Canadian History Ehx
695 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsFollow 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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The History Of Wainwright
August 27, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutesThis 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: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.co...
The Battle of Scarpe
August 26, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutesWhile 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: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistorye...
The History Of Beaverlodge
August 25, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutesBeaverlodge, 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: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryeh...
An Interview With Michael Long
August 24, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutesMichael Long is the creator of Radio General, an excellent World War Two video game that centres on Canada and the battles Canada fought. He took time to speak with me about creating the game and the response behind it. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhis...
The Kanesatake Resistance
August 22, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutesFor 270 years, the Indigenous at Oka had seen their land sold off and developed without consultation. Then, for several months in 1990, a group of Mohawk Indigenous stood up against developers to prevent a golf course from being built onto their land. It would change Canada forever. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistor...
The History Of Stony Plain
August 20, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutesThis episode is sponsored by The Town of Stony Plain. It is my hometown and a place that takes history seriously. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canada Year-By-Year: 1890
August 19, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutesToday on the podcast, I look at Canada in 1890, a year that featured three provincial elections, and the births of several very important Canadians, and the death of the legendary Chief Crowfoot. Support the show at www.patreon.com/canadaehx E-mail me at [email protected] Register for my conferences at www.canadaehx.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The History Of Stettler
August 18, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutesThis episode is sponsored by Destination Stettler. Today on the podcast, I look at the history of Stettler, Alberta, from the story of a unique flying machine, to railway tours, to the largest cigar factory in Western Canada. Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/canadaehx E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.canadaehx.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An Interview With Kim Mitchell
August 17, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutesToday, I talk to one of Canada's most successful musicians, Kim Mitchell, who has had a string of hits going back to the 1970s. Enjoy! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The History of Vegreville
August 13, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutesThis episode is sponsored by The Town Of Vegreville. Today, I look at the history of Vegreville, Alberta, from the visits by royalty, the hill steeped in myth near to it and of course, the world's largest egg and the amazing history behind it. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: ...
The Raid On Dieppe
August 12, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutesOn Aug. 19, 1942, 5,000 Canadians took part in a raid on Dieppe. Within nine hours, 67% of them would be dead, wounded or captured. Without that sacrifice though, D-Day may never have been successful. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more ...
An Interview With Mark Hebscher
August 10, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutesToday, I interview author Mark Hebscher, who wrote a book about George Orton, the first Canadian to win an Olympic medal. We talk about his book, Canadian sports and the life of Orton. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad ch...
Fred Sasakamoose
August 08, 2020 14:39 - 22 minutesTaken from his family at the age of 6 and sent to Residential School, Fred Sasakamoose would overcome that trauma to become the first Indigenous person with treaty status to play in the NHL, as well as a leader for future generations. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx L...
The 1918-19 NHL Spanish Flu Season
August 06, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutesWhile the 1919 Stanley Cup Final gets most of the attention when it come to the Spanish Flu, the virus impacted the NHL even before the death of Joe Hall. Today, I look at the Spanish Flu season. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Canada Year-By-Year: 1891
August 05, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBI mixed up my episodes on accident, so 1891 is being covered before 1890. Nonetheless, it is a year that would see the death of a prime minister, a mining disaster and the birth of a great Canadian. Register for my Aug. 30 Zoom History Conference at www.canadaehx.com Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/canadaehx E-mail: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @bairdo37
An Interview With Todd Caissie
August 03, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutesToday, I talk with Todd Caissie, a member of the board of directors for the New Brunswick Internment Camp Museum. We talk about the history of the camp, the notable people kept there and the history of internment in Canada. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadi...
Bobbie Rosenfeld
August 01, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutesOne of Canada's greatest all-around athlete, Bobbie Rosenfeld would have a legendary athletic career that covered nearly every sport imaginable. Today on the podcast, I look at Canada's Female Athlete of the Half Century (1900-1950) Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Lea...
The Battle of Assoro
July 29, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutesIn order to take Mount Assoro in the Battle of Sicily, a group of Canadian soldiers, including Farley Mowat, would scale a 1,000 foot cliff at night to accomplish their task. This is the story of the Battle of Assoro. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about y...
An Interview With The Alberta Railway Museum
July 27, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutesToday on the podcast, my interview with Stephen from the Alberta Railway Museum in Edmonton. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Trans-Canada Highway
July 25, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutesToday on the podcast, I look at the beginning of the Trans-Canada Highway and its construction from 1950 to 1971. It would become a unifying symbol of Canada. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canada Year-By-Year: 1889
July 22, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MBI continue my look at every year in Canada's history with 1889, closing out the third decade for the country. It was a quiet year overall. Join my Zoom History Conference on the 1913 White Hurricane. $5 to register at www.canadaehx.com or free for patrons ($3/month) www.patroen.com/canadaehx E-mail: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @bairdo37
An Interview With Steven Kerzner (Ed The Sock)
July 20, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutesEd The Sock has been a staple of Canadian media for two decades, and today I speak with the man behind the legend of Ed the Sock; Steven Kerzner! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stadacona and Hochelaga
July 18, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutesWhen Jacques Cartier arrived in what would be Quebec, he found two villages. One, Stadacona, had 500 people and the other, Hochelaga, had 1,500-3,000. While these villages wouldn't last the century, upon them would be built Montreal and Quebec City. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canad...
The Battle of Verrieres Ridge
July 15, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutesFrom July 19 to 25, 1944, Canada would suffer its worst casualty numbers since the Dieppe Raid in 1942. It was the Battle of Verrieres Ridge, a battle that killed so many, the military pushed it under the rug. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad c...
An Interview With Janet Tryhuba Of Fort Ed
July 13, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBFort Edmonton Park is my favourite place to go in the summer. I love the history, and the feeling of the park. Unfortunately, its been going through renovations for two years. Today, I talked with Janet Tryhuba about the renovations and Ford Edmonton Park. Register for my Zoom history conference about the 1913 White Hurricane at www.canadaehx.com Cost is $5 or free for my patrons. Be a patron for as little as $3/month at www.patreon.com/canadaehx E-mail: [email protected] Facebook...
Canada's Year Without A Summer
July 11, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutesWhen Mount Tambora erupted in 1815, it was the largest eruption in recorded history. That eruption would have severe consequences for Canada in 1816 and 1817. Let's look at the Year Without A Summer! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Canada Year-By-Year: 1888
July 08, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBA quiet year in terms of events, but there were several notable births for Canada in 1888, including two Victoria Cross recipients and Grey Owl, while Canada would also lose Big Bear. Join me as I continue my look at each year of Canada's history with 1888. Register for my Zoom History Conference on the 1913 Great Lake Storm by going to www.canadaehx.com and clicking Register or e-mailing [email protected]. Registration is $5 or free for patrons. Patreon: www.patreon.com/canadaehx
An Interview With Andy Kim
July 06, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutesAndy Kim is one of Canada's most successful musicians. From his hit songs, such as Sugar Sugar and Rock Me Gently, to his 50 year career that has seen him work with music legends, Kim has had a life far from ordinary. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhisto...
Chief Poundmaker
July 04, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutesHe pushed for peace and saved lives during the North West Rebellion. Nonetheless, he was wrongfully convicted of treason by the government in 1885. Today, I look at the legendary Cree Chief Poundmaker Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. V...
The Raid On Black Rock
July 01, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutesThe War of 1812 had good battles and bad battles for Canada. Some battles started good but ended bad, despite being a victory. Such was the case with the Raid on Black Rock on July 11, 1813. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
An Interview With The History Wrangler
June 29, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutesHe is one of the top historians in Alberta, bringing the history of the province to life through books, song and his educational programs. Today on the podcast, my interview with The History Wrangler. Find him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/albertahistory and visit his website at www.historywrangler.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected]...
The Regina Cyclone
June 27, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutesOn June 30, 1912, the deadliest tornado in Canadian history would tear through Regina, Saskatchewan for three minutes, leaving devastation behind it. Today, the story of the Regina Cyclone Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Canada Year-By-Year: 1887
June 24, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.7 MBA year that saw a terrible mine disaster, the birth of two amazing Canadian athletes and the death of a noted explorer, 1887 was quite the year for Canada. On June 29 at 2:30 p.m., I will be hosting a Zoom History Conference on the Barr Colony Expedition. Register by e-mailing me at [email protected] Website: www.canadaehx.com Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37
An Interview With Canadian Cemetery History
June 22, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBCanada has a lot of cemeteries, and a lot of history tied to them. Adam Montgomery looks at that history with his Canadian Cemetery History project, and he took time to speak with me about it. Enjoy! Register for my June 29 Zoom history conference on the Barr Colony Expedition of 1903, only $10 - E-mail [email protected] or visit www.canadaehx.com Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird
Chief Nicola/Nikola
June 20, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutesChief Nicola/Nikola was the chief of the Okanagan people for much of the first half of the 19th Century. During that time he fostered good relations with the Hudson's Bay Company, launched a huge war against the people who killed his father and changed British Columbia forever. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx...
Chief Nicola/Nikola Of The Okanagan
June 20, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBChief Nicola/Nikola was the chief of the Okanagan people for much of the first half of the 19th Century. During that time he fostered good relations with the Hudson's Bay Company, launched a huge war against the people who killed his father and changed British Columbia forever. Sign up for my June 29 Zoom History Conference by e-mailing me at [email protected] or visiting www.canadaehx.com Support the show: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Facebook: w...
The Pig War
June 17, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutesIt was a war involving a few thousand soldiers, several ships and two great 19th Century powers. It would last four months, and in the end, one pig will have died. Welcome to the Pig War. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad...
Canada's Slavery History
June 16, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutesWe like to think that Canada did not have a slavery history, but we did and it lasted nearly as long as the American Slavery Era. Today, I look that history from the 1600s to the 1800s. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad c...
An Interview With Sass Jordan
June 15, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutesShe is one of Canada's most accomplished musical artists. A Juno award winner, a Billboard Female Rock Artist award winner, with soundtracks and several hits to her name. Today, my interview with Sass Jordan. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Le...
The Indigenous And Vikings Meet
June 13, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutesIt is the first known incident of east meeting west, and it happened 500 years before John Cabot and Jacques Cartier arrived in what would be Canada. This is the story of the first interactions between the Indigenous and the Vikings. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.co...
Canada Year-By-Year: 1886
June 10, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 13.3 MBAfter the year of 1885 that saw rebellion, the completion of a transcontinental railway and more, 1886 was a year that saw more stability and a return to normal for Canada. Today, I look at that year as Canada moves into the second half of the 1880s. E-mail: [email protected] Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Website: www.canadaehx.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx
An Interview With Rod Pederson
June 08, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutesFor 20 years, Rod Pederson was the Voice of the Riders, and arguably one of the most famous individuals in Saskatchewan. Today, he has his own show, the Rod Pederson Show, which is fast becoming one of the most popular Internet sports shows in Canada. Rod took time to speak with me about his life and career. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada....
The On-To-Ottawa Trek
June 06, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutesWhat began as a trek to Ottawa by thousands of unemployed men in 1935, would end in a terrible riot in Regina. Wanting to get better pay and conditions at work camps, the protesters were met by a federal government who saw them only as revolutionaries pushing Communism. This is the story of the Trek and the Riot that changed Canada. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mast...
The On-To-Ottawa Trek/Regina Riot
June 06, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 16.3 MBWhat began as a trek to Ottawa by thousands of unemployed men in 1935, would end in a terrible riot in Regina. Wanting to get better pay and conditions at work camps, the protesters were met by a federal government who saw them only as revolutionaries pushing Communism. This is the story of the Trek and the Riot that changed Canada. E-mail: [email protected] Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Website: www.canadaehx.com Support Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com and ...
The Battle At Ridgeway
June 03, 2020 15:16 - 17 minutesIt was the first time in 50 years a foreign invader attacked Ontario, and, to date, the last time. When the Fenians crossed into Canada from the USA, they would find an under-trained and under-prepared Canadian militia and the defeat of the Canadians would be wiped from our history for 25 years. Nonetheless, the Battle of Ridgeway was an important moment for Canada. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Tw...
An Interview With Bif Naked
June 01, 2020 14:32 - 24 minutesShe is one of Canada’s most iconic musicians. From the 1990s to today, she has filled venues and arenas, and rocked the world with her unique brand of music. Today on the podcast, I talk with Bif Naked about her life, career and what is coming next. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouT...
The Diefenbunkers
May 30, 2020 14:39 - 24 minutes - 23.2 MBIn the late 1950s and early 1960s, the Canadian government embarked on a secret campaign to build several dozen emergency government bunkers to protect officials in the event of nuclear war. The largest was the Diefenbunker outside of Ottawa and today on the podcast, I look at the story of these long gone relics of the Cold War. Join the Discord Server at https://discord.gg/zVFe36E E-mail: [email protected] Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Website: www.canadaehx.com Facebook:...
Canada Year-By-Year: 1885
May 27, 2020 20:46 - 27 minutes - 26.4 MBIt was a big year for Canada in 1885. The country would deal with a rebellion, a racist head tax and the completion of the transcontinental railway. Several important people would be born this year, and a few would see their stories come to an end. Join the conversation on Discord at https://discord.gg/zVFe36E E-mail: [email protected] Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Website: www.canadaehx.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbai...
An Interview With This Is A Disaster
May 25, 2020 14:14 - 41 minutesThere are many great podcasts out there, and one of the best in my opinion is This Is A Disaster, a podcast about disasters and the music they make us listen to. I really enjoy this podcast and have since I first discovered it a year ago, and I think you will love it as well. Today, I interview Peter and Leigh from the podcast. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon:...
The Victoria Steamship Disaster
May 23, 2020 14:09 - 20 minutesIt was a day of celebration on Victoria Day, 1881 but that celebration turned to horror after an overloaded Victoria steamship began to tip due to rowdy passengers. What would follow is the tale of the worst maritime disaster to that point, with over 181 lives lost, all in only 12 feet of water. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tik...