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Polanyi, John Charles
On the 8 December 1986, John Polanyi shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Polanyi came to Canada in 1952. His findings on infrared chemiluminescence had practical implications for the construction a powerful "chemical" laser. Polanyi is active in the peace and disarmament movements and is a Companion of the Order of Canada.
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Screen Legend
Glenn Ford
Glenn Ford (b Gwyllyn Ford at Québec 1916): Versatile actor Glenn Ford sizzled on screen with Rita Hayworth in Gilda. He was particularly effective in dramatic roles but adept at comedy too.
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The elections of 1957 and 1958
Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent did not have to call an election for 10 June 1957. His government had not been toppled by a vote of non-confidence, and there was still more than a year remaining in his existing term. But after twenty-two ...
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Champlain in Acadia
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Peace and Conflict
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