Canadian History Ehx

For two decades, Peter Mansbridge was on our television screens as the host of The National. While retired now, he is still very busy and recently released a book called Extraordinary Canadians. I had the chance to speak with him about the book, what he is up to this year and what is next for the iconic Canadian news anchor. Get the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Extraordinary-C...

Today, I speak with dentist Brandon Doucet who not only is working on a book on dental care history in Canada, but is also behind Coalition for Dentalcare, which works to make Universal Dentalcare a thing in Canada. His Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coalitionfordentalcare Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx....

Spending his life working to preserve Inuit culture, Abe Okpik was instrumental in the Berger Commission and Project Surname and left a lasting impact on the North and its people. 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 Twitter: twitter.com/cr...

One of Canada's top Blues musicians and a multi-award winning artist, I speak with Kingston-based musician Miss Emily about her new live album, what is upcoming and how COVID-19 has changed her life and the music industry in general. Visit her site at: https://themissemily.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx....

It was a year that saw the birth of a man who inspired the character of James Bond, the Klondike Gold Rush hit full gear and one of our greatest prime ministers would enter the world.  Today, I look at Canada in 1897. Support the show for $3/month at www.patreon.com/canadehx or donate at www.canadaehx.com E-mail me at craig@canadaehx.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.t...

Today, I talk with author Ron Brown about the unique ghost towns and places in Ontario, and about the reissue of his book Lost Villages of Toronto. Visit his site here: http://www.ronbrown.ca Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: htt...

The worst maritime disaster in the history of British Columbia, the Princess Sophia sat for 36 hours on a reef as waves lashed against the boat. Then, in the dark of night and a snowstorm, it slipped off the reef and sunk in 30 minutes. Over 350 people died upon that ship. This is the story of that sinking. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-his...

From a man who rode a horse with a coyote on his shoulders, to a wonderful museum, to an amazing sculpture garden, Sundre is a unique place in Alberta with a lot of history along the Cowboy Trail. Today, I look at that history. This episode is sponsored by the Town of Sundre www.sundre.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: cra...

He is one of Canada's leading musicians over the past 20 years, with hit records and many awards. Today, I speak with Sam Roberts about making music amid Covid-19 and his new album All of Us. Visit http://www.samrobertsband.com for more on his album. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx...

The war was winding down, but there was still fighting to be done by the Canadians. The Battle of Valenciennes saw an overwhelming Canadian victory, many medals including a Victoria Cross and a huge number of German captures. Today, I look at this battle and its impact. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@can...

Today, I speak with Roger Sarty, a historian and professor with Wilfrid Laurier University about a book he helped compile about the Halifax Explosion. Enjoy a great interview on a really interesting subject! Order the book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Catastrophe-Stories-Lessons-Halifax-Explosion/dp/1771123710 Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canada...

In honour of the Halloween season, I have a special episode of the podcast all about the unsettling and weird mysteries of Canada. From the Headless Valley, to the death of Tom Thomson, to ghost ships on the Great Lakes, there are some great tales to tell. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: can...

He is one of the most celebrated Indigenous actors in Canadian history, as well as an activist and philanthropist. For years, he has been helping others, including through the annual Huron Carole event. Today, I talk with Tom Jackson about the Huron Carole and what we can all do to help people all year long. Visit: www.huroncarole.ca Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.c...

A huge year in Canadian politics that would see a massive shift int he political landscape, it was also the year where several important Canadians were born, and a tragic bridge accident would occur. Time to look at 1896 in Canada! Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Website: www.canadaehx.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigba...

Today, I speak with Canadian War Museum historian, and Order of Canada recipient, Tim Cook about Canada's war history and his book The Fight For History. You can find Tim's books here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/authors/255679/tim-cook Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Cl...

Mikak was the first-known Inuit person to travel to Europe and back. She was vital to the success of the first settlements in Labrador for England and was a key figure in the 1700s era of settlement and trade in the region. Today, I look at her story. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaeh...

From a unique shelter located in a field nearby, to two devastating fires in its history, to an excellent local museum and many historic buildings, Didsbury has a history that is fascinating Today, I explore that history on the podcast. This episode is sponsored by the Town of Didsbury Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buyme...

Today, I speak with Eric Alper, one of the leading music correspondents and industry experts in Canada. Along with representing artists such as Bif Naked and Fred Penner, he also hosts a show on SiriuxXM called @ThatEricAlper Show Find him on twitter www.twitter.com/thatericalper Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadae...

The last battle between Indigenous groups in Canadian history was fought in future Alberta and would have long lasting ramifications for both the Iron Confederacy and the Blackfoot Confederacy. Today, I look at the Battle of Belly River. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click D...

The Canadian Heritage Minutes are a part of our culture these days and today I talk with Grace and Linnea of the Minute Women podcast about their show and Heritage Minutes. You can find their podcast on all platforms and at their website www.minutewomenpodcast.ca Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: t...

When the Second World War ended, people celebrated worldwide. In Halifax, they celebrated a bit too hard, laying waste to the downtown core of Halifax in a drunken orgy of vandalism that resulted in $5 million of damages. This is the story of the Halifax Riot. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate:...

He is one of the most famous Canadians in the country, and an icon and hero from our history. His Man in Motion Tour cemented his legacy and today I speak with him about that legacy and the Rick Hansen Foundation. Find the foundation at www.rickhansen.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.c...

Today, I continue my look through every year of Canada's history with 1895. A year that saw the birth of a hockey legend, a prime minister and the first woman was elected to political office. Enjoy! Listen to the podcast The Mermaid and the Lion on all podcast platforms or visit http://www.themermaidandthelion.com Support the show at www.patreon.com/canadaehx E-mail: craig@canadaehx.ca Website: ww...

Today on the podcast, I speak with author and historian D'Arcy Jenish about his new book on the lead-up to the October Crisis. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadia...

50 years ago, Canada would see the only peacetime implementation of the War Measures Act, and only the third political assassination in our history. It was a time of unease and worry for many. Today, I look at the October Crisis of 1970. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/c...