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Lookout : love, solitude and searching for wildfire in the boreal forest / by Moyles, Trina,author.;
"A powerful and intimate memoir about a young woman's grueling, revelatory summers working alone in a remote lookout tower and her riveting eyewitness account of the increasingly unpredictable nature of wildfire in the Canadian north. While growing up in Peace River, Alberta, Trina Moyles heard many stories of fire tower lookouts--strange, eccentric types who spent whole summers alone in 100-foot high towers, watching for signs of fire in the surrounding Boreal forest. How could you isolate yourself for that long? she wondered. Craving adventure and connection, she pursued humanitarian work abroad, and ultimately found herself in Uganda, immersed in a vibrant community with a deep sense of belonging--and in love with Akello, a warm, handsome Lugbara man. After three years in Uganda, Trina returned to Peace River with a plan to make money to sponsor Akello's immigration. She applied for the well-paid tower position and was offered the job. But, back in a place where she'd never truly felt she belonged, she began to sink under the weight of their shared dreams and economic goals. Thus begins her first summer as one of a handful of scattered lookouts in the Boreal, with only a farm dog, Holly--labeled part-wolf by her former owners--to keep her company. Throughout two grueling summers and the winter in between, Trina grapples with her long-distance relationship, the death of her treasured grandfather, and a dawning awareness of the environmental crisis in the Boreal forest. In her days alone, she teeters on the edge of sanity while discovering a new kind of self-awareness and self-reliance that only solitude can deliver. As she searches for smoke, there is a bright beam of hope, a deep consciousness of the nature and wildlife around her, and a burgeoning sense of community among those dedicated to wildfire detection and combat. Lookout is a personal, riveting story of loss, transformation and belonging to oneself, layered with an eyewitness account of the increasingly precarious state of our northern forests."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biographies.; Moyles, Trina.; Fire lookout stations; Fire lookouts; Wildfires;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Soules family in Canada / by Warnica, William R.;
Subjects: Soules family;
© 1998., [n.p.],
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Canadian small business kit for dummies / by Kerr, Margaret Helen,1954-; Kurtz, JoAnn,1951-;
Subjects: Business planning; New business enterprises; Small business;
© c2011, 2019, J. Wiley & Sons Canada,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Canada's food island : a collection of stories and recipes from Prince Edward Island / by Hickox, Stuart,author.; Bryan, Jennifer,author.; Gallant, Tyler,author.; Harris, Stephen(Photographer),photographer.; McQuaid, Shannon,author.; Polinsky, Haley,author.;
"Prince Edward Islanders are famous for hosting family and friends in the kitchen. Canada's Food Island invites you to celebrate the Island's farm-to-table cooking and meet the farmers, fishers and artisans who make those delicious dishes possible. From preparing the perfect lobster roll in spring and galettes filled with sweet fresh-picked strawberries in summer to making savory potato pizza in fall and roast turkey with an oyster, bacon and wild mushroom stuffing in mid-winter, you're sure to find a favourite recipe to delight guests and satisfy your own cravings. Canada's Food Island combines nearly 100 inspired seasonal recipes with homegrown stories and beautiful photographs to capture the essence of the island's unique food culture--a blend of people, place and locally sourced fresh natural ingredients. You'll learn how mussels and oysters are sustainably raised and harvested, why Island beef is so flavourful and what makes wild blueberries so special. Whether you've spent time on Prince Edward Island or not, you'll want to visit these pages again and again to experience a taste of the Island in the comfort of your own kitchen. Royalties from sales of the book will go to PEI Food Banks with the mission to increase food security for Islanders by supporting Food Banks and the individuals who are in need of their support."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking; Cooking, Canadian; Cooking, Canadian; Local foods; Seasonal cooking;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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That's why I'm a journalist : top Canadian reporters tell their most unforgettable stories / by Bulgutch, Mark,author,interviewer.;
"In That's Why I'm a Journalist, veteran broadcaster Mark Bulgutch interviews 44 prominent Canadian journalists, who share their behind-the-scenes accounts of some of the most memorable stories of their careers. Although many of the contributors' stories are related to their roles in the most high-profile events of the 20th and 21st centuries, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to 9/11, here too are reflections on quieter and more intimate moments that had a deep personal impact. Contributors include Peter Mansbridge, Adrienne Arsenault, Terence McKenna and Wendy Mesley."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Journalists; Television broadcasting of news;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Trade routes / by Nault, Jennifer;
Examines the history of Canada's fur traders, their interaction with Aboriginal peoples, and the development of the Hudson's Bay Company.
Subjects: Fur trade; Fur traders;
© 2006., Weigl,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Weather permitting : twenty-five years of ice storms, hurricanes, wildfires, and extreme climate change in Canada / by St. Clair, Chris,author.;
"For more than twenty-five years, Chris St. Clair was on the frontline of Canada's biggest weather events as a popular presenter on The Weather Network. For the first time, he shares his never-before-told stories covering the country's most awe-inspiring weather events. From the flooding of the Red River in Winnipeg to the ice storm in Montreal, the hurricanes in Newfoundland, the devastating wildfires in Fort McMurray, the hailstorm in Calgary, and the heat dome and crippling floods in British Columbia, St. Clair recalls these extreme weather events and relays their impact on communities across the country. He also follows Canadian snowbirds south to Florida and recounts their dramatic escape from record-breaking Hurricanes Matthew and Irma. A vivid personal narrative with accessible scientific explanations and meteorological analysis, Weather Permitting tells the story of how the weather has shaped the character and psyche of our nation, and is an homage to the strength and resilience of Canadian communities from coast to coast."--
Subjects: Personal narratives.; Climatic changes; Natural disasters; Severe storms;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Traffic ticket solutions / by Papa, Rene.;
Includes Internet addresses.LSC
Subjects: Traffic violations; Traffic courts; Traffic violations; Traffic courts;
© c2012., Rene Papa,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The natural history of Canadian mammals / by Naughton, Donna.; Geraghty, Paul.; Csotonyi, Julius,1973-; Carter, Brenda.; Beaulieu-Bouchard, Micheline.; McDonald, Alanillustrator.; Banfield, A. W. F.(Alexander William Francis),1918-1996.Mammals of Canada.; Canadian Museum of Nature.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 728-779) and index.LSC
Subjects: Mammals; Natural history;
© c2012., Canadian Museum of Nature and University of Toronto Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The fantastic flight of the Silver Dart / by Brand, Linda.; Gauvreau, Francois,1961-; Canada Aviation Museum.;
Subjects: Silver Dart (Airplane); Airplanes; Aeronautics;
© c2009., Canada Aviation Museum,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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