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      Strangers at Our Gates: Canadian Immigration and Immigration Policy, 1540-2006

      Valerie Knowles

      Paying special attention to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act of 2001, this work contains material on immigration to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, sections on the evacuee children of the…

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      From Telegrapher to Titan: The Life of William C. Van Horne

      Valerie Knowles

      The life and times of a Canadian railroad giant

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      Strangers at Our Gates: Canadian Immigration and Immigration Policy, 1540-2015

      Valerie Knowles

      An exploration of how immigration has shaped Canadian identity, and how modern debates are reshaping our national character. In this history of immigration to Canada, Valerie Knowles explores the kinds…

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      First Person: A Biography of Cairine Wilson Canada’s First Woman Senator

      Valerie Knowles

      Cairine Wilson, Canada’s first woman Senator, was raised in one of Montreal’s most affluent and influential families in an atmosphere of strict Presbyterianism, tempered by rugged Scots liberalism. Her appointment…

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      William C. Van Horne: Railway Titan

      Valerie Knowles

      Born in Illinois in 1843, William C. Van Horne was lured to Canada in 1881 to become the general manager of the fledgling Canadian Pacific Railway. He went on to…

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      Voices from Behind the Scenes

      Valerie Knowles Combie

      In Voices From Behind the Scenes, teachers have described some of their experiences in the classroom while modeling their creativity through poetry and prose. We hope that these examples of…

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      The Hovensa Chronicles

      Valerie Knowles Combie

      The Hovensa Chronicles attempts to document the impact of the closing of the oil refinery on the United States Virgin Islands, primarily St. Croix.

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      Lots of Laughter

      Valerie Knowles Combie

      Lots of Laughter: Praise for the Good Old Days is a reflection of the Antigua culture and customs that enveloped Valerie Knowles Combie as she grew up in the small…

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      Memories - Recuerdos

      Valerie Knowles Combie

      Valerie Knowles Combie paints poetic word pictures of the beautiful Caribbean islands of Antigua and St. Croix. The poems are sectioned into two parts. The first captures the relaxed pace…

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