“In his seminal 2005 survey of left Canadian history, Rebels, Reds, Radicals, Ian McKay further developed a new theoretical framework for understanding radical, left, and liberal politics in the country. McKay’s book drew from prior work, most notably his influential essay, “The Liberal Order Framework: A Prospectus for a Reconnaissance of Canadian History.” McKay, a current Professor of History at McMaster University and the chair of the L.R. Wilson Institute for Canadian History wears his influences on his sleeve…”
Read moreLosing Your Nerve (Agents)
“In 1938, German chemist Gerhard Schrader was attempting to make pesticides that were more effective. Instead, he accidentally discovered one of the most dangerous weapons of war ever produced: the nerve agent, sarin (Amarasingam, 2017). In the years that followed, German and British governments discovered analogues to the original chemical, and governments began producing stockpiles of such weapons. Since then, nerve agents have been used in terrorist attacks and assassination attempts (Stone, 2020).”
Read moreRediscovering New Brunswick: A Story of W.F. Ganong
Given his contributions to New Brunswick, It is difficult to describe W.F Ganong as anything short of a polymath. His work in botany- authoring four widely printed textbooks on the matter, his renowned work as an incisive cartographer (hand drafted maps), his publishing’s on settlement and exploration of the Atlantic coastline and even the remarkable exploits of his son, a pioneering physician in neuroendocrinology, collectively testify to his stature.
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