Best Canadahistory Podcasts (2025)

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A Mission of Peace: Thanadelthur 25:24

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During the 1700s, Thanadelthur was young woman who embarked on a mission of peace. Her journey led to peace between the Cree and Chipewyan, and changed Canadian history.ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET: https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/craigu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: …

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Respect and Entertainment: Canada's Drag History 41:30

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The story of Canada's drag history includes the most successful theatre production in Canadian history, several individuals who fought for LGBTQ equality, and the story of Canada's drag queens and drag kings. Includes my interviews with Miss Moço (Adam Moco) and Hercusleaze (Meags Fitzgerald). ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET: http…

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Journey To Equality: Canada's LGBTQ History 50:46

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It is Pride Month and throughout this month I have stories of Canada's LGBTQ history. Today, I am taking a journey through Canada's LGBTQ history and the men and women who worked to make Canada a more inclusive place for everyone.ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET: https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ Donate:…

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The Raids of Bigotry: Operation Soap 43:10

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It is Pride Month and throughout this month I have stories of Canada's LGBTQ history. Today, it is the story of Operation Soap. The largest mass arrest in Canadian history to that point, it involved 150 Toronto police officers raiding four gay bathhouses in the city in 1981. The protests that event launched created the modern day Pride Week in Toro…

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Losing A Battle But Winning The War: Jim Egan 33:35

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It is Pride Month and throughout this month I have stories of Canada's LGBTQ history. Today, it is the story of Jim Egan. With his partner Jack Nesbit, they challenged the fact they were not eligible for spousal benefits as a same-sex couple. While they lost their case, they changed Canadian history. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREE…

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Fighting For Change: The We Demand Rally 26:36

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It is Pride Month and throughout this month I have stories of Canada's LGBTQ history. Today, it is the first major demonstration of LGBTQ rights in Canadian history, the We Demand Rally! ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET: https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/craigu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do…

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A Night of Terror: The SS Noronic Fire 27:44

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When the SS Noronic docked at Pier 9 in Toronto Harbour on Sept. 16, 1949, no one expected by the next day that 118 people would be dead and the ship would be a charred husk. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET: https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/craigu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠c…

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CHE Biography: Jessi Cruickshank 33:36

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From her start in an improv group at her high school with Seth Rogen and Nathan Fielder, to her time on MTV Canada and her continued success with her talk shows, social media and stand-up tours, Jessi Cruickshank has been a part of our entertainment landscape for nearly two decades. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET: https://sutherl…

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Footsteps Across The Prairies: Anthony Henday 21:45

2M ago21:45

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We know very little about his life, but the story of Anthony Henday is an important one. The first known European to sight the Canadian Rockies, his mission to the interior was not successful for trade but monumental for exploration. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET: https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ Don…

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CHE Biography: Mark Critch 39:43

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He has been a fixture of our television screens for over two decades now and Mark Critch shows no signs of slowing down. From getting his start in Newfoundland theatre, to his rise to fame on This Hour Has 22 Minutes, to his acclaimed show Son of a Critch, there is much to the story of this Canadian comic legend. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA…

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Strength of a Nation: Louis Cyr 35:28

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During his life, he was called the strongest man who ever lived. With hair curls to resemble Samson and accomplished feats of strength that became legendary. A French-Canadian folk hero, his legacy continues to this day. PRE ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET (Out May 13, 2025): https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-s…

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CHE Biography: Elvis Stojko 51:21

3M ago51:21

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In the this episode of Canadian History Ehx Biography, I talk to the man who brought skating glory to Canada in the 1990s. Elvis Stojko won two Olympic silvers, three World Championships and seven Canadian Championships during his illustrious skating career. Stars on Ice Tickets: https://www.starsonice.ca/tour PRE ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANAD…

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More Legend Than Neighbourhood: Kensington Market 27:45

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What began as an estate for a rich family, slowly morphed into a multicultural community that has become more legend than neighbourhood. From its starring role on TV to its continued unique feel, Kensington Market's history is a fascinating story. PRE ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET (Out May 13, 2025): https://sutherlandhousebooks…

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The Big Maple Leaf Heist (with Ryan Reynolds) 33:28

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In 2017, the second-largest gold coin in the world, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, was stolen from a Berlin museum. It was quite the story and heist! PRE ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET (Out May 13, 2025): https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadash…

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The Odyssey (with Ryan Reynolds) 34:36

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Debuting in 1992 and lasting until 1994, The Odyssey was a surreal CBC show that blended mythology, psychology and social commentary in a way not seen in teen shows at the time. It also served as an early stepping stone to fame for Ryan Reynolds. PRE ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET (Out May 13, 2025): https://sutherlandhousebooks.…

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CHE Biography: Ryan Reynolds 56:43

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In the first episode of Canadian History Ehx Biography, I look at the life of Ryan Reynolds and talk with him about his life and how Canada has helped shape him and his career. PRE ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET (Out May 13, 2025): https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch:…

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Announcement: Canadian History Ehx Biography 3:30

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On April 8, 2025, I am launching a new bi-weekly series called Canadian History Ehx Biography. In every episode of my new series, you’ll hear directly from famous Canadians like Ryan Reynolds, Elvis Stojko, and many more on how our country helped shape them and what being Canadian means to them. PRE ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET…

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Building Into The Sky: The Mohawk Skywalkers 29:10

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For 125 years, the Mohawk of the Kahnawake Reserve have helped build the bridges and skyscrapers of North America. Nearly the entire skyline of New York City has the boot prints of the Mohawk Skywalkers on them. PRE ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET (Out May 13, 2025): https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ Su…

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Devoted To The Fur Trade: Peter Fidler 29:51

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One of the most important explorers of his era, he was constantly in the shadow of David Thompson but he had quite the story to tell. And 150 years after his death, his descendants hoped to collect on his fortune. PRE ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET (Out May 13, 2025): https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ …

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Pure Gold: The Big Maple Leaf Heist 26:41

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In 2017, the second-largest gold coin in the world, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, was stolen from a Berlin museum. It was quite the story and heist! PRE ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET (Out May 13, 2025): https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadash…

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The Artistic Spirit of the Coast: Emily Carr 43:44

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Emily Carr, was in my opinion, the greatest artist Canada has ever produced. Devoted to art for most of her life, recognition came late for her. Her work is now celebrated and she has become a national treasurer. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donat…

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Hurry Hard: Canada's Curling History 1:01:01

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While curling was not invented in Canada, we have absolutely claimed it as our own. From our earliest curling clubs to the major tournaments of the Brier and Scotties, there is much to discuss! I also speak with Curling Hall of Famers Warren Hansen and Kevin Martin from Inside Curling. PRE ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET (Out May …

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Hell on the East Coast: The Halifax Explosion 42:31

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On Dec. 6, 1917, the collision of two ships in Halifax Harbour led to a 2.9 kiloton explosion that levelled Halifax, killed 2,000 and injured 9,000. It was the largest man-made explosion prior to the Atomic era. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate…

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The Oligarchy Ruling Canada: The Family Compact 23:43

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For four decades, a small group of men controlled nearly everything in Upper Canada. This oligarchy stifled progress in the name of padding their own pockets. It was the era of The Family Compact. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com…

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A Voice From Heaven: Portia White 27:51

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Portia White was one of the most famous concert singers of her day, and called a Voice from Heaven. Sadly, her career, and life, were far too short. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twit…

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A Trailblazer's Story: Rose Fortune 20:37

5M ago20:37

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The daughter of escaped enslaved parents, Rose Fortune became a legend in Annapolis Royal thanks to the company she founded and her work as the unofficial police officer of the docks. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donat…

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An Interview with Cazhhmere Downey 27:31

5M ago27:31

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Sounds Black is a new four-part documentary series on History and STACKTV that explores the history of Black music in Canada. It is a fascinating exploration of Canada's musical history. I spoke with director Cazhhmere Downey about the series. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate…

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Introducing: A Most Audacious Heist - Shoot For The Moon | 01 35:51

5M ago35:51

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It’s a summer night in 1998. Vienna, Austria. And petty thief Daniel Blanchard is about to carry out the heist of a lifetime. Stealing a crown jewel. The last remaining diamond Sisi Star. His plan? A daring night-time parachute jump. Daniel is no ordinary thief. His heists are ingenious, meticulously planned; his escapes from the law defy belief. A…

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Breaking Barriers: George Dixon 26:46

5M ago26:46

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George Dixon was the greatest featherweight boxer in history, at least according to Ring Magazine. One of Nova Scotia's greatest athletes, his career saw nothing but triumph until a rapid and tragic fall. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canad…

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Canadian History Ehx Presents: Canadian Time Machine | Nunavut Turns 25: Land, Language, and Self-Determination 29:22

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In this episode, we step back in time with the Canadian Time Machine podcast to explore the past, present, and future of Canada’s youngest territory—Nunavut. At just 25 years old, Nunavut is still finding its footing, but it’s come a long way since its historic creation on April 1, 1999. Historian Kenn Harper, known to Nunavummiut as Ilisaijikutaaq…

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Front Row To Justice: Viola Desmond 27:36

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When Viola Desmond decided to go see a movie in New Glasgow while her car was repaired, she changed Canadian history and helped start the country's civil rights movement. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: cr…

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The Little Giant: George Mercer Dawson 33:40

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The man they called The Little Giant nearly died from spinal tuberculosis when he was 11. It left him with stunted growth and a curved back. He went on to become one of the greatest geologists and surveyors in Canadian history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.c…

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Taken From Their Homes: British Home Children 45:11

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From the 1860s to the 1940s, over 100,000 children were sent from England to work and live in Canada. Many of those children dealt with extreme hardship, abuse and ridicule but they helped build our country with their strength and determination. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Dona…

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15000 Years of History: The Canadian Museum of History 47:50

6M ago47:50

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In July 2024, I went to Ottawa and Gatineau to tour several museums. The first museum I visited was The Canadian Museum of History. It was a transformative experience. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig…

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Terror on the Seas: The SS Atlantic 26:02

6M ago26:02

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Before there was the Titanic, there was the SS Atlantic. On her 19th voyage across the ocean, she struck rocks off the coast of Nova Scotia and was lost to the sea with 535 people in one of the deadliest sinkings of her era. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/…

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Curious Canadian History: Jackie Robinson in Montreal 47:03

6M ago47:03

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Today, I have a special bonus episode of the show courtesy of David Borys at Curious Canadian History about Jackie Robinson and his time in Montreal. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twi…

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When The World Came To Canada: Expo 67 37:42

6M ago37:42

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As Quebec moved through The Quiet Revolution, Montreal welcomed the planet to Expo 67. It became not just a watershed moment in Canada's history during our Centennial Year, but also the most successful World's Fair of the 20th Century. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymea…

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2025's Historic Milestones 45:52

6M ago45:52

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In 2025, we are going to be celebrating several historic milestones. From the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Quebec, to the 200th anniversary of the birth of Big Bear, to the 50th anniversary of the CN Tower. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donat…

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From Mummering To Sinck Tuck: Canada's Christmas Traditions 43:11

7M ago43:11

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From mummering to Tibbs Eve, from our first Christmas tree to our Christmas carols, there are many wonderful Christmas traditions in Canada's history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Tw…

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From One Coast To The Other: The Walking Race Across Canada 45:37

7M ago45:37

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In the late-winter of 1921, three teams of individuals set out at different times to walk across Canada from Halifax to Vancouver. What started as a leisurely walk became a race that gripped the nation. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadae…

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One Flag For The Nation: The Great Canadian Flag Debate 44:54

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In 1964, Canada made its first steps to creating a flag to represent the country. The path to get that iconic flag was a bumpy one that tore Parliament in two and led to the downfall of a former Prime Minister. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate:…

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Lightning In A Bottle: Godspell in Toronto 40:01

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In 1972, a group of unknown actors were cast in the musical Godspell in Toronto. After the musical finished its record-breaking run in 1973, those actors went on to win Oscars, Grammys, Emmys and Tonys. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadae…

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Success Amid Near Failure: The Barr Colonists 45:42

8M ago45:42

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In 1903, 2,000 British colonists left their homeland to settle on a plot of land in Western Canada. Led by a man who made a lot of big promises, just over half actually made the entire journey to create a community now called Lloydminster. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: bu…

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A Month-Long Celebration: The Royal Tour of 1939 47:47

8M ago47:47

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It was the biggest event in Canadian history to that point. For the first time ever, a sitting monarch visited Canada when King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived for a month long tour of Canada in 1939. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: can…

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Breaking Barriers: Canadian Women In Politics 1:55:22

8M ago1:55:22

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In this special episode of Canadian History Ehx, I speak to several women who broke barriers in politics, from the municipal to federal level. Regina Mayor Sandra Masters Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath Alberta MLA Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.o…

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Building Hollywood: The Canadians of Early Hollywood 47:44

8M ago47:44

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During the silent era of Hollywood, Canadians led the way for the new film industry. From Mary "America's Sweetheart" Pickford, to Mack Sennett to many others, they built the industry we all know and love today. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate…

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A Miracle in Ontario: The Mississauga Train Derailment 47:10

8M ago47:10

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It led to the largest peacetime evacuation in North American history to that point, but the train derailment at Mississauga is known more for what didn't happen, than what did. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-ma…

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Canadian History Ehx Introduces Haunted Canada 23:31

8M ago23:31

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The home of a former Bank of Montreal is an impressive building that mesmerizes passers and you're there what’s inside…a shrine to Canada’s game. It's where you can see the Great One’s jersey and take a glimpse at the Stanley Cup. But within those walls is a spirit, who lets her presence be known to all who visit. Her name? Dorothy Come along if yo…

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Bump In The Night: Canada's Spooky Mysteries 43:52

9M ago43:52

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From the Old Hag of Newfoundland, to a Headless Nun to the Ghost Light of St. Louis, there are many spooky stories from Canada's history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitte…

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The Boy In Blue: Ned Hanlan 32:09

9M ago32:09

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Ned Hanlan could be called Canada's first sports hero. As a rower, The Boy in Blue became a world champion and one of the most famous Canadians of his time. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.…