1 Sussex Drive

Author : Gabrielle D'Emilio-Lappa
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781039104464

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1 Sussex Drive by Gabrielle D'Emilio-Lappa Pdf

Rideau Hall, the official Residence of Canada’s Governors General, has been host to some of the greatest leaders and dignitaries in history. Members of royal families, world leaders and heads of state have stayed there and have experienced, firsthand, the warmth and hospitality so often associated with Canadians. For those chosen to serve as Governors General, as well as for their families, Rideau Hall becomes their home for five years, and sometimes longer. To the outsider, a visit to Rideau Hall as an invited guest is like watching a theatre performance, with the supporting cast and crew somewhere in the background but always where they are supposed to be. This book provides first-person narratives and real accounts of memorable moments by those who worked with quiet dignity behind the scenes, and often for the greatest part of their working lives, to make Rideau Hall a home.

Author : Linda Svendsen
Publisher : Random House Canada
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307362353

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Sussex Drive by Linda Svendsen Pdf

A startingly funny and deeply satisfying satirical novel that makes the Canadian political scene accessible from the female perspective, behind the scenes at the top of the hill. Torn from the headlines, Sussex Drive is a rollicking, cheeky, alternate history of big-ticket political items in Canada told from the perspectives of Becky Leggatt (the sublimely capable and manipulative wife of a hard-right Conservative prime minister) and just a wink away at Rideau Hall, Lise Lavoie (the wildly exotic and unlikely immigrant Governor General)—two wives and mothers living their private lives in public. Set in recent history, when the biggest House on their turf is shuttered not once, not twice, but three times, Becky and Lise engage in a fight to the death in a battle that involves Canada’s relationship to the United States, Afghanistan and Africa. The rest of the time, the women are driving their kids. From Linda Svendsen’s sharp and wicked imagination comes a distaff Ottawa like no other ever created by a Canadian writer, of women manoeuvring in a political world gone more than a little mad, hosting world leaders, dealing with the challenges of minority government, and worrying about teen pregnancies and their own marriages. As they juggle these competing interests, Becky and Lise are forced to question what they thought were their politics, and make difficult choices about their families and their futures—federal and otherwise.

Author : Auguste Vachon,Claire Boudreau,Daniel Cogné
Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1998-07-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780776616001

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Genealogica & Heraldica by Auguste Vachon,Claire Boudreau,Daniel Cogné Pdf

Proceedings of the 22nd International Congress of Genealogical and Heraldic Sciences in Ottawa from August 18 to 23, 1996. -- Actes du 22e congrès international des sciences généalogique et héraldique à Ottawa du 18 au 23 août 1996.

Author : CQ Press,
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 1936 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781452299372

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Worldwide Government Directory with Intergovernmental Organizations 2013 by CQ Press, Pdf

Published for more than 24 years, there is no substitute for the Worldwide Government Directory, which allows users to identify and reach 32,000 elected and appointed officials in 201 countries, plus the European Union. Extensive coverage that includes over 1,800 pages of executive, legislative and political branches; heads of state, ministers, deputies, secretaries and spokespersons as well as state agencies, diplomats and senior level defense officials. It also covers the leadership of more than 100 international organizations. World Government contact information that includes phone numbers and email. Listings include: Name, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, email and web addresses Titles Hierarchical arrangements defining state structures

Author : Mary Ellen Perkins
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1989-06-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781459713857

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Discover Your Heritage by Mary Ellen Perkins Pdf

Since 1956 when Ontario’s historical plaquing program was begun, more than 1,000 markers have been erected throughout the province. The range of subjects commemorated is astonishing – from mining rushes in northern Ontario to the invention of the socket-head screw ... from Harold Innis to Stephen Leacock ... from the typhus epidemic of 1847 to the discovery of insulin. Popular culture is also well represented: "Beautiful Joe" commemorates an internationally successful novel about a dog; "When You and I Were Young, Maggie" celebrates a famous romantic ballad; "Jumbo" marks the spot where a beloved circus elephant died. The history of Ontario, like its geography and its people, is vast and varied. Whenever you drive the highways, hike the countryside, or stroll through your own neighbourhood, this book can be a guide. There is much to discover.

Author : Jim McDonald,Olga McDonald
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2003-04-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781459720862

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Get Up and Go by Jim McDonald,Olga McDonald Pdf

There are many books directed at those who are retired or about to retire, and most of them focus on financial matters, food and nutrition, or the best place to settle down. Most fitness books are written for the serious fitness enthusiast, not your average Canadian annuitant. This is a book with a different goal. Get Up and Go motivates those 50 and over to become more physically fit and mentally active. Why? So they can live longer, stay healthy, feel good, and enjoy life. And best of all, the authors are speaking from first-hand experience: if it's in the book, it's a reflection of their own personal lifestyle. Whether the reader's main interest is fitness, genealogy, volunteering, crafts, the computer, or the learning journey, every chapter is packed with reliable information and interesting tips to help make the most of life.

Author : Justin Trudeau
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781443433396

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Common Ground by Justin Trudeau Pdf

The national bestseller Justin Trudeau has spent his life in the public eye. From the moment he was born, the first son of an iconic prime minister and his young wife, Canadians have witnessed the highs and the lows, sharing in his successes and mourning with him during tragic times. But few beyond Justin’s closest circle have heard his side of his unique journey. Now, in Common Ground, Justin Trudeau reveals how the events of his life have influenced him and formed the ideals that drive him today. He explores, with candour and empathy, the difficulties of his parents’ marriage and the effect it had on a small boy and the close relationship with a father whose exacting standards were second only to his love for his sons. He explores his political coming of age during the tumultuous years of the Charlottetown Accord and the Quebec Referendum, and reflects on his time as a teacher, which was interrupted by the devastating losses of his brother and father. We hear how a connection was forged with a beautiful young woman, Sophie Gregoire, who had known the Trudeaus in earlier days. Through it all, we come to understand how Justin found his own voice as a young man and began to solidify his understanding of Canada’s strengths and potential as a nation. We hear what drew Justin toward politics and what led to his decision to run for office. Through Justin’s eyes, we see what it was like in those first days of seeking the Liberal nomination for Papineau, when it was just he and Sophie and a clipboard in a grocery store parking lot, and how hard work and determination won him not only the nomination but two hard-fought elections. We learn of his reaction to the considerable Liberal defeat in 2011 and how it clarified his belief that the Liberal Party had lost touch with Canadians—and how that summer he was far from considering a run for the Liberal leadership but contemplating whether to leave politics altogether. And we learn why, in the end, he decided to help rejuvenate the Liberal Party and to run for the leadership and for prime minister. But mostly, Justin shares with readers his belief that Canada is a country made strong by its diversity, not in spite of it, and how our greatest potential lies in finding what unites us, in building on a sense of shared purpose—our common hopes and dreams—and in coming together on common ground.

Author : Don Chow,Jennifer Lim
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781625849915

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Ottawa Food by Don Chow,Jennifer Lim Pdf

An illuminating examination of the history of food in Ottawa and the National Capital Region -- an area with a culinary culture that has developed significantly in the last two decades. During the past 20 years the food scene in Ottawa has changed from a landscape of pub grub-driven dining to a vibrant environment for trendy eateries and forward-thinking chefs. The once bland and mundane culinary culture has been transformed, and the result is an array of destination restaurants and purveyors of high-quality food and drink products. Many of these new and successful players leverage the nearby farms -- nearly 2,000 in total -- and artisan food makers that can provide a huge range of ingredients and possibilities.

Author : Victoria Brooks
Publisher : GreatestEscapes.com Publishing
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0968613705

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Literary Trips by Victoria Brooks Pdf

"Slices of on-the-road literary history and detail-rich travel romps with famous writers." Sheila F. Buckmaster, senior editor, National Geographic Traveler

Author : Gregory W. McClinchey
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781475940244

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Jack of All Trades and Master of None by Gregory W. McClinchey Pdf

ROBERT D. McCLINCHEY looks back at a long and fruitful life in this memoir, beginning with his birth on the family farm in 1926. Growing up in East Wawanosh Township in Ontario, he found plenty of adventure often getting into mischief with his six siblings. The family worked together, struggled together and had fun together. From an early age, one of the keys to Robert's life was music, which the family enjoyed playing together. Whenever he played the fiddle, he was at peace with himself and others. It also led him to his late wife of 58 years, Frances. In 1950, the two were married. In this candid look back at his long life, Robert remembers his varied careers, including fisherman, pool hustler, machinist, mechanic, ice-road trucker, gasoline station attendant, road-builder, snowplow operator, bus driver, farmer and syrup maker. More importantly, he explores what it means to be a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather while being a Jack of All Trades and Master of None.

Author : Christopher McCreery, MVO
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781487500948

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Order of Canada, Second Edition by Christopher McCreery, MVO Pdf

The second edition of The Order of Canada continues the celebration of the order. Christopher McCreery sheds new light on the development of Canadian honours in the early 1930s, the imposed prohibition on honours from 1946 to 1967, and new details on those who have been removed or resigned from the Order.

Author : Christopher McCreery
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008-07-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781459721029

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The Beginner's Guide to Canadian Honours by Christopher McCreery Pdf

For more than 40 years Canadian orders, decorations, and medals have been used to recognize exemplary citizens for their outstanding contributions to our country and to the world. Although Canada is a relatively young country, we are fortunate to have one of the most comprehensive honours systems in the world. With the Order of Canada at its centre, the Canadian honours system includes the Victoria Cross, Star of Courage, Order of St. John, General Campaign Star, Canadian Forces Decoration, and a wide variety of other awards. From the honours of New France to the many British medals awarded to Canadians prior to 1967, the various elements of the modern Canadian honours system are explained. This short book, rich with illustrations and photos, provides an easy-to-understand overview of Canadian honours, who has received them, and how they are bestowed. The book also includes a wearing guide.

Author : Michael J. Villeneuve
Publisher : Canadian Scholars’ Press
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781551309705

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Public Policy and Canadian Nursing by Michael J. Villeneuve Pdf

Public Policy and Canadian Nursing: Lessons from the Field is the first text to explore the structure, governance, financing, and outcomes of Canadian health systems through a nursing lens. Drawing from his years of experience as a nursing leader in Canada, Michael J. Villeneuve looks to the impending system challenges for which policy interventions by nurses would make a valuable difference to Canadians. Intended to bolster the policy leadership competency of nurses, this volume is divided into three modules that guide nurses from the basics of Canadian governance to the history and evolution of health care in Canada and the tools and strategies needed to tackle public policy work. The author introduces readers to essential topics in health policy, including system financing and costs, Canadian population health status, and performance outcomes. Citing examples of nursing action and interventions throughout, this groundbreaking text offers practical tools and strategies to support Canadian nurses taking on policy development and highlights the vital role of the nursing profession in health system transformation. Reader-friendly and highly accessible, it features brief profiles of influential public policy leaders in nursing and other disciplines, discussion questions appropriate for undergraduate and graduate nursing students, and additional policy resources.

Author : Scott Kennedy
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781459737594

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200 Years at St. John's York Mills by Scott Kennedy Pdf

St. John’s Church at York Mills was built in 1816 on land that had been donated by pioneer settlers: a little log building that was the first parish church in the City of Toronto. The brick church that stands there today, completed in 1844 and enlarged over the years, stands as a welcoming place of worship and repository of Canadian history.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 952 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Airplanes
ISBN : UOM:39015023915831

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United States Civil Aircraft Register by Anonim Pdf