CANADA

 

Government of Canada-Accredited Canadian government home page offering government services and departments, tourism, immigration, maps, etc. in English or French. Federal programs and services are put together categorically.

The Canadian Horse- A chronicle and birth of the species of the Canadian Horse and the important function it played in the survival of the early settlers in Canada and the U.S. in the 17 th and 18 th centuries. Learn about the distinct characteristics of "the little iron horse" as it was fondly nicknamed by the ancient settlers.

Canadian Rockies Guide- A tourist guide to assist in organizing your trips to the Banff , Jasper and Canadian Rockies. Also includes historic photo collections from Banff National Park and Jasper National Park .

Bank Of Canada - The Bank of Canada is Canada 's central bank. This site describes the currency mode of operation in Canada and up to the minute foreign exchange rates.

Canada- Discover the history and exploration of Canada from the discovery of Canada by Europeans, through the making of a nation, to recent events. This web site will give you complete information and facts on Canada .

Oh Canada !- An annotated index of sites about Canada and its heritage, culture, geography, government and more. Here you will discover Canada Fact Sheets, maps, information and links to the Provinces.

Lonely Planet - Destination Canada- Interactive map to information on attractions and points of interest. Also included is the history, culture and environment of Canada .

HCCC OPAC - A listing of Canada materials in the HCCC Library.

CANADA - OCTOBER CRISIS OF 1970

 

Wikipedia: October Crisis- From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, is an article on the October Crisis. The October Crisis was a sequence of emotional milestones triggered by two terrorist kidnappings that happened in Quebec , Canada , during the month of October, 1970.

Special: As It Happens: October Crisis: CBC Radio- The greatest striking event in Canadian history as reported by Ron Label, the Montreal reporter for The Globe and Mail. Events that occurred in Quebec in the Fall of 1970 and the chronology of the October Crisis are discussed here.

The Terrorists' Best Ally: The Quebec Media Coverage of the FLQ Crisis in October 1970- This piece of media coverage is brought to you by the Canadian Journal of Communication which is a journal of research and scholarship surrounding the realm of communication and journalism studies. This journal accentuates Canadian work and Canadian matters for discussion such as the October 1970 Crisis.

October Crisis Timeline - Events in 1970 October Crisis in Canada- Learn about crucial happenings during the October Crisis in Canada in 1970, when the FLQ kidnapped two public officials and the War Measures Act was put into effect. The War Measures Act briefly ceased civil liberties.

October Crisis - Readings - Quebec History- Readings in Quebec history about the events which occurred in Quebec in the fall of 1970. Learn about the brunt of the crisis on Quebec and Canada .

NFB Mediasphere- Gain knowledge about the condition of Quebec in Canada during the 1970 October Crisis. The 1970 October Crisis was triggered by Quebec terrorists kidnapping a British diplomat and discover how foreign policy took a new turn in the aftermath.

October Crisis- The October Crisis of 1970 was ignited by the Front De Liberation Du Quebec (FLQ), an association that used brutality to try to attain independence for Quebec . Find out about the growth of Quebec nationalism and the October Crisis on this web site.

HCCC OPAC - A listing of October Crisis materials in the HCCC Library.

 

CHINA

 

China Internet Information Center- The China Information Center renders expansive routes to information about China , with accessible manuals of administrative location documents and an abundance of fundamental knowledge about Chinese facts, government policy, financial growth, and state of refinement. The authoritative government portal site is promoted under the advocacy of the China International Publishing Group and the State Council Information Office in Beijing .

ChinaToday.com- A China knowledge base that furnishes images, maps, charts and data about China . Classification of information include general, art and humanities, cities and provinces, culture and tradition, diplomatic missions, education and school, and so much more.

China Maps- Presents city, province, and regional maps of paramount regions along with local hotel information. Each map division has expansive, distinct maps revealing cities, borders and highways.

ChinaDaily- Online account of China 's English-language newspaper. A gateway for up-to-the-minute news on business and world information, science and education knowledge, and sports news in China .

People's Republic of China in the United States of America- Embassy data, current news, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's commentaries, China-U.S. connections, visa, passport, notarization and authentication, overseas Chinese affairs, information for students and scholars, about China, and practical links concerning China.

ChinaTour.com- China is the third largest country in the world and is a land of immense cultural and ethical diversities. This travel guide will help you become familiar with China 's principal cities and tourist attractions.

ChinaSite.com- A complete reference directory of China and Chinese associated web sites. Includes distinctive information on China , broadcasts China news and China business information, introduces Chinese economy, China industry, China trade, China culture, China entertainment, China sports and so much more.

HCCC OPAC - A listing of China materials in the HCCC Library.

 

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