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Ontario as heart of Canada and its immigrant mosaic
The article portrays Ontario as the core of Canada in economy and culture, noting its vast population and industry. It traces settlement from Upper Canada’s 1791 creation, highlights immigration from the United States and Europe, and describes Ontario’s mining dominance and diverse workforce in towns like Kirkland Lake and Sudbury, with nickel and other metals spotlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
Canada
Dominion
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Nipissing
Cochrane
Timiskaming
Sudbury
Algoma
Thunder Bay
Rainy River
Kenora
Great Britain
Upper Canada
Ottawa River
America
John Graves Simcoe
Niagara Village
United States
Scotland
England
Ireland
Toronto
New York
States
Babylon
Hamilton
Pittsburgh
Minneapolis
Europe
Orient
Bret Harte
Kirkland Lake
Legion
Teck- Hughes
Lake Shore
Kirkland
Wright-Hargreaves
Great International Nickel Company
Frood
Canadian Pacific Railway
Glasgow
James Riley
United States Navy
International
Mond Nickel
Thomas W.gibson