Canadian History Ehx

Way back in 1937, Bill Bill Aberhart, the premier of Alberta, attempted to deal with the press that he saw as unfair. He would implement an act that would limit the freedom of the press, force newspapers to print retractions and he even tried to jail a journalist. This is the story of Bible Bill and his crusade against the newspapers of Alberta Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohc...

It was in 1912 when two men, who hated each other, took a 52 day trip across the country. Becoming the first to cross Canada by car was no easy task. They dealt with empty gas tanks, no roads, mud, swamps and steep cliffs. This is the story of their journey, the first of many Canadians would eventually take across the country.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/col...

Once, the bison in North America could circle the Earth 1.3 times, but within a few decades, they couldn’t circle a city block. This is the story of people killing without thought, governments using hunting as a means to put down a people and the end of an era for an entire species.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeac...

It was a decisive battle in the 1837 Lower Canada Rebellion, and it would result in a literal massacre at a church by the British. It was a battle that broke the Patriotes and their cause, would result in the loss of two of their leaders and spell the end of the rebellion itself.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoff...

Today, we know all the provinces but there was a time where only one province existed...the Province of Canada. During its existence it would see open corruption among the Governor General, riots, the burning of parliament buildings and an effort to literally get rid of the French through assimilation.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history...

Prior to 1947, Canada produced 1/10th of the oil that it used domestically. Alberta was a have-not province, and Imperial Oil decided to drill one more well after 133 dry wells. They chose a site near Leduc, Alberta. The discovery they made there would change Alberta, and Canada forever.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: bu...

He was never knocked out, he took Muhammad Ali the distance twice and was called “the toughest guy I ever fought” by Ali. He is George Chuvalo, and he can be considered the greatest Canadian boxer of all-time. This is the story of his life, before, during and after the ring.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.co...

They once numbered over 5,000 and dotted the landscape of the Canadian Prairies. Today, less than 500 remain and fewer survive each year. The grain elevator is a symbol of Canada and its growth through the 20th century. Today, I look at the rise and the fall of this icon of the Canadian landscape. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx D...

It was the largest strike in Canadian history, and it involved 35,000 people from nearly every industry in the City of Winnipeg. It would last for weeks, result in deaths and change the landscape of Canada in many ways. This is the story of the strike that crippled Winnipeg and would eventually bring us Universal Health Care Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collec...

It is a coffee shop that is part of Canadiana. Love them or hate them, there is no denying the impact Tim Hortons has had on Canada. In today’s episode, I look at not the company that it is now, but the origins of the company, when it was just a dream of an NHL hockey player named Tim Horton.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donat...

Kit Coleman was the first female war correspondent in the world, the first syndicated Canadian columnist and one of the most popular journalists of the 1890s and 1900s. Despite all that, she dealt with prejudice against her sex and a constant push to write about “women’s topics”. Today, she is remembered as a pioneering journalist that made the road for countless female journalists today. Support:...

In 1970, Canada made the decision to ditch Imperial measurements and go metric. If you think the carbon tax was a hot button issue, then the metric system was that multiplied by 1000. From Conservative MPs opening a gas station that sold by the gallon, to regular people suing the government, it was not an easy transition. This is the story of that change that had lasting impacts on Canada. Support...

While Canada is a constitutional monarchy today with a parliament, there was a brief Republic of Canada for a few months in 1837 and 1838. Its story is one of rebellion, open war with the British and some very poor planning. Oh, and there is also a bank and president and more! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.c...

Once called the Eighth Wonder of the World, and for a time, the longest bridge in the world, the building of Victoria Bridge was a monumental effort in the 1850s that forever changed Montreal. Today, I look at the construction of that bridge.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (C...

We don’t think of Canada as a place where a lot of wars have been fought, but this isn’t the case. Canada has seen several wars, including the Fraser Canyon War. For a few months in 1858, during the Fraser River Gold Rush, their were militant companies, decapitated bodies and a worry of American annexation. Today, I dive into that insane world of the gold rush. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch...

He was there when the Red Baron was shot down, saved hundreds of lives in the Race Against Death, participated in The Hunt for the Mad Trapper and above it all, had an immense impact on the history of aviation in Canada, and the history of Canada itself. Today, I look at the legendary Wop May. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donat...

Magog and its history dates back over 200 years, all thanks to the American Revolutionary War. Along the way since then, they have had some great people, and some interesting characters, pass through the community. That isn’t even mentioning the monster that lives below the waves along the shores of Magog. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-hist...

It was the winter of 1929, fears of a diphtheria epidemic were high as a man had been diagnosed with the contagious disease. With no means of communication, and a limited supply of vaccines, it was up to several people to travel hundreds of kilometres through frigid temperatures to save lives. This is the story of The Race Against Death! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadash...

The first town in northern Ontario, and the second copper-mine town in North America, Bruce Mines had a brief but thriving mining industry for 30 years. Today, I look at that history, before, during and after, with help from the very words of the people who lived it. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitte...

The subject of the documentary Devil At Your Heels, Daredevil Ken Carter made a name for himself jumping cars. He tried to become the world’s greatest daredevil by jumping the St. Lawrence River but that is a story unto itself. Today, I look at the life and career of the man they called “The Mad Canadian” Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-histo...

For two years, U-boats patrolled the inland Canadian waterway of the St. Lawrence River. During that time, they would sink multiple ships, take the lives of dozens of Canadian sailors and put a country on edge as the war reached the home front. Today, I look at the Battle of the St. Lawrence, a time when Canada had to defend its waters against a silent killer. It is a story of success and failures...

For roughly half a century, margarine was a no-go in Canada. With the dairy industry successfully lobbying the federal government to keep margarine off Canada’s shelves. Nonetheless, margarine made its way to Canadians thanks to Newfoundland bootleggers. This is the story of how margarine has had a tough go for Canadians over the past century. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohca...

From 1909 to 1911, 1,000 African-Americans came from the American South to Alberta and Saskatchewan. Before racist attitudes closed the door on the immigration, those black settlers would found several communities in the prairie provinces. One of those communities was Amber Valley, which had a short history but an impactful one on Alberta and Canada. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canad...

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1952 was a huge moment for the 20th century. It was also a big moment for Canada as a member of the Commonwealth, and the efforts to bring the Coronation to Canadian television screens would involve fighter jets, RCMP escorts and more. This is the story of Canada and the Coronation Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/c...

During Canada’s Centennial in 1967, the Confederation Train took Canada’s history to dozens of cities and hundreds of thousands of Canadians. Over the course of the year, the train would stop in cities and spread the message of our history.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird...