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EVENTS

The Canadian government imposes revenue Tariff s on US manufactured goods to pay for railroad debts.

About 600 Blacks from California move to Victoria, British Columbia . One of them, Mifflin Gibbs , later plays a key role in persuading British Columbia to become part of Canada .

The Halifax - Truro line begins rail service. Chinese immigrants from California arrive in British Columbia, attracted by the Fraser River Gold Rush .

The Fraser Canyon Gold Rush starts, leading to the creation of the Colony Of British Columbia on the mainland.

The Toronto Islands are created after a fierce storm detaches the island from the mainland at the Eastern gap.

BIRTHS

February 15 - Joseph Flavelle , businessman

September 28 - Charles Hill-Tout , anthropologist

October 26 - Arthur L. Sifton , Premier of Alberta

August 8 - Ralph Smith , politician

November 8 - Joseph Tyrrell , explorer

DEATHS