Follow Craig Baird as he explores the good, the bad and the weird of Canada's history from the pre-colonial era to 25 years ago. Whatever you want to know about Canadian history, this is your one-stop shop.
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Historian David Borys dives deep into the fascinating world of Canadian history in this bi-weekly podcast exploring everything from the wonderful to the weird to the downright dark. Get add free content at Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Each episode of Today in Canadian History contains an interview with a Canadian professor, journalist, author, or “everyday” historian and focuses on a unique event or moment that took place on that day in Canadian history. Today in Canadian History presents Canada’s past in a unique and accessible manner. The series is designed to be a first step to learning more about our past. We would like to remind Canadians not just about what makes our country great, but what makes it complicated, bea ...
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Immerse yourself in Canada’s history! Witness to Yesterday episodes take listeners on a journey to document a time in Canada’s past and explore the people behind it, its significance, and its relevance to today. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: https://bit.ly/support_WTY. To learn more about the Society and Canada’s history, subscribe to our newsletter at https://bit.ly/news_WTY.
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Best-selling author, teacher and former army reservist, Russell Hillier, gets into the books and Canadian history you weren't permitted to learn about in school. Support the podcast by leaving a review and subscribing. Follow us on Twitter: @RussellHillier.ca And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DillonRHillier
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Hello!! I made this podcast so that resources I use for school are made accessible to people who prefer to learn by listening, and so that I actually push myself to do my readings. I am studying Canadian History to be a Social Studies teacher, and my goal is to connect people with the resources they need in order to succeed. Hopefully production value will go up.. pls stick by me while that gets figured out!
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Coming in 2019. Woe Canada. A podcast about the darker side of Canadian history. Hosted by me, Debbie Wiseman. Subscribe now. anchor.fm/woecanada
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Worker's Liberation Coalition: Canadian Workers History and Current Struggles
Workers Liberation Coalition
The untold story of ongoing and past Canadian worker's movements within Canada; as well as that of all forms of struggle and resistance against tyranny, oppression, and exploitation. 'The truth of our history' as it were, the history of all those who have graced the soil of this land and offered up a spirit of rebellion to build a better future. As part of ongoing efforts by the Workers Liberation Coalition to unify worker's of all backgrounds and ways of life, to form a united front to stan ...
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Jan. 24 – Japanese Canadian Internment
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The American Century in Canada: Canadian-American Relations from 1945-1960 (2025 reissue)
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In this podcast episode, Simon Nantais talks to Asa McKercher and Michael D. Stevenson about their co-edited book North of America: Canadians and the American Century, 1945-60, which will be published by UBC Press in October 2023.North of America: Canadians and the American Century, 1945-60, is an edited volume that looks at postwar Canada and Cana…
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Taken From Their Homes: British Home Children
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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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S10E10 - Canadian History Ehx does Godspell
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For today's episode we've done something a little different. Craig Baird is a friend and fellow podcaster over at the great Canadian history podcast Canadian History Ehx and today CCH has opened up its floors to a CHX episode on a legendary moment in Canadian musical theatre history. In 1972 the hottest new Broadway production, Godspell, came to To…
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Jan. 21 – The 1910 Spanish River Train Wreck
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15000 Years of History: The Canadian Museum of History
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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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Jan. 18 – Canadian Content Rules Come into Effect
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Jan. 17 – Jacques Plante and Facial Protection in Hockey
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To learn more about the introduction of head and facial protection in hockey we spoke with Dr. Bob Pashby on anniversary of NHL goalie Jacques Plante.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life (2025 reissue)
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On this week's re-issue of Witness to Yesterday, Greg Marchildon talks to Andrew Lawton about his book, Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life.When Pierre Poilievre was elected leader of Canada’s Conservative party in 2022, he vowed to put Canadians back in control of their own lives.He took aim at the country’s elites and “gatekeepers” as well as gove…
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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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John A. Macdonald and “The Crisis” of 1885 (2025 reissue)
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How did Macdonald leverage the Northwest Rebellion to further his own interests? In this week’s re-run, we revisit Greg Marchildon’s conversation with Bill Waiser, Professor Emeritus at the University of Regina, as they explore this intriguing question. Waiser explores these documents in the Champlain Society’s Finding/Trouvaille: Prime Minister Ma…
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Jan. 13 – Major Gustave Biéler is Arrested by the Gestapo
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We spoke with Major Gustave Biéler's daughter Jacqueline Bieler, on the anniversary of his 1944 arrest while aiding the French Resistance in WWII.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Curious Canadian History: Jackie Robinson in Montreal
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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: craig@canadaehx.com Twi…
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Jan. 11 – John A. Macdonald is Born pt. 2 of 2
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Jan 10 – John A. Macdonald is Born pt. 1 of 2
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When The World Came To Canada: Expo 67
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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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It is impossible to deny the legendary status that Jackie Robinson has had in the game of baseball. There have been movies, songs, poetry, books and essays about his career and countless tributes and celebrations of his life and impact on the game. Jackie was born in Georgia in 1919 but spent most of his life growing up in Pasadena, California. By …
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Jan. 7 – Hank Snow Performs at the Grand Ole Opry
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Canadian country music star Hank Snow performs at the Grand Ole Opry......and nobody likes him.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Jan. 6 – Brother André Bessette Passes Away
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Later known as Saint André Bessette, Brother André of Montreal died on this day back in 1937.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Jan. 5 – The Montreal Canadiens Play their First Game at Home
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The Montreal Canadiens played their first game at Home on this day back in 1910. To learn more, we spoke with Dr. Matthew Barlow from the Department of History, Economics & Political Science at John Abbott College in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Jan 4 – Canadian Artist Pegi Nicol MacLeod is Born
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We spoke with I spoke with Dr. Laura Brandon, a historian of Art and War at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa as well as author of "Pegi by Herself: the life of Pegi Nicol MacLeod, Canadian artist".Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Jan. 3 – “How the Scots Invented Canada”
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Ken MacGoogan author of "How the Scots Invented Canada" spoke to us on the anniversary of the arrival of 300 immigrants from the Scottish Highlands on this day in 1802.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Highlight – The Disappearance of Tom Thomson
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Roy MacGregor, author of "Canoe Lake" discusses the disappearance of the now-famous Canadian painter back in 1917.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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British Trade Commissioner James Cross was released by members of the FLQ on this date back in 1970. We spoke with Professor William Tetley, a member of the Quebec Provincial Cabinet at the time of the crisis as well as author of "The October Crisis, 1970: An Insider's View".Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Highlight – No. 2 Construction Battalion
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The creation of the first all-Black Canadian battalion in WWI.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Highlight – The Great Winnipeg Gold Robbery of 1966
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Kenneth "The Gentleman Bandit" Leishman stole nearly $400 000 worth of Gold bullion from the Winnipeg International Airport on this date back in 1966. To learn more we spoke with historian Christian Cassidy of West End Dumplings & This Was Manitoba.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Highlight – The Mad Trapper is Killed
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After a manhunt that lasted over one month, the man known only as "The Mad Trapper" is killed in Canada's North.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Highlight – Viola Desmond is physically removed from theatre
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In 1946, Viola Desmond was forcibly removed from a theatre in New Glasgow, NS for refusing to move from whites-only section.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Happy Tommy Douglas Day! Tommy Douglas was born on this day in 1904. To learn more about Tommy Douglas, we spoke with C. Stuart Houston, an historian and author of "Tommy's Team : the People Behind the Douglas Years". Dr. Houston is a professor emeritus of the university of Saskatchewan, and an Officer of the Order of Canada.…
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Highlight – “The Greenpeace” Sets Sail in 1971
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Historian, ecologist and co-founder of Greenpeace International, Rex Weyler discusses the early days of Greenpeace.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Highlight – Saskatchewan and Alberta become provinces
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Back in 1905, Saskatchewan and Alberta officially become provinces.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Highlight - British Troops Prepare to Burn Washington
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In 1814 British Troops descend upon Washington DC, prepared to capture the American capital. We spoke with historian and author Mark Zuehlke about the Burning of Washington and the War of 1812.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Highlight – Major Gustave Biéler is Arrested by the Gestapo
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We spoke with Major Gustave Biéler's daughter Jacqueline Bieler, on the anniversary of his 1944 arrest while aiding the French Resistance in WWII.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Highlight – Macdonald and The Double Shuffle
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Back in 1858 in the Province of Canada, the Cartier/Macdonald ministry pull the "The Double Shuffle", avoiding a by-election and staying in power.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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Highlight – The Komagata Maru Leaves Vancouver
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On July 23, 1914 a steamship filled with passengers from India, The Komagata Maru, was turned away from Canadian shores. We spoke with Dr. Hugh Johnston on the incident and its legacy.Autor: Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
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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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Sir John A. Macdonald: And The Apocalyptic Year 1885
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Greg Marchildon speaks with Patrice Dutil about his book, Sir John A. Macdonald - And The Apocalyptic Year 1885.In 1885, Sir John A. Macdonald faced a series of unprecedented challenges during his long political career. These included threats to Canada's sovereignty, armed resistance in the North-West, food insecurity among Indigenous peoples, a fi…
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From Mummering To Sinck Tuck: Canada's Christmas Traditions
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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: craig@canadaehx.com Tw…
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Tommy Douglas and the Quest for Medicare in Canada
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Nicole O’Byrne speaks with Greg Marchildon about his book, Tommy Douglas and the Quest for Medicare in Canada.Tommy Douglas and the Quest for Medicare in Canada examines how Tommy Douglas led the creation of universal health care in Saskatchewan during the 1930s Depression. It explores his efforts to implement hospital insurance and build support f…
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Greg Marchildon speaks with Stephen Maher about The Prince.The Prince is a comprehensive biography of Justin Trudeau's time as prime minister, written by Stephen Maher. Based on over 200 interviews, it details how Trudeau transformed the Liberal Party from third place to a majority government in 2015. The book examines his political skills, achieve…
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From One Coast To The Other: The Walking Race Across Canada
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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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Boosters and Barkers: Financing Canada's Involvement in the First World War
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Larry Ostola speaks with David Roberts about Boosters and Barkers: Financing Canada's Involvement in the First World War.Boosters and Barkers by David Roberts explores Canada's efforts to finance its participation in World War I through public contributions, particularly war bonds. The book examines how Ottawa appealed to citizens for financial sup…
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One Flag For The Nation: The Great Canadian Flag Debate
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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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S10E8 - The Voyage of the Damned - The MS St. Louis, Canada and the Holocaust
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On the 7th of June 1939 a ship sailed for Cuba, on board were 907 Jewish refugees fleeing the violent antisemitic state that had become Nazi Germany. When arriving in Cuba, their visas were no longer accepted, and the passengers were told they could not disembark. The ship then sailed to the United States, where the passengers were once again refus…
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