History’s dark shadows across Canadian shores
The columnist revisits pre contact alliances and brutal conflicts among First Nations and settlers, recounts Champlain and Halifax’s violent past, War of 1812 clashes, Red River 1869 to 1885 strife, and the toll of disease and residential schools, urging removal of violence in governance. The note ends with personal view disclaimer.
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Canada
John Houston
Houston
North
Champlain
Quebec
Tom
Halifax
United States
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
U.S
United States of America
North-West
Hudson’s Bay Company
Red River
Winnipeg
Riel
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Johnson 100 meter win marked fastest time then scandal
In 1988 Ben Johnson won the 100 m in 9.79 seconds becoming the fastest man, but three days later a urine test showed stanozol, a banned steroid, leading to disqualification and revocation of medals and records. The piece notes PED use in sports and moral reflections on cheating and accountability.
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Ben Johnson
Johnson
Commission of Inquiry
United States
Solomon
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