What the man behind time zones can teach Canada in its present moment
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OPINION
What the man behind time zones can teach Canada in its present moment
JOHN BOYKO
SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL
PUBLISHED JULY 1, 2026
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Sandford Fleming outlines his plan for universal Standard Time to members of the Canadian Institute in Toronto on Feb. 8, 1879.
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John Boyko has written nine books addressing Canada’s history and politics, including the recently published In Pursuit of Tomorrow…
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