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June-July 2025
June-July 2025
Features
Friend or Foe?
The history of American annexation threats — and Canadian resistance — dates back centuries. by Madelaine Drohan
Equal under the Law
Court cases by common-law gay couples opened the path to same-sex marriage. by Christopher Guly
Measuring Change
It’s been 50 years since we switched to Celsius as part of Canada’s tricky move to metric. by Jamie Bradburn
Eh? to Zed Trivia
Have you got Canadian facts at your fingertips? Test your historical knowledge with our Canada Day quiz! by Nancy Payne
On the Cover
Illustrator Sébastien Thibault from Matane, Que., created this image representing America’s perennial ambitions to annex Canada.
Departments
EDITOR’s Note
We see thee rise.
The Packet
Honouring a fallen hero. Historical comfort. McGee’s words of wisdom. Jazzed about Peterson. Roadside rescue.
Currents
Sleeping beauty. History maker: Jennie Trout. Signpost: Forget, Saskatchewan. Hoping for a spike in interest. Fame, fortune and fresh air. Little pie from the prairies. Made in Canada: Instant replay.
Trading Post
Heavy metal canisters were used to safely store gunpowder in ships’ magazines.
Destinations
An Ontario region celebrates two centuries of Celtic settlement. At the museums: Showcasing the groundbreaking work of the Indigenous Seven.
Books
Tenuous refuge. Punk rocker patriot. Hard-working woman. Paul Kane’s oeuvre. Miners’ misery. Soaring histories. More books: The birth of television, forgotten athletes, heroes turned villains, West Coast stories, industrialized Cape Breton, and a sensational trial. Read them all
Summer Reading Guide
Our special advertising section features new books for Canadian readers.
Roots
How to make the most of online genealogy groups.
History Matters
The 2025 Nobleman Scholar is passionate about history and community engagement.
Album
War correspondents.
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