Canadian History Ehx

One of Canada's most famous comedians, he has made a living performing improv around the world to the delight of millions. Today on the podcast, I talk with Colin Mochrie about improv, his new improv Zoom show and the importance of arts during Covid. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx...

It was one of the last major battles for Canada in the First World War and it seemed nearly an impossible situation. Not only would the Canadians succeed, they would do so through days of tough fighting, taking thousands of prisoners. Sadly, it came at the high cost of 13,600 casualties.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate...

I speak with filmmaker and historian Cheryl Foggo today about John Ware and her film John Ware: Reclaimed, as well as the impact of Ware, his legacy and what we can learn about him today. 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:/...

A prominent leader in the Blackfoot, Chief Crowfoot would be a major force during the last half of the 19th century, negotiating treaty and leading his people through difficult times. Today, I look at his life. 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@canada...

This episode is sponsored by the Town of Westlock. A town that not only changed its name and moved, the history of Westlock has lots of stories to tell and I dive into those stories on today's sponsored episode! Enjoy! www.westlock.ca Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Dona...

Today on the podcast, I interview someone very familiar to many Canadians, Hal Johnson from Body Break. For over a decade, Hal and Joanne MacLeod appeared on our television screens, teaching us how to live healthy lives. Enjoy the interview! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Cli...

It was a year that saw the death of another prime minister, the biggest rock slide in Canadian history, the death of a former NWMP commissioner and the birth of the man the German's called Hell's Handmaiden, Billy Bishop. Support the show at www.patreon.com/canadaehx E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Website: www.canadaehx.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigb...

Today, I talk with Andy English from the excellent podcast Hedley Boys, which looks at the men from Hedley, B.C. who served in the First World War. Find it here www.hedleyboys.com and on all major podcast platforms. 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@canad...

From 1972 to 1991, Canadians gathered together to watch The Beachcombers, one of the most-beloved shows in Canadian history. Today on the show, I talk with cast, crew and fans of the show about its history and impact on Canadian culture. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click D...

After seeing their population decimated and their land stolen, the Mi'kmaq joined the Acadians in fighting against the English in a war from 1749 to 1755. It would have a lasting impact on Nova Scotia. 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 T...

In 1941, Sgt. Gander, a Newfoundland dog, gave his life to save wounded soldiers in the Battle of Hong Kong. His story is inspirational and wonderful and JP Bear is working to bring that story to life through a documentary film. Today, I talked with JP Bear about his film. Donate to the GoFundMe at https://ca.gofundme.com/f/sgt-gander-and-the-battle-of-hong-kong Visit his website at www.sgtgander-...

One of the most decorated soldiers in Canadian history, and a man who faced danger repeatedly in battle, and racism back home, Tommy Prince was a legend in Canadian military 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 Twitter: twitter.com...

Centuries ago, a meteorite crashed into the ground near future Sedgewick. That rock would become a pilgrimage place for the local Indigenous until 1866 when it was stolen by missionaries. That is just one bit of the very interesting history of the Town of Sedgewick. This episode is sponsored by the Town of Sedgewick. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/ca...

He is known on Twitter for his wonderful dance videos that have been a bright spot for Canada during the pandemic. Today, I speak with Gurdeep Pandher from his home in the Yukon about his life and his videos. Visit his website at https://gurdeep.ca Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.c...

Between 1922 and 1940, the Edmonton Grads dominated provincial, national and international women's basketball. Boasting win streaks of dozens of games in length, and a 95% winning percentage, no one was better then, nor since.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-m...

This episode is sponsored by The City Of Camrose Today, I look at Camrose, home of the Big Valley Jamboree, a railway museum and several notable historical sites, along with a very important Alberta educational facility. Enjoy the latest episode! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com...

The Chinese had broken through the British and Australians. All that stood in the way of 5,000 Chinese troops breaking the line towards Seoul were 700 Canadians. This is the story of The Battle of Kapyong, Canada's finest hour in the Korean War Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (...

Today on the podcast, I interview Indigenous rights lawyer and author Jean Teillet about her book The North-West Is Our Mother. The book is about the Metis nation and Teillet is the great grand niece of Louis Riel himself. Find her book here: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0756F6JPS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_u0pvFbYEHAXZV Enjoy! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx....

Each month, I am going to be looking at an Indigenous group's history in Canada and today, I look at the Anishinaabe. This group of people stretches from Quebec to Saskatchewan and have a long and fascinating history in North America Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donat...

This episode is sponsored by the Town of Millet Named by Father Lacombe for a friend who had passed, Millet would prosper throughout the 20th century and survive a terrible fire in 1927 that burned much of the community to the ground. Today, it has become an important place to visit, with great historic resources, in Central Alberta. Today, I look at its history! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Mer...

Today, my interview with the legendary comedian and Canadian, Tommy Chong, who has spent the past 50 years delighting fans around the world. 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/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.n...

Without firing a single shot, the Canadian Forestry Corps saved lives and altered the course of the war for the Allies during the First World War. Today, we learn the history of this very unique army unit. 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.c...

This episode is sponsored by the Town of Wainwright. From a national park that saved the bison from extinction, to a 1929 fire that destroyed the community, to the German POW camp that was located nearby, Wainwright has a fascinating history I am going to explore here. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craig...

While the 1918 Battle of Scarpe would see a few thousand casualties on the Canadian side, it was also a huge victory for the Allies. In all, 3,300 Germans were captured and several kilometres of ground was taken as the war drew to a close. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com...

Beaverlodge, located a few hours north of Edmonton, is known for the giant beaver roadside attraction but there is much more to this community than that. Today, on this episode sponsored by The Town Of Beaverlodge, I look at the history of the community. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canad...