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Susan's Canada Online Blog April 2005 Archive

By Susan Munroe, About.com Guide to Canada Online

Halifax VE-Day Riots, 1945

Thursday April 28, 2005
Word of Germany's surrender in World War II was met by celebrations across Canada, but in Halifax, Nova Scotia the VE-Day celebrations rapidly turned into riots. The Halifax VE-Day riots ... Read More

BC Referendum on Electoral Reform

Wednesday April 20, 2005
When BC voters go to the polls on May 17 they'll get a second ballot to let them choose an electoral system for the province. Find out the basics on ... Read More

President's Choice Baby Foods May Be Contaminated

Monday April 11, 2005
The seals on 128 mL glass jars of 19 President's Choice baby foods may be unsafe, warns the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The loss of seal allows bacteria to enter ... Read More

Terry Fox Coin in Circulation

Wednesday April 6, 2005
On Monday, the Canadian Mint released about 11 million one-dollar coins featuring Terry Fox. The Terry Fox coin commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope. It ... Read More

Georges Vanier

Monday April 4, 2005
World War I hero, Canadian diplomat, and the first French-Canadian Governor General of Canada, Georges Vanier was a compassionate and caring man. Deeply spiritual, he and his wife Pauline were ... Read More

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