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 Rossburn
June 13, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutesRossburn has a fascinating history dating back to the 1880s, with waves of Polish and Ukrainian settlers arriving in the area. A visit to Rossburn can include a trip to the wonderful museum, the Ukrainian mass grave site that is the final resting place of scarlet fever victims, two one-room school houses, some beautiful Ukrainian churches and much more. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitt...
The Trans-Canada Pipeline
June 11, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutesThe Trans-Canada Pipeline, at the time of its construction, was the longest pipeline in the world. It was also an intense issue in the House of Commons during the debate over it. One man would die, several would be hospitalized, as the legislation was pushed through for approval by the deadline. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube: youtube.com/...
The History Of Rockwood
June 09, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutesRockwood, a Rural Municipality in Manitoba, is the home to a Victoria Cross winner and a Hockey Hall of Fame player. It also has a deep Indigenous history, several historic buildings and many things to explore locally if you love history. 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: youtub...
The History Of Gibbons
June 08, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutesThe community of Gibbons features a couple terrible fires, a family who helped build the railroad that they were travelling on, a wonderful museum, a prehistoric forest of dinosaurs and much more 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 abou...
The History Of Bruderheim
June 06, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutesSome great historical buildings and a wetland interpretive centre make for great places to check out in Bruderheim. On top of that, it is the location where a meteroite lit up the sky in 1960. SPONSORED IN PART BY GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA 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....
The Birth of the CBC
June 04, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutesWhat started as an effort to limit American content from reaching Canadian radios, would become an organization that would play a vital and integral role in the development of Canadian culture, the CBC. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ontario Elections
June 02, 2022 15:29 - 5 hoursOn my other podcast From John to Justin, I spent five weeks looking at every Ontario election from 1867 to 2018. Every premier, every election, every gaffe, every triumph, all of it. I have compiled that into one large episode that I am releasing here on Canadian History Ehx, so...enjoy! 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/@cdn...
The History Of 150 Mile House
June 01, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutesIn this tiny community, whose history includes a stage coach robbery, you will find a very old school and courthouse that still stand after over a century. 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/ad...
The History of Borden
May 30, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutesThis small Saskatchewan community was once the childhood hometown of John Diefenbaker, the future prime minister of Canada. That history, along with many other aspects of the town's history, are celebrated to this day there. 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/canad...
The Confederation Bridge
May 28, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutesFrom a proposed underground train in the 1890s, to broken promises by the federal government in the 1950s and 1960s, it took until 1997 for PEI to officially get its fixed link connection to the mainland. The Confederation Bridge would become an iconic symbol of Canada, and an amazing engineering project. 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://w...
The History of Black Diamond
May 25, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutesStarted as a coal mining camp, Black Diamond would grow thanks to the booming oil industry of Turner Valley. Its history features a giant glacial erratic, a visit from Winston Churchill and a terrible fire in 1949. 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/canadianhistory...
The History Of Ajax
May 24, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutesNamed for a famous British ship, the community of Ajax began as a munitions plant during the Second World War, and would adapt from that to become an important Ontario community with many diverse industries. 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 Lea...
The History Of Ashcroft
May 23, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutesHome to 3,000-year-old Indigenous remains, Ashcroft was an important area for the CPR in BC during its construction. The site of a train robbery and a favourite spot for a Group of Seven painter. 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...
Cartier And The Indigenous
May 21, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutesIn the 1530s, Jacques Cartier made three trips to Canada. He would claim the territory for France, nearly die from scurvy, establish a fort and kidnap several Indigenous to take to France. 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 megaphon...
The History Of Hazlet
May 18, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutesLocated near a large glacial erratic, Hazlet has a history that dates back a century. Home to the legendary Hazlet Elks baseball team, it is also at the forefront of green energy with its very recognizable wind turbine. 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/canadianhi...
The History Of Shaunavon
May 16, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutesLocated in southwest Saskatchewan, Shaunavon has had a deep history dating back to the Indigenous. From its water that was so pure it was given to the King and Queen in 1939, to its celebrated hockey players, to its many historic buildings. 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: you...
Expo 67
May 14, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutesExpo 67 was the most successful world's fair of the 20th century, with over 50 million people coming to the exposition. It would be the centrepiece of Canada's Centennial, and it would change not only Montreal, but 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/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Lear...
The History Of Atikokan
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutesWhat started as a small settlement in the Ontario bush would become one of the largest engineering projects of the 20th century. While its mining history was short, there is plenty of history to explore in Atikokan. 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/canadianhistor...
The History of Starland County
May 09, 2022 15:36 - 20 minutesStarland County features several important historical spots, including the ghost town of Rowley. It also home to a ferry and the first female reeve in Alberta history. SPONSORED IN PART BY GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA 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 ...
Industrial Women's Softball League
May 08, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutesFor a period of 15 years, the Industrial Women's Softball League in Ontario thrived in places like London. Many stars would emerge, including Hazel Shackleton. This episode was sponsored by Lionel Romain. 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 ...
The Constitution
May 07, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutesThe Canadian Constitution is a landmark document in Canadian history, which gave Canada full independence from Britain, was a long process that deeply divided the country. Nonetheless, it changed 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/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad ...
The History Of Lone Butte
May 04, 2022 11:50 - 13 minutesOnce the biggest town in the Cariboo, this community still exists to this day, getting its name from the volcanic plug next to the town. It also has some historic buildings, and some great stories from its history. 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/canadianhistorye...
The History of Carberry
May 03, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutesCarberry is not only the home to one of the few remaining World War One trench systems in the world, but it also has some impressive historical buildings, a great museum and a unique story regarding the Royal Family. 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/canadianhistor...
The History of Norfolk County
May 02, 2022 16:47 - 24 minutesA deep history that stretches back to the War of 1812, there are many historic buildings that still exist in the area that you can explore. On top of that, there are several wonderful museums to see! 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 ...
Street Cents
April 30, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutesFrom 1989 to 2006, over the course of 932 episodes, Street Cents served as the only consumer affairs show for young adults in Canada. It would also have a big impact on the Halifax film industry, and even bring about another famous show, Trailer Park Boys. 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/...
The History Of Cabri
April 27, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutesIn Cabri, the birthplace of Bobby Gimby, you will find two historic churches, a great local museum and unique sand hills that were created as the ice sheets melted during the last ice age. 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 ...
The History Of The Souris River Area
April 26, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutesThe area of the Souris River has documented evidence of Indigenous activity going back thousands of years. On top of that, there are several famous women who came from the area, a swinging bridge, many historical buildings, a lovable river boat captain and much more! 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/...
The History Of Hinton
April 25, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutesAfter nearly becoming a ghost town, Hinton would reverse that trend and become a thriving community. With two great museums, its history includes a lot of forestry, coal and one of the worst train crashes in Canadian history. 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/cana...
Changing Quebec: The Richard Riot
April 23, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutesAn incident in 1955 on the ice in a game between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens would change hockey, and Quebec, forever. What began as a fight on the ice, became a precursor event to the Quiet Revolution. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Ti...
The Richard Riot
April 23, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutesWhat started as a melee on the ice, would become the Richard Riot in the streets of Montreal and the precursor to the Quiet Revolution of the 1960s that changed the Province of Quebec 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 YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
The History Of Wabamun
April 21, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutesFrom its start as a resort community around one of Alberta's most popular lakes, to its powerplants, to an old log church and Canada's largest dragonfly, there is much to see in this 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/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about ...
The History Of Bragg Creek
April 20, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutesThe small foothills community of Bragg Creek was the site of a famous ranch, Canada's first-ever hostel, and also the filming location of the iconic CBC show, North of 60! 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...
The Great Vancouver Fire
April 16, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutesOn June 13, 1886, bush clearing fires merged and destroyed the new City of Vancouver in 45 minutes, burning down 600-1000 buildings & killing dozens in the process. The city was only two months old when it was completely destroyed. 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 History Of Villeneuve
April 14, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutesNearby to the only Indigenous band who enfranchised in the 20th century, Villeneuve features a 737 sitting in a field that has been used for filming and training over the years. 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....
The History of Lumsden
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutesHome to the Indigenous for at least 9,500 years, Lumsden grew into an important community near Regina. Known for its famous duck derby and historic churches, it has also seen several terrible floods over the course of its history. 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...
James Gladstone
April 09, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutesAn Indigenous activist through his life, James Gladstone became the first Indigenous person appointed to the Senate in 1958, two years before the Indigenous could vote. He served until 1971. 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 mega...
The History Of Cochrane
April 07, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutesWhat started as a large ranch on the prairie, would evolve into an important community in Southern Alberta. Through fires, vice-regal visits, and many historic buildings, Cochrane has a great history to explore. 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 ...
The History Of Lac La Hache
April 06, 2022 11:03 - 11 minutesThis small community in British Columbia has a unique story behind its name, several famous ranches, Canada's longest log barn and much more to discover! 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/adch...
Stompin' Tom Connors
April 02, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutesIf you want to know the history of Canada, listen to the music of Stompin' Tom. In a career that spanned 60 years, he wore his Canadian pride on his sleeve as he sang about the people, events and places of the country he loved. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnh...
The History of Rocky View County
March 30, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutesHome to historic ranches, the first hostel in Canada, Balzac Billy, Squirt the Skunk, some great museums and even an atmosphereic phenomenon, Rocky View County has a fascinating history to discover. 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 a...
The 1989 Quebec Blackout
March 26, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutesOn March 13, 1989, the largest solar storm of the Space Age, and the biggest since 1930, slammed into the Earth. It would send the entire province of Quebec into darkness for nine hours. From that storm, came major changes to Quebec's electrical grid. 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/ca...
The History Of Crossfield
March 23, 2022 15:07 - 17 minutesHome to an Indigenous bison jump site, Crossfield began as a stopping house along a wagon road. Today, it is a community with a deep history, and a very cool atmospheric phenomenon! 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 choi...
John Tootoosis
March 19, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutesFor over 60 years, John Tootoosis travelled Canada uniting Indigenous into large cooperative organizations to ensure they could protect their rights with the federal government. His entire life was devoted to upholding treaty rights for his people. 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/canadi...
The History Of Lumby
March 16, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutesStarting as a gold rush town, Lumby grew to become a major timber supplier in British Columbia. Through its history, it has been a Kraft Hockeyville, had a bank robbery & even bombed by the Japanese during WW2! 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 ...
Canada Ends The Death Penalty
March 12, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutesFrom 1867 to 1962, 710 people were put to death in Canada by hanging. After several tries, Canada finally ended the death penalty in 1976, although it almost came back in 1987. Today, I look at how Canada ended capital punishment. 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...
The History Of Warren
March 09, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutesThe community of Warren Manitoba, which went through three name changes, features a great little museum, a dominant baseball team and a historic elevator that was saved from demolition. 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 ...
The History Of Yellowhead County
March 07, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutesFrom internment camps, to coal mining ghost towns, to many historical sites, a sea monster & even a terrible train crash, Yellowhead County has a fascinating history to explore. SPONSORED IN PART BY GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA 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/canadianh...
Joan Bamford Fletcher
March 05, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutesFor six weeks in 1945, Joan Bamford Fletcher led 2000 Dutch civilians through the Indonesian jungle, dealing with monsoons, rebels and more to bring them to safety. She would earn the respect of the Japanese, with even the rebels avoiding her. OTD in Canadian Military History: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZZQKAo8CqUzsUoOhuQdYw Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/...
Ukrainians In Canada
March 04, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutesIn this special new episode, I am looking at the history of Ukrainians in Canada, who have helped shape Canada in many large ways since they first began arriving in 1891. From the first settlers, to a Governor General, to the Great One, there are many great stories to tell. 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 You...
More Than Tonto: Jay Silverheels
February 26, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesStarting as a lacrosse star in Canada, Jay Silverheels transitioned that into an acting career. As Tonto, he broke barriers for Indigenous actors and then spent the rest of his life working to help Indigenous actors in Hollywood. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cd...