(Encyclopedia) Thompson, David, 1770–1857, Canadian geographer, fur trader, and explorer, b. London, England. In 1784 he came to Fort Churchill, Canada, as an apprentice of the Hudson's Bay Company,…
(Encyclopedia) Montmagny, town (1991 pop. 11,861), SE Que., Canada, on the St. Lawrence River. Manufactures include textiles, furniture, and household appliances.
Distributor:National Film Board of Canada Though beset by knotted hair, loving but absent parents, and homework eaten by a dog, a caterpillar, and eventually a giant squid, Dorothy Sue Ann triumphs…
model, TV personalityBorn: 12/5/1974 Birthplace: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Canadian-born supermodel, known for having the best walk in the business for her presence on fashion runways. Harlow briefly…
Born: Feb. 20, 1942Hockey C 1st NHL player to score 100 points in a season (126 in 1969); 6-time All-NHL 1st team with Boston (1969-74); 2-time MVP (1969,74); 5-time scoring champ; star of 1972…
War of 1812 British interference with American trade, impressment of American seamen, and “War Hawks” drive for western expansion lead to war. American attacks on Canada foiled; U.S. Commodore…
