February/March 2021

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Manufacturing Hope: The discovery of insulin a century ago extended the lives of millions of diabetics. But the breakthrough was fraught with drama, competition, and conflict.

Also in this issue: Life in the Ward: Toronto's original immigrant neighbourhood was alive with the sights and sounds of many cultures. | Cold War Crisis: The ashes of the Second World War had barely cooled when the world was faced with a new and terrifying threat. | 'It's war. It's war. It's Russia': Russian defector Igor Gouzenko's chilling warning of a Soviet spy ring in Ottawa sent shock waves through Canada and the West. | Lonely Warrior: How Tommy Burns, the only Canadian-born world heavyweight boxing champion, was knocked flat for his refusal to toe the colour line..

Plus regular features: Currents, Trading Post, Destinations, Album, Books, History Matters.


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