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Lewis Black has built a career on giving voice to the anger of Americans. His standup fills theaters across the country and his appearances on The Daily Show draw hoards Online and on TV. But the current political climate is driving Lewis and his long-time comedy partner, Kathleen Madigan, north for an extended tour of Canada. Lewis and Kathleen Escape to Canada is a stand-up album with way more than just jokes. The Grammy-award winning comedian performs rants sent in from the public, and he and Kathleen respond to them from the stage.

The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada, as Narrated by Himself is an autobiographical narrative given by Josiah Henson and written by Samuel Atkins Eliot. Henson's life story was the real-life inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe's best-selling novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. During his life, Josiah Henson was a slave in Maryland where he was the overseer of his owner's modest, 300-acre farm. Through various life experiences (such as transporting slaves from MD to Kentucky, then later visiting those slaves after they'd been sold into the Deep South, and how run down...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 10 recordings of Winter In Canada by Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for December 28, 2025 ------ Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon was a Canadian writer and poet. She was "one of the first English-Canadian writers to depict French Canada in a way that earned the praise of, and resulted in her novels being read by, both anglophone and francophone Canadians." - Summary by Wikipedia

Louisbourg was no mere isolated stronghold which could be lost or won without affecting the wider issues of oversea dominion. On the contrary, it was a necessary link in the chain of waterside posts which connected France with America by way of the Atlantic, the St Lawrence, the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi. But since the chain itself and all its other links, and even the peculiar relation of Louisbourg to the Acadians and the Conquest, have been fully described elsewhere in the Chronicles of Canada, the present volume only tries to tell the purely individual tale. (Summary from Book ...

Douglas Gibson, one of Canada's premier editors and storytellers, brings new stories about Robertson Davies, Jack Hodgins, W.O. Mitchell, Alistair MacLeod, and Alice Munro, and adds lively portraits of Al Purdy, Marshall McLuhan, Margaret Laurence, Guy Vanderhaeghe, Margaret Atwood, Wayne Johnston, Linwood Barclay, Michael Ondaatje, and many, many others. Whether fly fishing in Haida Gwaii or sailing off Labrador, Douglas Gibson is a first-rate ambassador for Canada and the power of great stories.

Host (energetic, warm): Hello, Canada! And welcome to Canada Rising, the podcast where we celebrate creativity, culture, and the unstoppable spirit of our people. I’m your host, [Your Name], and today we’re talking about something powerful — how we can transform Canada’s entertainment industry through music concerts, talent hunts, and, most importantly, through you.[Short Pause – Music fades out]Host (inspirational tone): Canada is a country overflowing with talent. From the street corners of Toronto to the open fields of Saskatchewan, from Indigenous drum circles to immigrant ...

"Canada Driving Test" is your ultimate guide to mastering the road in Canada! Whether you're preparing for your G1, G2, or full license, this podcast offers expert tips, step-by-step walkthroughs of driving test requirements, and answers to common questions. Tune in for insights on road rules, safety tips, and real-life experiences to help you ace your driving test with confidence. Perfect for learners, newcomers to Canada, and anyone looking to brush up on their driving knowledge.

Chile, we are here to have fun on the audacity. podcast with Jaina C! My goal is for this to be a podcast that everyone can connect with. The audacity. podcast is my space to discuss everyday topics, gives unsolicited advice, drops some gems, a few laughs, have enlightening and thought provoking conversations. Come along for the journey. Segments on the show include: jaina's juke, church affirmations & anything else I can think of.

Your hosts, Derek, Dimetre, and Craig G interview the best that Canada has to offer. Music, art, written word, movies, and possibly even some sports thrown in for good measure! We are live every Monday night at 10PM EST at: www.twitch.tv/revolutionradiocanada

Jann Arden is funny. And sincere. She has legions of devoted fans. And a radio show. She is a darling of the music scene - always candid, always unplugged. You thought you knew Jann Arden, but there is more - to her readers' delight, in Falling Backwards Jann reveals her childhood, her bond with...

A funny, daring, bawdy and incredibly honest memoir from the anti-ageist, anti-body shaming, pro-sex advocate and erotic provocateur. Over the course of his 35-year career in show business, David Pevsner has done it all. He’s acted on Broadway, off-Broadway, in independent films and on...

Refolkus is an original podcast by Folk Canada. Each episode features guests from all areas of the music industry for good conversations and informative chats, with a focus on folk.

Dance – it’s something you do in your kitchen, on the dance floor or something you show off to your friends, right?! But what if we told you that dance influences the world and how we fundamentally live our lives. The ‘D’ Word Podcast speaks with non-dancers and how dance has completely transformed their lives in ways you would never guess. The ‘D’ Word is crafted to expose the ways in which the world is affected by dance and movement, in order to highlight how fundamental it is in our lives.