Canada
“Echoes of Valour” in Newfoundland: A story of racism defeated
September 9, 2014On the stormy night of February 18, 1942, the USS Truxton and the USS Pollux, headed toward Iceland for refueling, foundered against the rocky cliffs near St. Lawrence.
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Conservatives pass new election law designed to suppress vote
July 9, 2014The right-wing Conservative Party government of Stephen Harper has finally succeeded in imposing U.S. Republican Party style voter suppression legislation in Canada.
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Union cheers mass transit advocate’s election in Canada
June 19, 2014Wynne swept to victory in the voting in Canada's largest province, home to approximately one of every three Canadians.
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Farley Mowat: Writer, socialist and environmentalist
May 23, 2014Canadian author Farley Mowat, who died on May 12, wrote with humour, keen perception and passionate social commitment, completing over 40 books and numerous articles.
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Partial victory won in preventing voter suppression in Canada
May 1, 2014The Conservative party government of Stephen Harper has agreed to modify legislation that critics charge is designed to help the Conservatives steal the 2015 elections.
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