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Frangione …
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Johannes Stokvis …
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I began these reflections on November 11, 1997, Remembrance Day, a day which has always been of particular significance to me, and never more so than this year. The past significance has always been the reminder of the father I never knew, a 21-year old RCAF Air Gunner who lost his life over France …
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Susan Giansante and John Profenna …
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Our family histories are the stories that we decide to repeat and share, editing out the parts that were unclear or unseemly, and over generations those stories become our truths. But what if there was someone who could help decipher family facts from family lore? That is exactly what Cara …
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For generations, families have arrived as immigrants to Canada. This journey leads to major changes in people's lives. So, what does the journey entail? The journey not only involves the physical movement of coming over by ship or plane, but also the process of preparing for your trip and saying …
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The end of the year is the most preferred time for most people. At least it may be for some people, but for others it is not the greatest time. Some people consider Christmas time as a moment of sharing. A moment of the year when we go to see family and friends. This Christmas tradition changes …
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When there is a war in a country, it can become difficult for its citizens to leave... People lose their lives and leave their homes to escape to neighboring countries. Or, they might simply stay put and instead move around the country while waiting to return to their homes. Each of these …
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by Steve Schwinghamer, Historian (Updated July 20, 2021) Introduction: Medical Screening at Pier 21 The manual used by immigration staff in the 1950s stated that medical and physical requirements of the Immigration Act were “[f]or the protection of residents of Canada, and to ensure that persons …