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Follow Craig Baird as he explores the good, the bad and the weird of Canada's history from the pre-colonial era to 25 years ago. Whatever you want to know about Canadian history, this is your one-stop shop.
Canada's Sweetheart: Barbara Ann Scott
She was called Canada's Sweetheart for her grace on the ice. The only Canadian woman to win a figure skating gold in singles, she was celebrated coast-to-coast. Barbara Ann Scott remained a beloved Canadian throughout her life.
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*sources*
Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice by Ryan Stevens
Olympics Canada: https://olympic.ca/team-canada/barbara-ann-scott/
Canadian Encyclopedia: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/barbara-ann-scott-profile
Canadian Museum of History: https://www.historymuseum.ca/blog/barbara-ann-scott-more-than-just-canadas-sweetheart
Skate Canada: https://skatecanada.ca/hall-of-fame/barbara-ann-scott/
Historical Society of Canada: https://www.historicalsocietyottawa.ca/publications/past-presentations/barbara-ann-scott-queen-of-the-ice-202602051818
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