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Peter Desbarats reads two of his children’s books to young students at St. George’s school, titled “The Cornflake Conspiracy” and “Gabrielle and Selina.”

Toronto, Ontario

An expository piece on Peter. Portrayed as a dynamic, highly skilled risk-taker, the controversial nature of his CBC-TV news program Seven on Six is highlighted by the author, as well as discussions on the program's inclusion of…

Montreal, Quebec

An advertisement for the Montreal Star, showcasing Peter Desbarats his compelling and versatile work. This include discussions on his articles ”A Minority Report” and “The New Confederation". Additionally, his authoring of “The…

Brief biographical summary which includes mention of Desbarats' literary works, and discussions on his television career.

London, Ontario

A negative review on Desbarats's polemic book "Canada Lost, Canada Found". Sheppard describes Desbarats's work as taking a rather cold and bitter analystical mindset whilst probing at the collective conscientiousness of Canadians at first, before…

Montreal, Quebec

Gason's favourable review on Peter Desbarats book “The State of Quebec: A Journalist’s View of the Quiet Revolution.” Gascon views the work as intelligent and “well documented”, as well as noting that Desbarats understanding of…

Discussion regarding the merging of Winnipeg district municipalities into a single administration, and the benefits/consequences of such a merge.

Montreal, Quebec

Discussion on the financial issues surrounding the '72 national elections, particularly focusing on the economic disparity found within British Colombia's upper and lower classes.

Exhibit review and interview with artist Colin Hawort's one man show, at the Agnes Lefort Gallery in 1961.