Sir John A. Macdonald

The Macdonald Question: Changing Interpretations of Canada’s First Prime Minister For generations, Sir John A. Macdonald stood unchallenged as the architect of Confederation, the unyielding force who willed a disparate collection of colonies into a nation. Schoolchildren were told of his vision, his determination, his genius for politics. His flaws—his drinking, his partisanship—were acknowledged with…

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Book Reviews – Richard Blanshard

Podcast Series The Curious Passage of Richard Blanshard: First Governor of Vancouver Island By Barry Gough Barry Gough’s The Curious Passage of Richard Blanshard: First Governor of Vancouver Island is a meticulously researched and compelling account of an oft-overlooked figure in Canadian colonial history. Gough, a distinguished historian and authority on maritime and Pacific Northwest…

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Book Reviews – 1867 Project – Macdonald

Macdonald Article By Greg Piasetzki Podcast Editorial School Name Changes Video Interview A Review of Sir John A. Macdonald saved more Indigenous lives… By Greg Scott Greg Piasetzki’s article, Sir John A. Macdonald Saved More Indigenous Lives than Any Other Prime Minister, in The 1867 Project, stands as a bold assertion of traditional historical analysis…

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The Paradigm Shift in Media: From Factual Reporting to Sensationalism

By Greg Scott The transformation of the media landscape in recent years is profound, marking a significant departure from traditional journalism’s foundational principles towards a more sensationalist and speculative approach. This change reflects a broader cultural and technological evolution, deeply influenced by the rise of digital media and the subsequent shifts in content consumption habits….

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