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The Newspaperman as Author
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…
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…
Snapshots: Peter Desbarats
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…
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…
At St. George's School
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.”
A Must Tonight - the CBC Look at Separatism
Montreal, Quebec
A positive review of Desbarats’ CBC documentary entitled “Separatism- A Decade in Perspective.” It is described as being the first true, rather unbiased, look at Quebec separatism. It includes rare footage of the controversial…
A positive review of Desbarats’ CBC documentary entitled “Separatism- A Decade in Perspective.” It is described as being the first true, rather unbiased, look at Quebec separatism. It includes rare footage of the controversial…
Peter Desbarats - He's Been 'Discovered' Again: Montreal's Top TV Journalist Off to Greener Fields
Montreal, Quebec
Details on Peter’s departure from The Gazette to work for the Toronto Star as an “Ottawa based, nationally syndicated political columnist.” He was very determined to develop a high-quality, widely read column. The article gives…
Details on Peter’s departure from The Gazette to work for the Toronto Star as an “Ottawa based, nationally syndicated political columnist.” He was very determined to develop a high-quality, widely read column. The article gives…
Anniversary of a Crisis
Montreal, Quebec
A positive review on Desbarats' documentary on the Cross Kidnapping during the October Crisis. Descriptions on key elements of the programme are highlighted within the article - with MacDonald noting the effectiveness of…
A positive review on Desbarats' documentary on the Cross Kidnapping during the October Crisis. Descriptions on key elements of the programme are highlighted within the article - with MacDonald noting the effectiveness of…
Innovative Shows Stud Global's Lineup
Montreal, Quebec
A general overview of Global TV's new 1971 programme lineup for the year. The article primarily focuses on the broadcasting made by Al Bruner regarding network availability, before going into making brief descriptions on the more…
A general overview of Global TV's new 1971 programme lineup for the year. The article primarily focuses on the broadcasting made by Al Bruner regarding network availability, before going into making brief descriptions on the more…
Global TV's News has Honey Touch
Montreal, Quebec
A somewhat mixed review on the Global TV's nightly newscast programme. Irwin makes note of the somewhat jitteriness of the programme's structure, whilst also discussing the contrasting presenting styles of Trueman and Desbarats…
A somewhat mixed review on the Global TV's nightly newscast programme. Irwin makes note of the somewhat jitteriness of the programme's structure, whilst also discussing the contrasting presenting styles of Trueman and Desbarats…
Desbarats' Biography Probes Paradoxes of Levesque
Montreal, Quebec
Richmond's interview with Peter Desbarats, following the release of Desbarats's book "Rene: A Canadian". Discussions on Rene Levesque's reactions to the biography, as well as Desbarats's own interviews with the contributors of his…
Richmond's interview with Peter Desbarats, following the release of Desbarats's book "Rene: A Canadian". Discussions on Rene Levesque's reactions to the biography, as well as Desbarats's own interviews with the contributors of his…
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7 Wonders
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Playing time: 30 minutes
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Description: Lead one of the seven great cities of the Ancient world. Exploit the natural…