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The deadly hotel bombing that Margaret Thatcher survived in 1984
On Oct. 12, 1984, a bomb went off to deadly effect at a hotel in Brighton, England, where members of Britain's Conservative Party were gathered for a party conference.
Archives October 12
Queeries
Mr. Dressup's gender-neutral puppet Casey showed kids they could be whoever they wanted
New documentary Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe makes it clear how ahead of its time the children's show was on gender representation.
Arts October 11
MuchMusic's expansive physical videotape archive is finally going digital
Everything from sit-downs with Canadian and international musicians to special event broadcasts will find a more permanent home safe from the gradual deterioration of tape.
Music October 10
The end of the long dash: CBC stops broadcasting official time signal
After more than 80 years on the airwaves, CBC has announced it will no longer broadcast the National Research Council's time signal.
News Canada Ottawa October 10
From 1997: Who will lead the 'megacity' of Toronto?
Archives October 10
Audio
A ship that sank on Lake Huron 128 years ago is found nearly intact off Ontario's Bruce Peninsula
News Canada London October 11

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Mr. Dressup documentary aims to showcase a legacy of kindness

News Entertainment October 9

Cemetery that tells of Halifax's naval history hides in plain sight

News Canada Nova Scotia October 9

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Canada's Sports Hall of Fame collection now housed at Canadian Museum of History

News Canada Ottawa October 8

When Pierre Trudeau wanted the Liberals to stick to the middle

Archives October 6

What is Banff going to do about all those elk? (The 1990 edition)

Archives October 5

Books on religion, data and race shortlisted for $102K historical writing prize

Books October 4

Long-necked marine reptile from 80 million years ago could become B.C.'s fossil emblem

News Canada British Columbia October 5

When will Canada have an election this fall? (The 2000 edition)

Archives October 4

Joni Mitchell releases 1972 song featuring Neil Young ahead of album release

News Entertainment October 4

Late U of T prof helped thousands of underrepresented students go to university

News Canada Toronto October 4

'One of the greatest logos of all time' gets a fresh coat of paint

Why it was hard to find Annapolis Valley apple pickers in 1986

Archives October 3

Flashback: The Stones keep rolling

Archives September 27

When Manitoba introduced a pay equity program for its civil service

Archives September 29

Cut to the Feeling

The enduring power of the perfect mix

Arts September 28

The year the Blue Jays went 0-7 at the worst possible time

Archives September 28

How Canadians reacted when Pierre Trudeau died in 2000

Archives September 28

Indigenous communities lead efforts to trace the history of residential schools

News Canada Edmonton September 27

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