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1 - Desbarats The Academic Journalist
2 - Desbarats at Centre of Storm
London, Ontario
(Features two articles)
1 - Zych's interview with Desbarats discusses how he arrived to this position as Dean of UWO's School of Journalism, his impressions and revelations whilst working at UWO, while also discussing some of the…
(Features two articles)
1 - Zych's interview with Desbarats discusses how he arrived to this position as Dean of UWO's School of Journalism, his impressions and revelations whilst working at UWO, while also discussing some of the…
Government Betrayed Me, Says Distinguished Author
Kingston, Ontario
Hogben's article describes Desbarats's criticism on the pepper spraying incident at the APEC meeting in Vancouver, as well as the Canadian government's victimization of its citizens, expressed during the Canadian Club in…
Hogben's article describes Desbarats's criticism on the pepper spraying incident at the APEC meeting in Vancouver, as well as the Canadian government's victimization of its citizens, expressed during the Canadian Club in…
Great City? Not Even Close, Critic Says
London, Ontario
Martin's interview with Desbarats, on his opinion of London's infrastructure and city culture as a new resident of the city. The article goes on, at great length about the level of dullness that the downtown district has - as well…
Martin's interview with Desbarats, on his opinion of London's infrastructure and city culture as a new resident of the city. The article goes on, at great length about the level of dullness that the downtown district has - as well…
An Allegiance Without Thought: Canada's Support of U.S. Military Action in Iraq has no Purpose
London, Ontario
In this article, Desbarats discusses his opinion on Canada's support of the United States' military involvement in Iraq. He cites Canada’s previous involvement in America’s invasion of Somalia as a complete and dangerous failure…
In this article, Desbarats discusses his opinion on Canada's support of the United States' military involvement in Iraq. He cites Canada’s previous involvement in America’s invasion of Somalia as a complete and dangerous failure…
Tags: Commentary, Iraq, Military Action, Politics, Somalia, US/Canada Relations
Five Little Girls and a Mongrel Disillusion 'Old' Pete - (He's 21)
Montreal, Quebec
Peter recounts a difficult walk with his 7-year-old niece, her friends, and a dog. He feels older than he is.
Peter recounts a difficult walk with his 7-year-old niece, her friends, and a dog. He feels older than he is.
Tags: Children, Life Style, Parenthood
Peter Will Peter Out When The Electronic Age Arrives
Winnipeg, Alberta
An interview with K.R. Patrick, director of Aviation Electronics Ltd. Mr. Patrick was very optimistic about the landslide of inevitable electronic devices, which would make life much easier. His attitude is overly optimistic but…
An interview with K.R. Patrick, director of Aviation Electronics Ltd. Mr. Patrick was very optimistic about the landslide of inevitable electronic devices, which would make life much easier. His attitude is overly optimistic but…
Tags: Electronics, Future, Interview, technology
Manitoba Drivers have Written a Black Record
Winnipeg, Alberta
Safe Driving Week campaign. Targeting dangerous driving and traffic accidents. Sensationalized. Actor portrayals in several images. Long, comprehensive
Safe Driving Week campaign. Targeting dangerous driving and traffic accidents. Sensationalized. Actor portrayals in several images. Long, comprehensive
Tags: Accidents, Driving, Motor Vehicles, Prevention, Public Campaigns
We have Forgotten Hungary's Refugees
Winnipeg, Alberta
Based around the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Over eight weeks, more than 800 refugees arrived in Winnipeg. Peter argues for an end to indifference to their issues. He wants free temporary accommodation for them. Article is…
Based around the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Over eight weeks, more than 800 refugees arrived in Winnipeg. Peter argues for an end to indifference to their issues. He wants free temporary accommodation for them. Article is…
Streets Are Chaotic on Top But Well Organized Below
Winnipeg, Alberta
Discusses Winnipeg road and underground infrastructure repairs. He seems to humanize the workers and work process. Underground Structures Committee: Jack Stitt, Superintendent.
Discusses Winnipeg road and underground infrastructure repairs. He seems to humanize the workers and work process. Underground Structures Committee: Jack Stitt, Superintendent.
Tags: Construction, Infrastructure, Winnipeg, Workers
Their Friendship Survived: A Polish couple and the Jewish family they hid during World War II renew old memories
The story of a Polish-Jewish family whom a Polish-Christian family hid for several years during World War II. The story outlines their journey from Warsaw to their later settlement in Montreal. The cause to tell this story was the reunion of the two…
Tags: Christian, Holocaust survivors, Jewish, Montreal, Poland, Refugees, Warsaw, World War 2
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