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Environment Canada reports that the winter of 2009-2010 was the warmest and the driest on record in Canada, an average of 4 degrees celsius warmer than normal nationwide.

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Oka crisis began, a land dispute between a group of Mohawk people and the town of Oka Quebec - lasted 78 days and there was 2 fatalities

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Terry fox started a marathon of hope where he ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research which started in St.Johns, Newfoundland on April 12th, 1980.

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The use of the Fruit Machine. This was a pseudo-scientific device used by Canadian authorities to detect LGBT soldiers and civil servants. If they were "proven" to be LGBT that they lost their jobs and were thrown into poverty. This was a PURGE of a group of people from government because they were "fearful" of them sharing "national secrets".

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The Fruit Machine: Canada's Cold War gay purge

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Toronto was the fastest growing city on the continent. Families begin to move and spread into suburbs-- creating small town extensions to major cities.

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Rock and Roll!! Artists like The Four Lands, Dorothy Collins and the Rover Boys produce top hits and are played through the radio waves across Canada. Music is shifting-- the birth of rock and roll is here!

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First flight of the Avro Arrow. The  Avro Arrow was a supersonic interceptor jet. The project was cancelled a year later. The cancellation was controversial. Some believed it was too extravagant and could not compete while others aw it as a betrayal of Canada's aerospace industry.

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In 1958 Willie O'Ree became the first black NHL hockey player. Willie O’Ree is a person of national significance who stood up against systemic racism and began to break down the diversity barrier that many Canadians experienced in the world of hockey. In conclusion he was historically significant because he made it so NHL had more diversity.

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Opening of the Winnipeg Indian and Metis Friendship Centre- the first Friendship Centre in Canada. This was an important step in providing much needed social and economic services to the growing indigenous population in Winnipeg as well as a place to share culture and gather as a community. Today there are over 119 Friendship Centres across Canada.

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7 Step at The Indian & Metis Friendship Center

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Jacques Plante, goalie for the Montreal Canadians, becomes the first goalie to wear a mask regularly after a slapshot cut his face.

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In 2010, the first Apple Ipad was released. This led to more advanced versions as the years went on. 

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In 2010, the first Apple Ipad was released. This led to more advanced versions as the years went on. 

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Jan 1, 1960. The Quiet Revolution Begins.

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Jan 1, 1960. The Quiet Revolution Begins.

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The Quiet Revolution was a time of rapid change experienced in Québec during the 1960s. This vivid yet paradoxical description of the period was first used by an anonymous writer in The Globe and Mail.

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On september 30th, a fire broke out in Namimo, burning down a lot of buildings and leaving around 200 people homeless. The cause of the fire is unknown but many assume it was due to the hot temperatures that summer, starting a wildfire.

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Status Indians gain the right to vote.

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The Canadian Bill of Right passes through Parliament and is given royal assent.

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Cuban Missle Crisis.
During the cold war, the Soviet Union moved a lot of its balistic missiles to cuba to expand their targetable range to destroy all of the United States of America.
The destruction of the USA would put Canada in a very vulnerable position as most of our economy and military protection is based on the USA.

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Apr 22, 1963 Pearson Wins Canadian Election

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Apr 22, 1963 Pearson Wins Canadian Election

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Pearson began the slow task of rebuilding the party. In the 1962 general election, Pearson raised the party’s total to 100 seats.

Pearson took office on 22 April 1963.

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The Assasination of John F. Kennedy, 1963.

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The Assasination of John F. Kennedy, 1963.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the youngest US president, he served as the 35th president and was widely loved. However in 1963 he was shot in his car during a parade. This affected not only the US, but also canada as many entrances and exits to the US were blocked, so there was no trade or anything like that. Eventually Lee Harvey Oswald was found to have killed him, and was shot dead by a nightclub owner, Jack Ruby on live television.

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in 1965 Canada officially adopted the red and white with maple leaf as their flag.

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There was a drill that was used in schools for many years known as the bomb drill, or "Duck and Cover". It was a simple drill that was basically used if the area was bombed, many children were taught this.

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Canada's prime minister at the time angers america with a anti-Vietnam war speech.

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Microsoft released "Word" which took off and became the #1 writing software.

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GST goods and services tax in put in place to replace the general tax to cost less money

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Reportedly financed by the al Qaeda terrorist organization of Saudi fugitive Osama bin Laden, they were allegedly acting in retaliation for America's support of Israel, its involvement in the Persian Gulf War and its continued military presence in the Middle East.
it took over eight months to clean up the mess.
its reported 2,996 people died during this event.

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Bertha wilson becomes the first woman in the supreme court of justice. This is nationally significant because she was the first ever woman partnered in a major canadian law firm, first woman appointed to the ontario court of appeal, and the first woman to be appointed to the supreme court of canada and she served for 8 years and was said to have integrity, courage, and have an open mind.

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black history month was established

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on July 1st it was Canada's 100th year anniversary

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Marc Garneau becomes the first canadian to enter space on the space shuttle challenger. This is nationally important becasue it was a big milestone for canada as a whole to have a canadian citizen in space for the first time and have that person to be able to operate and use all the advancements canada made to the international space station such as the Canada arm.

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The third time the Winter Olympics were held in Canada. The 26 overall medals won by Canada were a record for the country. The other 14 gold medals were the most ever won by won country. 

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The third time the Winter Olympics were held in Canada. The 26 overall medals won by Canada were a record for the country. The other 14 gold medals were the most ever won by won country. 

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Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau opened the first Arctic Winter Games in Yellowknife, NWT on March 10

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Kim Campbell become prime minister - first woman to become head of goverment for a country

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oh-Canada becomes the national anthem.

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1985-First black lieutenant-governor of ON

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1985-First black lieutenant-governor of ON

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Sep 20th, 1985 Lincoln Alexander become the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, the first Black person to hold a vice regal position in Canadian history.

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Michael Jackson was an American singer,  dancer, songwriter, and also a philanthropist. people called him the "king of pop" he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Jackson's death occurred on June 25, 2009 from a acute propofol intoxication

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Canada's first observation satellite was launched

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The October Crisis (French: Crise d'Octobre) refers to a chain of events that started in October 1970 when members of the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) kidnapped the provincial Labour Minister Pierre Laporte and British diplomat James Cross from his Montreal residence.

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Peirre Elliott Trudeau becomes prime minister and wins a majority federal election.

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last federal residential school was shut down

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1985-The worst airplane accident in Canadian history.

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1985-The worst airplane accident in Canadian history.

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On Dec 12th, 1985, the worst airplane accident in Canadian history occurred when Arrow Air Flight 1285 crashes on takeoff from Gander International Airport. 256 people were killed. To this day, it remains the deadliest air accident to ever occur in Canada.

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Caillou is released on teletoon

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The first triple organ transplant is preformed changing the medical field.

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plans to include holocaust memorial in the Canadian war museum are scrapped

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The Ontario government files a lawsuit in an American court to stop the dumping of Asian Carp into the Great Lakes, which is a fish that could damage the fishing industry

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the navy, air force, and infantry are all combined to make the Canadian forces.

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CN Tower was created in Toronto Ontario.

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homosexuality is now legal in Canada after being illegal for so many years.

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First Inuit to enter parliament. This is significant because the Inuit's voices and problem are heard. His name is Peter Ittinuar.

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Britney spears Baby one more time album was released selling 13 million copies

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 Downtown Toronto, G20 Summit riots and protests took place which was later deemed one of the biggest riots. Poverty and anti-capitalism riots were the cause. Originally these events taking place were peaceful but soon evolved into extreme and violent protests. Buildings, cars and shops were soon destroyed.   

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 Downtown Toronto, G20 Summit riots and protests took place which was later deemed one of the biggest riots. Poverty and anti-capitalism riots were the cause. Originally these events taking place were peaceful but soon evolved into extreme and violent protests. Buildings, cars and shops were soon destroyed.   

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Prime Minister Brian Mulroney officially apologizes to those Japanese Canadians that were placed in internment camps during World War II

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In late August 2005, one of the costliest hurricanes that went on for 8 days. With 1,392 fatalities and an estimate of $125 billion worth of damages Hurricane Katrina is marked as one of the hardest hit in U.S history. Canada came to their aid by sending ships, resources and supplies, sent over search parties to help look for any survivors, and lastly Canada also provided shelter in its country for evacuees.

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In 2010, Mayor Peter Kelly of Halifax, apologized for the destrution of Africvile and began buliding and opening sites to honour the city's memory.

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Matthew Come OC is a Canadian politician and activist of Cree descent. He was National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations from 2000 to 2003. Born near Mistissini, Quebec, Come was first educated at LaTuque Indian Residential School, in LaTuque, Quebec, part of the residential school system.

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In 2014, the first time parliament had been shot at had occurred. When Michael Zehaf-Bibeau fatally shot Corporal Nathan Cirillo, he then focused on entering inside to continue shooting at security.

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In 2014, the first time parliament had been shot at had occurred. When Michael Zehaf-Bibeau fatally shot Corporal Nathan Cirillo, he then focused on entering inside to continue shooting at security.

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Hurricane Beth hits Nova Scotia.

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On Mar 13th,1989 at 2:44 AM ET: A solar coronal mass ejection causes a blackout across all of Quebec, as it hits the Hydro-Québec power grid, affecting 6 million people for more than 9 hours

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cigarette advertising stops.

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The voting age lowered to 18 years old from its previous 21 years of age.

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James Russel invents the compact disc which was then sent to Canada.

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After years of appealing and fighting, same-sex marriage became legal in Canada on July 20th, 2005 with the enactment of the Civil Marriage Act. Canada became the fourth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage and the first country outside of Europe legally recognize same-sex marriage throughout its borders.

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seat belts become mandatory in Canada.

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the death penalty does not get reinstated in Canada.

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the first ipod was introduced on October 23, 2001, was the first MP3 player to pack a mind-blowing 1,000 songs and a 10-hour battery into a stunning 6.5-ounce package

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A bombing occurred on 12 October 2002 in the tourist district of Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali. The attack killed 202 people. A further 209 people were injured. The three, Imam Samudra, Amrozi bin Nurhasyim and his brother, Mukhlas, never expressed remorse, saying the bombings were meant to punish the U.S. and its Western allies for alleged atrocities in Afghanistan and elsewhere

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Ontario, as well as Quebec, are both affected by a 5.0 magnitude earthquake. Buildings undergo evacuations in Toronto and Ottawa. Most of Ontario and Quebec, parts of the northern United States, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Charleston, West Virginia and Halifax were touched. 

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Ontario, as well as Quebec, are both affected by a 5.0 magnitude earthquake. Buildings undergo evacuations in Toronto and Ottawa. Most of Ontario and Quebec, parts of the northern United States, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Charleston, West Virginia and Halifax were touched. 

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Going into the 2000s, Hip Hop and R&B music became major mainstream as shown on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 chart in 2004 with 15 of its top 25 artists being contemporary R&B. Artists such as Usher, Maroon 5, OutKast, Beyonce, and Jay-Z. This genre of music was most popular with teens.

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a total solar eclipse shocks America and Canada lasting only just above 1 minute.