Most Searched Titles

The LGBT Purge and the fight for equal rights in Canada

Setterington, Ken,


From the 1950s to 1980s, the Canadian government persecuted LGBTQ+ employees and tried to erase them from the military, the RCMP and the civil service under the guise that they were a "security risk", an event that became known as the LGBT Purge. Those who were suspected of being homosexual were put under government surveillance, interrogated and intimidated. They were fired from their jobs. Many quit to avoid being exposed. Some committed suicide as a result. In the 1980s, victims of the Purge fought back with a class-action suit against the government that helped shed light on the systemic discrimination that members of the LGBTQ+ community faced from the government and the rest of society. In 2017, the federal government issued a formal apology on behalf of the government and Canadian society for the treatment of members of the LGBTQ+ community. In this highly visual book, author Ken Setterington presents the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights using photographs, first-person accounts and excerpts from archival documents. Significant events in the struggle include the establishment of Pride parades, the Bathhouse Raids, the decriminalization of homosexuality, the passing of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the LGBT Purge and the legalization of same-sex marriage. While the government's formal acknowledgement of past injustices started Canada on a better path toward equality, there is still work to be done.
Date Published:2021

From the 1950s to 1980s, the Canadian government persecuted LGBTQ+ employees and tried to erase them from the military, the RCMP and the civil service under the guise that they were a "security risk", an event that became known as the LGBT Purge. Those who were suspected of being homosexual were put under government surveillance, interrogated and intimidated. They were fired from their jobs. Many quit to avoid being exposed. Some committed suicide as a result. In the 1980s, victims of the Purge fought back with a class-action suit against the government that helped shed light on the systemic discrimination that members of the LGBTQ+ community faced from the government and the rest of society. In 2017, the federal government issued a formal apology on behalf of the government and Canadian society for the treatment of members of the LGBTQ+ community. In this highly visual book, author Ken Setterington presents the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights using photographs, first-person accounts and excerpts from archival documents. Significant events in the struggle include the establishment of Pride parades, the Bathhouse Raids, the decriminalization of homosexuality, the passing of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the LGBT Purge and the legalization of same-sex marriage. While the government's formal acknowledgement of past injustices started Canada on a better path toward equality, there is still work to be done.

Date Published:2021

Salma the Syrian chef

Ramadan, Ahmad Danny.


All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn't know the recipe, or what to call the vegetables in English, or where to find the right spices! Luckily, the staff and other newcomers in her Welcome Home are happy to lend a hand and a sprinkle of sumac.
Date Published:2022

All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn't know the recipe, or what to call the vegetables in English, or where to find the right spices! Luckily, the staff and other newcomers in her Welcome Home are happy to lend a hand and a sprinkle of sumac.

Date Published:2022

A dangerous path

Hunter, Erin.


Tigerclaw is back and more dangerous than ever as the new leader of ShadowClan, but he is not the most terrifying enemy Fireheart must face as a new force sweeps through the woods.
Date Published:2015

Running on empty

Aker, Don, 1955-


When Ethan Palmer crashes his dad's car into their garage he is forced to use his savings to pay for the repairs. Wanting to make easy money in order to buy his dream car, Ethan turns to gambling with disastrous results.
Date Published:2012

Middle school, the worst years of my life

Patterson, James, 1947-


When Rafe Khatchadorian enters middle school, he teams up with his best friend, "Leo the Silent," to create a game to make school more fun by trying to break every rule in the school's code of conduct.
Date Published:2016

Women of Influence : Kamala Harris and Amanda Gorman. March 2021


From the Curio channel: News in Review. In January 2021, Kamala Harris became the highest-ranking woman in U.S. history when she was sworn in as the first female vice-president - and the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to hold the position. Born in California, Harris has ties to Canada having attended high school in Montreal. Another exciting voice heard at the U.S. presidential inauguration was a young woman who may well be changing the world with her powerful words. Amanda Gorman, 23, is an American poet and activist. In 2017, she became the first person in the U.S. to be named National Youth Poet Laureate. This is a look at these two Women of Influence for 2021.
Date Published:2021

From the Curio channel: News in Review. In January 2021, Kamala Harris became the highest-ranking woman in U.S. history when she was sworn in as the first female vice-president - and the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to hold the position. Born in California, Harris has ties to Canada having attended high school in Montreal. Another exciting voice heard at the U.S. presidential inauguration was a young woman who may well be changing the world with her powerful words. Amanda Gorman, 23, is an American poet and activist. In 2017, she became the first person in the U.S. to be named National Youth Poet Laureate. This is a look at these two Women of Influence for 2021.

Date Published:2021

The War on Wheat


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It's a multi-billion dollar battle for your belly. Millions of people are joining the anti-wheat revolution. Kellogg's, the world's largest cereal maker, has seen its biggest drop in sales since the 1970s. Food companies are selling off their struggling bread divisions. It's all because best-selling health evangelists say that wheat is causing everything from fat bellies to schizophrenia. But do they have science on their side? The Fifth Estate's Mark Kelley takes a hard look at what's driving a movement that is dramatically changing the way we eat.
Date Published:2015

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It's a multi-billion dollar battle for your belly. Millions of people are joining the anti-wheat revolution. Kellogg's, the world's largest cereal maker, has seen its biggest drop in sales since the 1970s. Food companies are selling off their struggling bread divisions. It's all because best-selling health evangelists say that wheat is causing everything from fat bellies to schizophrenia. But do they have science on their side? The Fifth Estate's Mark Kelley takes a hard look at what's driving a movement that is dramatically changing the way we eat.

Date Published:2015

The 7 habits of highly effective teens : the ultimate teenage success guide

Covey, Sean


Includes index.
Date Published:1998

Darkest hour

Hunter, Erin.


ThunderClan's darkest hour is upon them and Fireheart, the warrior cat, must protect his clan from a threat unlike any the forest has ever seen, as the time comes for prophecies to unfold and heroes to rise.
Date Published:2015

Midnight

Hunter, Erin.


Brambleclaw, a warrior of ThunderClan, has received an ominous new prophecy from StarClan that speaks of a mysterious danger. Now he will need the courage of the greatest warriors to save the Clans.
Date Published:2015

British Columbia

Foran, Jill


Includes index.
Date Published:2008

Kids fasting during Ramadan


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Muslims are in the middle of Ramadan, a special month when they fast from dawn to sunset. Some kids take part in the fast too, though it may be for just a few hours. We'll hear from 17-year old Menna Elmoslemany and her mother, Rasha Elbehery, along with Jo-Ann Esseghaier. Original air date: April 11, 2022.
Date Published:2022

Human Rights and the Universal Declaration Explained


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations in 1948. The document outlines fundamental rights to which all people are entitled. CBC Kids News contributor Sophia Smoke breaks it down in this explainer video.
Date Published:2023

Game development 101


In this animated video for young students, Cody the Coder explores the fascinating world of game development. Cody will walk students through the vital stages and elements that come together to make a video game.
Date Published:2024

Afterworlds

Westerfeld, Scott, 1963-


In alternating chapters, eighteen-year-old Darcy Patel navigates the New York City publishing world and Lizzie, the heroine of Darcy's novel, slips into the "Afterworld" to survive a terrorist attack and becomes a spirit guide, as both face many challenges and both fall in love.
Date Published:2014

Immigration


Includes index.
Date Published:2009

Le chemin risqué de l'élue

Bournival, Josée, 1977-,


Mucha s’apprête à gagner le lointain royaume de Mandrilla pour veiller sur son peuple et assurer la paix. Une grotte magique lui permettrait de s’y rendre rapidement, mais son précieux tigrodon, hybride mi-tigre, mi-dragon, ne survivrait pas à ce passage. Guidés par Irène, une surprenante boule d’écailles, ils se lancent dans la traversée du désert du scarabus… dont aucun humain n’est sorti vivant. Pour réussir cet exploit, Mucha doit trouver une plante rare. Mais une troublante apparition lui met des bâtons dans les roues et les embûches se multiplient. D’étranges maux de ventre l’incommodent et sa confiance légendaire s’effrite… L’élue parviendra-t-elle indemne à Mandrilla?
Date Published:2024

Mucha s’apprête à gagner le lointain royaume de Mandrilla pour veiller sur son peuple et assurer la paix. Une grotte magique lui permettrait de s’y rendre rapidement, mais son précieux tigrodon, hybride mi-tigre, mi-dragon, ne survivrait pas à ce passage. Guidés par Irène, une surprenante boule d’écailles, ils se lancent dans la traversée du désert du scarabus… dont aucun humain n’est sorti vivant. Pour réussir cet exploit, Mucha doit trouver une plante rare. Mais une troublante apparition lui met des bâtons dans les roues et les embûches se multiplient. D’étranges maux de ventre l’incommodent et sa confiance légendaire s’effrite… L’élue parviendra-t-elle indemne à Mandrilla?

Date Published:2024

Weapons of mass destruction



Date Published:2005

Teen fathers : getting involved

Endersbe, Julie K.


Discusses problems and dilemmas faced by teenage males when they become fathers and identifies options and solutions available to them.
Date Published:2000

The burning maze

Riordan, Rick


Sequel to: The dark prophecy. The Greek god Apollo is still in the persona of ungifted human teenager Lester Papadopoulos. Now Lester and his demigod friends must go through the Labyrinth to find the third emperor-- and an Oracle who speaks in word puzzles-- somewhere in the American Southwest. But the longer he stays mortal, the weaker he grows... and the less confident that he will be able to regain his place on Mount Olympus.
Date Published:2018

Sequel to: The dark prophecy. The Greek god Apollo is still in the persona of ungifted human teenager Lester Papadopoulos. Now Lester and his demigod friends must go through the Labyrinth to find the third emperor-- and an Oracle who speaks in word puzzles-- somewhere in the American Southwest. But the longer he stays mortal, the weaker he grows... and the less confident that he will be able to regain his place on Mount Olympus.

Date Published:2018