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What Does It Mean to Be Canadian?

NEEPAWA, Man. — What does it mean to be Canadian? As the country celebrates its 150th birthday, many people, myself included, are asking this question. I was born in this country, as were my parents, you would think I would know what it means to be Canadian, but I don’t.

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Canada 150: The Evolution of Multiculturalism

Canada's identity has been shaped by its people, from its original Indigenous inhabitants, to its earliest settlers, to the immigrants who have arrived from all over the planet — now representing more than 250 ethnic origins, from Afghan to Zulu — to build a new life...

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What’s Open and Closed on Canada Day in Winnipeg

As Canada parties hard to ring in its 150th birthday on July 1, some changes to operating hours are in effect this long weekend in Winnipeg. Looking for something fun to do? We’ve rounded up a list of events happening across the city and province.

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