Manitoba: Government & Society 

Web Links

Here are some Web sites to help you with your research.

Web Activity

Here is an activity to help you gather information from one of the Web sites:

Newspaper Article

Web Links

CBC News Archives  

For more than 70 years the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has been an important observer, recorder and player in Canada's cultural and political landscape. Click on the "Archives" link in the menu on the left-hand side of the home page to find a selection of radio and television clips from the Archives of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. CBC includes a list of "unforgettable moments" in Canada and world history.

TimeLinks  

The TimeLinks Historical Reference section of this Web site is designed to help you explore themes and ideas in Manitoba history from 1910-1920. Many images are included in the information about Manitoba's people, communities, and important events of this decade.

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Web Activity

Newspaper Article

In this activity you will read about people included in the " TimeLinks" Web site and write a newspaper article reporting on the life and accomplishments of the person you chose. 1. Visit the TimeLinks Web page. 2. Go to the " Reference Section" of the main menu, and click on " Go to the     Subject Index" . 3. Scroll down to the heading "people". Read a few of the entries. 4. Choose a person who interests you and use the information on the Web     site to write a newspaper article. Use the 5Ws plus How formula to     summarize information about the person you chose. Click here to     download a worksheet on which to collect your information.

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