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This article from Kayak: Canada's History Magazine for Kids explores the history of elections in Canada, highlighting the tumultuous and often corrupt nature of early elections. It describes instances of name-calling, bribery, and violence during elections in the 19th century. The article also mentions the introduction of secret ballots in 1855 in New Brunswick, which aimed to make the voting process fairer. However, even after the implementation of secret ballots, pressures and bribes continued to influence voters. It wasn't until 1920, with the passage of the Dominion Elections Act, that significant changes were made to improve the electoral process in Canada. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the introduction of electricity to farms in Manitoba, Canada, in the mid-20th century. Prior to the Farm Electrification Program, few farms had access to electricity, which was seen as beneficial for crops and livestock. The program, which started in 1945, provided special courses at the Agricultural and Homemaking School in Brandon for young farm women and men to learn about electricity and its applications in farming. By the end of the program in 1954, three out of four Manitoba farms had electricity, making it the province with the highest electrification rate in Western Canada. [Extracted from the article]

AND DON'T FORGET THE BIG GRANDSTAND SHOW TONIGHT WITH THE JAMES PARKER BAND! THEY GET TWO CHANCES TO DRAG THE WEIGHT OVER THE LINE. ILLUSTRATED BY ALEX DIOCHON WRITTEN BY NANCY PAYNE SCUGOG FALL FAIR, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER, 1971 THE SCUGOG CENTRAL EXHIBITION HAS BEEN AROUND FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY!. [Extracted from the article]

The man who started the whole giant pumpkin thing!" Mr. Dill half nodded, half shrugged as he winked at Cara. The Dill farm is a popular tourist site, welcoming thousands of visitors every year to check out the pumpkin patch and buy seeds for smaller pumpkins to use for pies or making jack-o'-lanterns, as well as gourds, watermelon and squash. It weighed 166 kg or 365 pounds.) Also in 1979, Dill patented Dill's Atlantic Giant pumpkin seeds, registering his creation with the government. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers travel tips for New Brunswick which offers recommendations for restaurants; Fundy Highlands Motel and Chalets and sea caves.

"East Side Story: Growing Up at the PNE" is a memoir written by Nick Marino about his experiences working at Vancouver's Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) during the 1980s. Marino, a teacher and comedian with deep roots in Vancouver, shares stories that are both humorous and poignant. The book explores themes such as family, loss, teenage misadventures, and the impact of major events like Expo 86 on the city. Marino also addresses the PNE's problematic history, including its continuation during the internment of Canadians of Japanese descent in 1942. The memoir is enhanced by black-and-white photos that bring the narrative to life. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on mysterious origins and enduring popularity of Crokinole, Canada's favourite parlour game. It mentions Crokinole belongs to a larger category of games in which players shoot pieces across a horizontal board in order to score points. It also mentions gamers have traditionally played pichenotte, a word that can describe different games but usually refers to something almost identical to carrom and generally accepted origin of the name crokinole is another anglicism.

The article in "Kayak: Canada's History Magazine for Kids" explores the history of snow technology in Canada, highlighting how people have used creative methods to travel and have fun in snowy conditions. From traditional tools like snowshoes and toboggans to innovative inventions like igloos and snowmobiles, technology has played a significant role in shaping winter activities. The piece emphasizes the diverse ways in which individuals have utilized their knowledge to adapt to snowy environments, showcasing the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Canadian communities throughout history. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers travel trips for Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec which features recommendation of bust of artist William Brymner; and facility of four nuns of the Petites Franciscaines de Marie.

Oooo - I'd love to just - " Liam made a sorry-about-that face at his friend Oliver on the other side of the chess board. THE PAS, MANITOBA, 2012 Liam's mother wasn't making much sense. Liam glared at his dad, but Oliver burst out laughing. [Extracted from the article]

BUT THE ORGANIZATIONS THEY CREATED HAVE MADE UFE BETTER FOB THOUSANDS OF CANADIANS WITH DISABILITIES; THE CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND (CNIB), THE CANADIAN PARAPLEGIC ASSOCIATION (NOW SPINAL CORD INJURY CANADA) AND THE AMPUTATIONS ASSOCIATION OF THE SREAT WAR

The article discusses how saplings are bent and covered in bark to create the adaptable Anishinaahe dwellings at Ontario's Kawartha Lakes. It mentions Lang Pioneer Village is a rarity among Ontario's living his- tory museums in that it has forged relationships with local Indigenous communities and provided space for them to tell their own stories, even when that means upending the whole concept of the pioneer.

The author argues that domestic cats should be kept indoors. Their nature is to hunt and they have been responsible for the extinction of some species of birds. They also kill mice and other small animals that raptors and some carnivores depend upon to survive.

The article describes the archaeological site beneath the Dufferin Terrace in Quebec City, Quebec. Evolving from a First Nations meeting place where chiefs welcomed European newcomers to a seat of power, the site features display cases showing artifacts that help to tell the story of the site's four forts and two châteaux. The site's architectural and historical features are said to be easy to observe at an unhurried pace.