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    Weathering

    Fragmented rock materials formed by mechanical weathering are normally larger than clay particles. These materials constitute major sources of sediment for later erosion, transportation and deposition under the impetus of gravity, wind, water or ice.

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    Weaving

    Since the 1960s some craftsmen have moved away from traditional weaving into "art fabric," experimenting with traditional techniques but using a wide range of materials in the production of unique works.

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    Webb Zerafa Menkès Housden Partnership

    The Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto (Webb Zerafa Menk\u00e8s Housden Partnership, 1972-76) features a stunning atrium (Corel Professional Photos). Webb Zerafa Menkès Housden Partnership The Webb Zerafa Menkès Housden Partnership, established 1961, Peter J. Webb (b 1927), Boris E. Zerafa (b 1933), René Menkès (b 1932) and W.H.G. Housden (b 1931), has offices throughout Canada, the US, the Middle East, Europe and New Zealand. This architectural firm has contributed to the transformation of many Canadian cities...

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    Weber Piano Company Ltd.

    Weber Piano Company Ltd. Manufacturers of grand, square, and upright pianos, founded as Messrs Weber & Co in Market Square, Kingston, Ont, in 1871. The firm also sold parlour organs and melodeons by other makers. Weber succeeded an earlier piano manufacturer, John C.

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    Webster-Ashburton Treaty

    The Webster-Ashburton Treaty, signed 9 August 1842, was negotiated by US Secretary of State Daniel Webster and Alexander Baring, First Lord Ashburton, for Britain. 

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    Weeds

    Weeds are plants growing where humans do not want them.

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    Weightlifting

     This spectacular indoor sport is composed of 2 events: the snatch, and the clean and jerk. In the snatch, the athlete lifts the bar to arm's length in one continuous motion. In the clean and jerk, he lifts the bar to his shoulders, then jerks it overhead to arm's length.

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    Weights and Measures

    Weights and measures are terms which traditionally referred to standards of mass (or weight), length and volume. Over the past few thousand years such standards have frequently been introduced throughout the world for trading and tax purposes.

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    Weights and Measures: Table

    Weights and Measures: Table Weights and Measures: Table Some Non-SI Units Used in North America Unit Definition SI Value LENGTH nautical mile air & sea measure¹ 1.852 km furlong 220 yd 201.2 m mile 1760 yd 1.609 km arpent 180 Paris feet 58.47 m yard 3 feet 0.9144 m foot 12 inches 0.3048 m inch 1/36 yard 25.4 mm  AREA acre (survey) 4840 sq yards (survey) 4047 m2 acre (commercial) 4000 sq yards (commercial) 3344.51...

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    Welfare State

    The welfare state in Canada is a multi-billion dollar system of government programs that transfer money and services to Canadians to deal with an array of societal needs.

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    Wendy Michener Award

    The Wendy Michener Award was presented at the Canadian Film Awards from 1969 to 1978 in recognition of outstanding artistic achievement in Canadian cinema. 

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    West Coast Longshore Strikes 1923 and 1935

    West Coast Longshore Strikes, 1923 and 1935 On 8 Oct 1923 the 1400 members of the International Longshoremen's Assn (ILA) in Vancouver struck for higher wages.

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    West Edmonton Mall

    The WEM remains the largest shopping centre in North America. It was among the first shopping centres to offer a wide range of amenities, from water parks to themed streets - attractive at any time of year but particularly during winter.

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    West Indian Domestic Scheme

    The West Indian Domestic Scheme was an immigration program for Caribbean women between 1955 and 1967. Through the scheme, approximately 3,000 Caribbean women emigrated to Canada to work as domestic workers. The program opened the door for many Black Caribbeans to migrate to Canada, giving them an opportunity which would not have been available otherwise. Despite this, the women that participated in the scheme often faced difficult work conditions and racial discrimination. (See Racism.) Due to Canada’s changing immigration policy, the scheme officially ended in January 1968; it was replaced by a points-based system, which provided temporary work permits. Even with the program’s official end, women from the West Indies continued to come to Canada as domestic workers on temporary employment visas for years afterwards. (See Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Programs.) 

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    West Nile Virus

    West Nile VIRUS, a member of the flavivirus family, is related to the viruses that cause dengue and yellow fevers. The effects of infection with West Nile virus range from no symptoms to severe illness and even death.

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