Canada’s 150th Anniversary: The Top 25 #Chronicle150 Canadian Stories
In celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary, I created the #Chronicle150 list. A list of some of Canada’s most fascinating, important, and amusing stories to celebrate the 150th. Now updated with the top 25 stories!
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The Top 25 #Chronicle150 Canadian Stories
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Canada’s 150th Anniversary: The Top 25 #Chronicle150 Canadian Stories
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Canada’s 150th Anniversary: The Top 25 #Chronicle150 Canadian Stories
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Canada’s 150th Anniversary: The Top 25 #Chronicle150 Canadian Stories
The Top 25 #Chronicle150 Canadian Stories
The Top 25 #Chronicle150 Canadian Stories
1. “Heartwarming Moment Son Gives Birth After His Mom Died in Car Crash” by Tracey
2. “Ontario’s First Gay Marriage” by Cathy Crowe and Erika McLean
3. “Toronto Mayor Proposes Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages” by Tanya Talaga
4. “Remarkable Recovery of a Humble Boy Who Was Trapped Under Ice for 3 Weeks” by Jenna Armstrong and Annie Dieu
5. “#OxfamCanada Staff ‘Rescued’ in Haiti After Earthquake” by Bronwyn Drainie
6. “‘This Is Our Time’: The Story of the LGBTIQ+ Hockey Team That Defeated Russia” by Jill Lawless
7. “NDP Leader Calls for Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls” by Farrah Khan
8. “#DearPM: A Letter from Canadians on Climate Change” by Naomi Klein, David Suzuki, and Tzeporah Berman
9.”Canada’s Record-Setting Year of Sport 2016″ by Sean Fitz-Gerald & Danica Kirka
10.”How One Woman is Battling to Save Her Small Quebec
Town From a Larger City Invasion” by Marie-France Bissonnette 11.”Final Days of an Old-Fashioned Toy Store in Toronto that’s Been There Since 1902″ by Lori Culbert 12.”The Impact of Refugees on
Canada’s 150th Anniversary: The Top 25 #Chronicle150 Canadian Stories
“The Story of the Lighthouse Keepers: Canada’s 150th Anniversary” by Hayley Moore
In 1827, a small group of people set out from Boston to build a lighthouse on the shores of Lake Michigan. The project was difficult and dangerous, but it would lead to one of Canada’s most iconic stories.
For more than 150 years, the keepers at Canada’s famous lighthouse have braved storms, battled wind and waves, and even lived in pitch darkness. They’ve inspired generations with their courage and commitment to duty.
To mark Canada’s 150th anniversary, The Chronicle spoke with three keepers about their passion for the job and what makes the Lighthouse Keeper Museum so special. read more
Canada’s 150th Anniversary: The Top 25 #Chronicle150 Canadian Stories
1. “The Battle for Vancouver” by Jonathan Vance
After being forced out of Victoria in 1846, the BC colony of Vancouver decided to make their stand in the Fraser Valley. The Battle of Vancouver was a bloody and decisive confrontation that would shape the future of British Columbia.
2. “The Red One” by Anna Porter
In 1918, Winnipeg’s mayor John Norquay led a citizens’ revolt against Canadian troops stationed in Europe during World War I. Called the Red One, this rebellion marked a pivotal moment in Canadian history and helped spur the country into independence.
3. “A Better Life:
The Canadians Who Broke the Japanese Code” by Gordon Thomas
During World War II, Canada played an important role in decoding Japanese military communications. This crucial intelligence allowed Allied forces to defeat Japan and bring peace to the world.
4.”The Great Migration” by Tanya Talaga
From 1880 to 1950, millions of people left Europe for North America, changing Canada forever. The Great Migration brought new cultures and languages to Canada, as well as new opportunities and challenges.
5.”The Red River Rebellion” by Lawrence Hill
In 1870, Manitoba attempted to secede from Canada, sparking a bloody civil war that lasted for almost two years. The uprising was ultimately unsuccessful but it marked a turning point in Canadian history – paving the way for Confederation two decades later.
