Why would the famous Sherlock Holmes author and spiritualist, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle visit the Lakehead, let alone stay long enough to conduct a séance? Doyle visited the Twin Cities on two separate occasions; the first time in 1914 that appeared to just be part of his travels through Canada, however he did buy property…
A Brief History of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada | TBPL Research Blog
Content Warning: This post discusses the Residential School System in Canada. If you are a Survivor and need support, a national crisis line (the Residential School Survivor Support Line) is available 24 hours a day at 1-866-925-4419. In 2006, the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement between the government of Canada, The Assembly of First Nations…
The Enduring Legacy of Terry Fox | TBPL Research Blog
On April 12, 1980, a 21-year-old man with one healthy leg and a dream to raise awareness for cancer research set out from St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, on a continent-crossing marathon. Terry Fox would never complete his Marathon of Hope, but his legacy has inspired countless Canadians in their fight against cancer. The…
Intercity Shopping Centre: A History | TBPL Research Blog
Once, there were two sister cities situated along the expanse of Lake Superior. The land adjoining the boundary between the twin cities was referred to as Inter-city. When these cities, the municipalities of Port Arthur and Fort William, amalgamated into the City of Thunder Bay, the Inter-city area changed from the divider of two entities…
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