The British North American Act, enacted March 29, 1867 by the British Parliament, provided for Confederation of the three British North American colonies, Canada (Upper and Lower), Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Now much amended as the Constitution Act, 1867, it was proclaimed into law on July 1, 1867 and Canada was born. The first official birthday celebration was in 1868, July 1 being named Dominion Day in 1879 and Canada Day in 1982.
The Star Weekly was published by the Toronto Star from April 9, 1910 until July 1968, then by Southam Press until December 29, 1973. Here we return to 1966 Canada with the May 14, 1966 issue; 100 pages for 20 cents or free with your Saturday newspaper in selected cities.
Star Weekly (40 pages). The cover story is about a different kind of threat to Canadian sovereignty than we see now. It focuses on Canadian corporations sold to foreign ones. An interested reader could also find an article about treasure hunting in the waters off Cape Breton and a column by Wayne and Shuster. Short fiction, recipes, gardening tips and a crossword puzzle are included.
The Canadian (28 pages) Volume 2, number 19. An article on Toronto's first modern skyscraper, the Toronto Dominion Bank Tower, is followed by Barbara Frum's "Pretty Hip Dames", about mothers earning PhDs.
Novel (12 pages). The Baron and the Chinese Puzzle by Anthony Morton (John Creasey) (1908-1973). Illustrated by Colette McNeil. Like many of the Star Weekly novels this is promoted as "First Publication Anywhere".
Comics (20 pages). Twenty comics including Dick Tracy, Popeye, Prince Valiant, Steve Canyon, Blondie plus other features.
