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Canada And Knighthoods

If you look at the early history of Canada’s prime ministers, one common thread is the fact that nearly all have Sir in front of their names. Some make sense, like Sir John A. MacDonald, the first prime minister. Alexander Mackenzie, the second...

Sir Frederick Banting

Bullets zip past as bombs rained down. A young doctor is pinned down along with stretcher bearers, and their destination seems as far away as the moon. They’re headed to an aid station to treat wounded men clinging to life. With that in mind, the...

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