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‘Yorkie’ Minturn Haskins R.I.P.
March 19, 2014, 1 Comment

MARY MINTURN HASKINS 1917 – 2014 | Obituary HASKINS, Mary [Yorke McCawley] Minturn 96, of Charlottesville, Virgini ...

Wednesday Night #1672
March 18, 2014, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #1672

UPDATE: Finance Minister Jim Flaherty resigns from cabinet The government will announce a new finance minister Wednesday ...

Andrew Hoffmann R.I.P.
March 18, 2014, 1 Comment

Andrew Hoffmann May 27, 1930 – March 12, 2014 We regret to announce that Andrew Hoffmann died at the Jewish Genera ...

Wednesday Night #1671
March 12, 2014, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #1671

A strong contingent braved blizzard conditions to contribute to a highly stimulating discussion. John Curtin and Tyler h ...

Judy Mappin R.I.P.
March 10, 2014, Comments Off on Judy Mappin R.I.P.

Judith Mappin: a heroine of Canadian literature 1928-2014 By Linda Leith Globe & Mail, 10 March 2014 It was an audac ...

Wednesday Night #1670
March 5, 2014, 1 Comment

Photos The trumpet of a prophecy, O Wind, If winter comes, can spring be far behind? — Percy Bysshe Shelley It wou ...

Wednesday Night #1669
February 26, 2014, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #1669

The phoenix-like resurgence of the United States economy stands in sharp contrast to the more sensational news from othe ...

Wednesday Night #1668
February 19, 2014, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #1668

Mavis Gallant has died at the age of 91. The avalanche of tributes has already started, however we would recommend Alan ...

Wednesday Night #1667
February 12, 2014, 1 Comment

Continuing our exploration of historic events in the year corresponding to the number of the current WN, this reference ...

Wednesday Night #1666 with Me Bernard Amyot
February 5, 2014, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #1666 with Me Bernard Amyot

Postscript: Beryl Wajsman: Former Canadian Bar President condemns Bill 60 – Bernard Amyot calls it a “vindictive ...

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