a Fascinating Role in Canadian History
There are only about 300 heads of this purebred left in the country.
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How Ramen Went from Humble Dish to Global Sensation
Ramen isn't just a cheap instant meal eaten by college students. This delicious Japanese noodle soup is packed with rich...
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13 Mind-Blowing Facts About Canada’s Geography
From "magical" lakes to record-breaking rocks, these eye-opening facts about Canada's geography will inspire you to see our country's landscapes...
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The Fascinating Reason Old Postage Stamps Were Sometimes Perforated With Initials
Collector Jon Johnson has spent a lifetime chasing these "stamps full of holes."
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A Windmill Has Stood in This Quebec Town For More Than 300 Years
From early settlement and quaint village to prosperous town and city, Pointe Claire, Quebec, is rich in history.
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The Real Reason There’s an “R” in “Mrs”
...And more mind-blowing facts about the English language.
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Canadian History on Camera: A Gorgeous Gallery of Treasures From the Past
We challenged you to capture Canadian history on camera, and you delivered! From charming covered bridges to heirloom artifacts, check...
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The Year Canada Didn’t Have a Summer
The fascinating story of how a natural disaster on the other side of the world made the summer of 1816...
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What Happened to the Bluenose?
The popular tourist attraction in Lunenburg Harbour isn’t the Bluenose, but the Bluenose II, which begs the question: What happened...