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The Canadian Rangers: Protecting the North Since 1947
Discover how the Canadian Rangers, blending Indigenous traditions with military resilience, have protected the Arctic for over 75 years
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Craig Rourke
The Muskox Men: Canada’s 1946 Arctic Adventure
Plus: Explorer, Surveyor and Legend - Albert Peter Low | And: #canadaliveshere in: Litle Fort, BC
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Craig Rourke
The Muskox Men: Canada’s 1946 Arctic Adventure
Follow the gripping journey of 48 brave servicemen and their trusty “Penguin” snowmobiles as they battled brutal cold, mechanical failures, and personal…
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Craig Rourke
Breaking Trail: The Remarkable Arctic Journey of Robert Abram Bartlett
Plus: Why We’re Still Fascinated by Fort Conger | And: #canadaliveshere in: Opasatika, ON
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Craig Rourke
Breaking Trail: The Remarkable Arctic Journey of Robert Abram Bartlett
From a Newfoundland seafarer’s humble beginnings to guiding Robert Peary’s expeditions near the North Pole, discover how Bartlett’s unyielding spirit…
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The Canadian Arctic Expedition (1913-1918): Charting Uncharted Lands and Shaping the North
Plus: A century ago, a strange drama played out on Wrangel Island in the Russian Arctic. The hero of this tale? A 23-year-old Inuit woman named Ada…
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Craig Rourke
The Canadian Arctic Expedition (1913-1918): Charting Uncharted Lands and Shaping the North
Discover how Canada’s largest Arctic venture braved extreme conditions, faced tragedy, and revolutionized exploration, science, and sovereignty in the…
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From Battlefields to Runways: How Canada Pioneered Artificial Fur
Plus: Canada's Foghorn Pioneer: How Robert Foulis Made Maritime Navigation Safer | And: #canadaliveshere in: Saint-Rémi, Québec
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Craig Rourke
From Battlefields to Runways: How Canada Pioneered Artificial Fur
Explore the inspiring journey from wartime necessity to ethical fashion, highlighting Canada’s role in transforming synthetic fur into a sustainable…
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Craig Rourke
Shining a Light on Henry Woodward: Canada’s Hidden Hero Who Beat Edison to the Lightbulb
Plus: Meet the Canadian engineer who casually invented the pacemaker | And: #canadaliveshere in Glen Ewen, Saskatchewan
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Craig Rourke
Shining a Light on Henry Woodward: Canada’s Hidden Hero Who Beat Edison to the Lightbulb
Learn about the overlooked contributions of Henry Woodward, the Toronto innovator whose work laid the foundation for the light bulb
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Craig Rourke
From Archie to Google: Canada’s Role in Search Engine History
Plus: A brief history of wheat: How Canadian wheat warrior Charles Saunders helped develop one of the world’s most important crops | And…
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