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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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...
The History Of Melville
February 23, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesThe hometown of Sid Abel, Melville famously saw its population surge from 4000 to 60000 in June 1939 when the Royal Couple visited for a few hours. The town also briefly moved time zones for the visit. 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 mor...
Black Immigration To The Prairies
February 19, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutesFrom 1909-1911, 1,500 Black Americans left Oklahoma and Texas for the Canadian Prairies. They would form vibrant communities despite the racism they faced, and the difficulties put in their way to enter 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 ...
The History Of Lacombe
February 16, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutesStarting as a stopping house, Lacombe became the birthplace of a Governor General, and its history features a KKK tar & feathering, the world's largest lure, the oldest operational blacksmith shop in Alberta and much more! 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/@c...
The Canoe River Train Crash
February 12, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutesOn Nov. 21, 1950, two trains collided in the mountains of northeastern BC. The crash would kill 21 soldiers on their way to Korea. When the trial of the telegraph operator began, he was represented by John Diefenbaker. This trial would raise profile, eventually helping him become Prime Minister in 1957. 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...
The History Of Onoway
February 09, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutesLocated near Lac Ste. Anne, which the Indigenous believed had a great serpent in it, Onoway's history includes a derailed train robbery, a great fire & even North America's largest pilgrimage site 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 Log Driver's Waltz
February 08, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutesThe Log Driver's Waltz is a classic National Film Board vignette, created to fill programming gaps on the CBC, has become a part of Canadian culture. So, how did it become such an ingrained part of our culture? Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: canadaehx.com/shop Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https:/...
The History Of Northern Sunrise
February 07, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutesFrom the burial place of 12-foot Davis, to the historical buildings, museums and Indigenous history, Northern Sunrise County has a deep and fascinating 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Sir William Stephenson
February 05, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutesWilliam Stephenson was a Canadian spy and First World War veteran who helped create the CIA & turn the tide of the Second World War. He was also friends with Ian Fleming who likely based James Bond off of him, even stating he was the real 007. 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/canadianhis...
The History Of Dauphin
February 03, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutesDauphin is a former HBC fort site and the home to Canada's most decorated soldier. It was also where guaranteed basic income was analyzed in an experiment and where a terrible flood once hit. 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 you...
The History of 100 Mile House
February 02, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes100 Mile House is a former stopping house along a fur trading trail, this community has seen a deadly unsolved plane crash, as well as a British Royal who ran a ranch nearby. 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. Vis...
SCTV
January 29, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesFor my latest nostalgia episode, I'm looking at SCTV! One of the best comedy shows ever made, through six seasons the cast of SCTV created iconic characters, mocked pop culture, changed comedy forever and heavily influenced the shows that came after it. 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/c...
The History of Canora
January 27, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutesCanora is a Ukrainian community that has many beautiful churches, a still-in-use railway station and three museums, including the famous Toy and Autograph Museum! 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 megaphon...
The History Of Athabasca
January 26, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutesAn important place for the Indigenous, Athabasca was also a major stopping point for gold seekers on their way to the Yukon. Athabasca would go through booms & busts, fires and triumphs to become an important centre today. 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/@c...
The History Of Valemount
January 24, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutesA supposed bigfoot sighting, one of the deadliest train crashes in Canadian history that changed Canadian history, and Mount Robson rising above the landscape, Valemount has a fascinating 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 Lea...
Chief Joe Capilano
January 22, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutesIn 1906, Chief Joe Capilano travelled with a group of Indigenous to meet directly with King Edward VII over the issue of land claims and he would inspire his people to fight for their lands. He would also gain the ire of many white Canadians who saw him as a nuisance. 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: y...
The History Of Vernon
January 20, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesThe City of Vernon got its start during a gold rush, and today is a thriving place with a great history. From its historical buildings and ranches, to some of the unique events in its history, Vernon has a unique history. It has also been visited by Queen Elizabeth II not once, but twice. 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: h...
The History Of Innisfail
January 19, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutesHome to some excellent museums, Innisfail has a deep history that dates back to its days as a stopping house along the Calgary-Edmonton Trail, as well as a huge wildlife park to visit that includes the world's largest animatronic bear. 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...
The History Of Trail
January 17, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutesHome of a legendary hockey team, as well as some fascinating stories. The community played a critical role in the Manhattan Project, has a Victoria Cross winner from World War One and some fascinating historical spots, like the famous Gulch. 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: yo...
The Quebec Winter Carnival
January 15, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutesStarted in 1894, and held annually since 1955, the Quebec Winter Carnival has become the largest winter festival in the Western Hemisphere. It has also brought Canada the enduring image of Bonhomme, the loveable snowman who is the spirit of the festival. 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/...
The History Of Willow Creek
January 12, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutesFrom an Indigenous UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the arrival of the NWMP, to its role in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, the MD of Willow Creek has a deep and fascinating history. It is also the birthplace of music legend, Joni Mitchell! 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 Yo...
The Edmund Fitzgerald
January 08, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutesLaunched in 1958, the Edmund Fitzgerald was called the Queen of the Lakes for its immense size. It would pass into legend on Nov. 10, 1975 when it sank suddenly in Ontario waters, taking 29 crew with it. It would become the most famous shipwreck in the Great Lakes, immortalized in song. 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/@cdnh...
The History Of Taber
January 05, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutesTaber, Alberta is a community features a long history that includes some interesting stories. From its role in Japanese Internment during the Second World War, to coal mining, a one-legged man on a rampage, a 4,000-year-old discovery and, of course, lots of corn. 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/@cdnh...
The 1939 Royal Tour
January 01, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutesOne of the biggest events in Canadian history was the arrival of the first reigning monarch to set foot on Canadian soil, King George VI with his wife Queen Victoria. From May to June 1939, the couple travelled 13,481 km around Canada where 75% of the Canadian population saw them. 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/@cdnhistory...
The History Of White City
December 29, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutesWhite City was formed in a field outside Regina in the 1950s thanks to the arrival of the Trans-Canada Highway. It quickly grew and was the home of Dad's Cookies for a time. Today its history continues with its innovative eco-museum. 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...
The History of Chase
December 27, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutesFrom the Secwepemc people who lived in the area for millennia, to the famous Salmon Runs, to one of the biggest saw mills in British Columbia for its time, Chase has a unique history. That history can also be explored in the Chase & District Museum. 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 You...
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutesNo new episode today because it is Christmas, but we will be back next week with small town histories and a look at the 1939 Royal Tour, one of the biggest events to ever occur in Canada. I wanted to say thank you to everyone, and tell you how much I appreciate you all. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The History of Okotoks
December 23, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutesLocated just south of Calgary, Okotoks has a fascinating history. From the immense rock dropped by a glacier nearby, to its many historical buildings. It was visited by Robert Kennedy in the 1960s, it even became a popular party place for men who wanted bars that barred women. 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: @canada...
A Legend Of The Air: The Avro Arrow
December 18, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutesThe Avro Arrow was a revolutionary aircraft that was faster than any other aircraft in the world. Before it could go into full production, and after $400 million had been spent, the program was scrapped by the Diefenbaker government. The plane would become mythical, while its demise impacted Canada for decades. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: http...
The Avro Arrow
December 18, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutesThe Avro Arrow was a revolutionary aircraft that was faster than any other aircraft in the world. Before it could go into full production, and after $400 million had been spent, the program was scrapped by the Diefenbaker government. The plane would become mythical, while its demise impacted Canada for decades. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: htt...
The History Of Oliver
December 16, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutesThe official Wine Capital of Canada (seriously, the Queen proclaimed it!), this community has a history dating back over 100 years but it owes its existence to WW1 soldiers. Today, learn about its cantaloupes, wines, dogs without fleas, a giant cherry pie 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.c...
The History Of Wetaskiwin
December 15, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutesFounded at the site where an Indigenous peace was formed, Wetaskiwin became an important stopping point along the railroad, and features many museums and even an 1885 Rebellion Fort! It also features a very old courthouse and water tower, some famous former residents and three amazing museums. 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 ...
Joseph Brant
December 11, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutesJoseph Brant was a skilled military leader and he spent much of his life trying to protect Indigenous land, & gain land for his people. Sadly, he was foiled in this attempt at every turn by England & America. Fighting for England during the Revolutionary War, he earned the respect of friends and foes, including George Washington Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/crai...
The History Of Smithers
December 08, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutesLocated in the interior of British Columbia, Smithers is a town with a very interesting history. This town started as a railway divisional point & grew to become an important city in BC. From Alpine Al, to the many NHL players from the city, to its historic buildings, there is much to learn about 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: @canadaehx@can...
The History of Humboldt
December 06, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutesHumboldt was an important site during the 1885 Red River Resistance, serving as the only telegraph link with Ottawa during the conflict. It also has many buildings that have stood for over a century, and its the hometown of Mr. Goalie himself, Glenn Hall! 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/@cdnhistorye...
Women's Suffrage
December 04, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutesFor decades, from the 1880s to the 1910s, women campaigned for the right to vote. While they would start to succeed in the 1910s, it was still a long road for many women in various provinces. It would not be until 1940 that Quebec granted the vote, while Indigenous women waited until 1960. 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/cana...
The History Of Glenboro
December 01, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutesOne of the oldest Icelandic communities in Canada, Glenboro has a large camel to honour the only Manitoba desert, a very old Icelandic church, was the site of a grizzly murder and is the hometown of a Manitoba curling legend. 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...
The Halifax Explosion
November 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourOn Dec. 6, 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbour. One of those ships was loaded with explosives, which ignited, producing the largest manmade explosion in human history to that point. In seconds, the 2.9 kiloton explosion killed 2,000 people, injured 9,000, and destroyed 12,000 buildings in a 2.6 kilometre radius. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Baird...
The History Of Sylvan Lake
November 24, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutesThis Alberta resort town started out as Snake Lake and became known for its waterslides and regattas, held each year. A former Kraft Hockeyville, Sylvan Lake also features one of the only lighthouses between the BC Coast & the Great Lakes. 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: yout...
The History Of Quesnel
November 22, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutesFounded during the gold rush days of British Columbia, Quesnel has a history that is celebrated throughout the community in parks, museums and more. From a grisly murder that created a provincial park, to relics of ships, a Royal visit and even a haunted doll, there are many great bits to learn in this episode! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@cana...
Canada's Great Depression
November 20, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutesWhile the United States gets most of the notice of The Great Depression, Canada was severely impacted. From Saskatchewan where dust storms and grasshoppers made life miserable at times, to the slave like conditions of relief camps and factories, it was a tough time for Canadians. 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/@cdnhistorye...
The History of Fairview
November 17, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesFairview was a community that began as another community before it moved location. Today, it has a thriving history, a stunning bridge and a deep history with many historical sites. It is also the hometown of Rachel Notley, the second female premier of Alberta! 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]...
The History Of Duchess
November 15, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutesThe home of the legendary cowboy John Ware, Duchess has many historical sites nearby to it to explore including the Duke of Sutherland Historical Site. It also has a deep history that includes a terrible fire, a shootout with village police 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/@cdnhistorye...
Chief Dan George
November 13, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutesThrough his life, Chief Dan George would be a chief of his people, a poet, an activist and musicians. It was as an actor he found the most success though, earning an Oscar nomination in 1971. He was much more than that, and his Lament for Confederation in 1967 remains a touchstone for Indigenous activism in the 20th century. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbai...
Activist, Poet, Actor, Icon: Chief Dan George
November 13, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutesThrough his life, Chief Dan George would be a chief of his people, a poet, an activist and musicians. It was as an actor he found the most success though, earning an Oscar nomination in 1971. He was much more than that, and his Lament for Confederation in 1967 remains a touchstone for Indigenous activism in the 20th century. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbai...
The Hillcrest Mine Disaster
November 06, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutesOn June 19, 1914, 237 men went down into the Hillcrest Mine at 7 a.m. At 9:30 a.m., the entire area was shaken by a huge explosion from the mine. By the end of the day, only 48 men had emerged alive. It remains to this day the deadliest mining disaster in Canadian history. 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 YouT...
The History of Brandon
November 03, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutesFounded with the CPR railroad in 1882, many of the early buildings from Brandon's history still stand, despite a fire bug burning down a dozen in 1913. The birthplace of goalie Turk Broda, Brandon was the scene of a tragic explosion, an air training centre, an internment camp and four Royal visits. 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 History Of Nanton
November 01, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutesHome to the Bomber Command Museum of Canada, Nanton has a great history dating back a century. Known as the Town of the Tap thanks to its spring water, there are many great antique stores, museums and more in this tiny Alberta community south of Calgary. 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] Ti...
The Red Green Show
October 30, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutesToday, I am looking at the Red Green Show, which ran for 15 years and produced 300 episodes. A Canadian cultural icon, Red Green was nearly gone forever after three years but due to the love fans had for the show, it stuck around for 12 more years and became something remembered fondly to this very day. www.redgreen.com https://www.rifelion.com/shows/kingoftheworld Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@ca...
The History of Fort Qu'Appelle
October 27, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutesThe area of Fort Qu'Appelle has a deep history that is fascinating. From its three forts, to the signing of Treaty 4, to its importance in the North West Resistance of 1885. The town has seen three Royal Family visits, and is the birthplace of both Eddie Shore and Buffy Sainte-Marie! 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:...