5 Threaded Spouts
Canada has many beautiful national parks, and I am looking at the history of each one.
Today, it is Vuntut National Park in the Yukon!
Located in the far north of the Yukon, the area of the national park is in the territory of the Dene and Inuit.
Today, it is Vuntut National Park in the Yukon!
Located in the far north of the Yukon, the area of the national park is in the territory of the Dene and Inuit.
01:20 PM - Apr 27, 2024
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Canada has had many famous horses achieve sports greatness.
Tiny Dancer.
Big Ben.
Then there was Hickstead, and this is his story.
Hickstead's rider was Eric Lamaze and together they brought sports glory to Canada.
Hickstead was born on March 2, 1996 in Belgium.
Tiny Dancer.
Big Ben.
Then there was Hickstead, and this is his story.
Hickstead's rider was Eric Lamaze and together they brought sports glory to Canada.
Hickstead was born on March 2, 1996 in Belgium.
10:09 AM - Apr 27, 2024
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On this day in 1863, SS Anglo Saxon sank after running aground in Clam Cove, Newfoundland in dense fog.
After hitting the rocks, the ship broke up within an hour.
Of the 445 people aboard, 237 died in one of Canada's worst shipwrecks.
After hitting the rocks, the ship broke up within an hour.
Of the 445 people aboard, 237 died in one of Canada's worst shipwrecks.
09:50 AM - Apr 27, 2024
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On this day in 1813, an American force captured York (now Toronto).
The community was plundered and burned before the Americans left after two weeks.
The Parliamentary Mace of Upper Canada was stolen. It was returned in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt.
The community was plundered and burned before the Americans left after two weeks.
The Parliamentary Mace of Upper Canada was stolen. It was returned in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt.
09:49 AM - Apr 27, 2024
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On this day in 1888, Florence La Badie was born.
Raised in Montreal, she became one of of the most popular actresses of the silent film era.
From 1909 to 1917, she appeared in 185 films.
She died at the height of her fame in 1917 in a car accident.
Raised in Montreal, she became one of of the most popular actresses of the silent film era.
From 1909 to 1917, she appeared in 185 films.
She died at the height of her fame in 1917 in a car accident.
09:46 AM - Apr 27, 2024
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On this day in 1942, a referendum on conscription was held in Canada.
While most of Canada votes for conscription, 70 per cent of people in Quebec vote against it.
Conscription began in November 1944 but only 2,463 men reached the front lines. Of those, 69 died.
While most of Canada votes for conscription, 70 per cent of people in Quebec vote against it.
Conscription began in November 1944 but only 2,463 men reached the front lines. Of those, 69 died.
09:44 AM - Apr 27, 2024
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Your support means a lot. Sharing history is what I love, and you help keep that going. Thank you :)
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04:38 PM - Apr 26, 2024
The thrift store haul today. It was a good trip to find Canadian history books!
03:14 PM - Apr 26, 2024
Thank you Mary for sending me this great book! I really appreciate it :)
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PO Box 2384
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Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta
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03:11 PM - Apr 26, 2024
Where you can hear Canadian History Ehx on the radio this weekend.
Times are local, but double check in your area.
My radio episodes are different from my podcast episodes. They are longer and more in-depth.
Times are local, but double check in your area.
My radio episodes are different from my podcast episodes. They are longer and more in-depth.
02:23 PM - Apr 26, 2024
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On this day in 1900, a chimney fire in Hull spread across the city and into Ottawa.
By the end of the day, two-thirds of Hull was destroyed, while one-fifth of Ottawa was burned to the ground.
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By the end of the day, two-thirds of Hull was destroyed, while one-fifth of Ottawa was burned to the ground.
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Ottawa-Hull Fire of 1900 – Canadian History Ehx
https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/745E89/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU1223023222.mp3 It was a beautiful spring morning in Hull, Quebec on April 26, 1900. The sun was shining, the leaves were emerging on trees and birds were chirping to welcome the new season after a long winter. But there was still a ch..
09:14 AM - Apr 26, 2024
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Happy birthday to Stana Katic, born on this day in 1978 in Hamilton!
In her acting career, she played Kate Beckett on Castle, Emily Bryne on Absentia, among many other roles.
She has won three People's Choice Awards in her career.
In her acting career, she played Kate Beckett on Castle, Emily Bryne on Absentia, among many other roles.
She has won three People's Choice Awards in her career.
09:08 AM - Apr 26, 2024
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On this day in 1922, Jeanne Sauvé was born in Prud'homme, Saskatchewan.
She became the 1st female Francophone federal cabinet minister, the 1st female Speaker of the House and the 1st female Governor General.
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She became the 1st female Francophone federal cabinet minister, the 1st female Speaker of the House and the 1st female Governor General.
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Jeanne Sauve – Canadian History Ehx
https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/745E89/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU7761834413.mp3 Support Canadian History Ehx with a donation at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU After a couple dozen Governors General, spanning over 100 years, we have finally reached the point where Canada made the step to have i..
08:51 AM - Apr 26, 2024
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On this day in 1994, Due South debuted as a TV movie.
The movie had high ratings, which led to the creation of the series.
Running from 1994 to 1999, the show won 15 Geminis, including Best Dramatic TV Series three times.
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The movie had high ratings, which led to the creation of the series.
Running from 1994 to 1999, the show won 15 Geminis, including Best Dramatic TV Series three times.
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Due South – Canadian History Ehx
https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/745E89/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU6182948918.mp3 You can support Canadian History Ehx with a donation at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU In the Canadian wilderness, RCMP Sergeant Robert Fraser discovers the carcass of a caribou encased in ice. As he investigates, ..
08:49 AM - Apr 26, 2024
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On this day in 1912, A.E. van Vogt was born in Edenburg (near Gretna), Manitoba.
Considered one of the most complex sci-fi writers of the genre's Golden Age, he wrote 36 books from 1946 until 1985.
He died in 2000.
Considered one of the most complex sci-fi writers of the genre's Golden Age, he wrote 36 books from 1946 until 1985.
He died in 2000.
08:47 AM - Apr 26, 2024
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On this day in 1920, the Winnipeg Falcons won the first hockey gold medal at the Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium.
Canada defeated Sweden 12-1 to capture gold.
In the tournament, Canada scored 29 goals, and gave up one.
Since 1920, Canada has won 9 Gold, more than any other country.
Canada defeated Sweden 12-1 to capture gold.
In the tournament, Canada scored 29 goals, and gave up one.
Since 1920, Canada has won 9 Gold, more than any other country.
08:44 AM - Apr 26, 2024
Thank you to lauraandsimba, emmystue, Adele and the anonymous person who donated yesterday.
Your support means a lot as I work to share Canada's history every day.
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at http://www.buymeacoffee.co...
Your support means a lot as I work to share Canada's history every day.
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at http://www.buymeacoffee.co...
04:39 PM - Apr 25, 2024
Bob Cole has died.
Born in 1933 in Newfoundland, he began working for Hockey Night in Canada in 1973. He was the lead play-by-play man for the show from 1980 to 2008.
A Gemini Award winner, he is also in the Hockey Hall of Fame for his broadcasting career.
Born in 1933 in Newfoundland, he began working for Hockey Night in Canada in 1973. He was the lead play-by-play man for the show from 1980 to 2008.
A Gemini Award winner, he is also in the Hockey Hall of Fame for his broadcasting career.
01:20 PM - Apr 25, 2024
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As a hockey player, Guy Lafleur was one of the greatest to put on skates.
With five Stanley Cups, three Art Ross and two Harts, he had plenty of hardware in his trophy case.
And after helping the Canadiens win their fourth straight Stanley Cup, he released a disco album.
Let's learn more!
With five Stanley Cups, three Art Ross and two Harts, he had plenty of hardware in his trophy case.
And after helping the Canadiens win their fourth straight Stanley Cup, he released a disco album.
Let's learn more!
10:59 AM - Apr 25, 2024
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On this day in 1959, the St. Lawrence Seaway opened to traffic.
The massive infrastructure project took five years and cost $470 million, 70% of which was paid for by Canada.
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The massive infrastructure project took five years and cost $470 million, 70% of which was paid for by Canada.
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The St. Lawrence Seaway – Canadian History Ehx
https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/745E89/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU8006840283.mp3 You can support Canadian History Ehx with a donation at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Farren’s Point, Ontario traces its history back to the 1790s when Charles Curtis Farren Sr. settled in the area. By the mid-180..
10:40 AM - Apr 25, 2024
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On this day in 1849, after Lord Elgin signed the Rebellion Losses Bill, an angry mob burned the Parliament Building to the ground in Montreal.
The Province of Canada capital was subsequently moved to Toronto.
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The Province of Canada capital was subsequently moved to Toronto.
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The Montreal Parliament Fire – Canadian History Ehx
https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/745E89/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU1387126285.mp3 Have you ever wondered how Ottawa became Canada’s capital rather than Montreal which was the largest and most populous city at the time? In 1857, Queen Victoria chose the small lumber town as the new capital of the Prov..
10:38 AM - Apr 25, 2024
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On this day in 2015, Jim Fanning died.
Born in 1927, he was the first general manager of the Montreal Expos.
He served in several capacities with the Expos for nearly 25 years. In 1981, as field manager, he helped guide them into the playoffs.
Born in 1927, he was the first general manager of the Montreal Expos.
He served in several capacities with the Expos for nearly 25 years. In 1981, as field manager, he helped guide them into the playoffs.
10:35 AM - Apr 25, 2024
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On this day in 1890, Chief Crowfoot died.
The chief of the Siksika, he was instrumental in negotiating for his people with Treaty 7 and helping them navigate a rapidly changing world.
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The chief of the Siksika, he was instrumental in negotiating for his people with Treaty 7 and helping them navigate a rapidly changing world.
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Chief Crowfoot – Canadian History Ehx
https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/745E89/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU6547126465.mp3 His name is well-known in Canada, especially in southern Alberta, and his impact on the history of Canada is immense. He is Chief Crowfoot and today I am looking at his life and the legacy he left after his death. Crowf..
10:34 AM - Apr 25, 2024
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On this vote in 1940, women gained the right to vote in Quebec elections.
Quebec was the last province to extend the vote to women, 18 years after the rest of Canada had done the same.
Asian & Indigenous women could still not vote in Quebec elections.
Quebec was the last province to extend the vote to women, 18 years after the rest of Canada had done the same.
Asian & Indigenous women could still not vote in Quebec elections.
10:31 AM - Apr 25, 2024
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On this day in 1906, Edmonton was chosen as the capital of Alberta in a vote in the Legislative Assembly.
Calgary, Red Deer & Edmonton were up for voting to be the capital.
A total of 16 MLAs voted for Edmonton, and 8 voted for Calgary.
Calgary, Red Deer & Edmonton were up for voting to be the capital.
A total of 16 MLAs voted for Edmonton, and 8 voted for Calgary.
10:28 AM - Apr 25, 2024
Thank you to FuzzyWuzzyTO, Lisa, Linda and the anonymous person who donated yesterday!
My work is sharing Canada's history, and you help keep that going. Thank you :)
If you enjoy my Canadian history work, you can support it with a donation at http://www.buymeacoffee.co...
My work is sharing Canada's history, and you help keep that going. Thank you :)
If you enjoy my Canadian history work, you can support it with a donation at http://www.buymeacoffee.co...
04:09 PM - Apr 24, 2024
6 Threaded Spouts
It is Sikh Heritage Month and I am looking at Sikh-Canadians from our history.
Today, it is the Sikh men who fought for Canada during the First World War!
Today, it is the Sikh men who fought for Canada during the First World War!
11:07 AM - Apr 24, 2024
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Do you remember the show Bordertown?
I was thinking about it recently, so I decided to look into the history of this Canadian show!
Bordertown was a western drama that ran on CTV for 78 episodes from 1989 to 1991.
I was thinking about it recently, so I decided to look into the history of this Canadian show!
Bordertown was a western drama that ran on CTV for 78 episodes from 1989 to 1991.
10:28 AM - Apr 24, 2024
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On this day in 1942, Lucy Maud Montgomery died in Toronto.
Born in PEI in 1874, she wrote 20 novels, 530 short stories, 500 poems and 30 essays in her life.
Her most famous book was Anne of Green Gables, which has sold 50 million copies in 36 languages.
Born in PEI in 1874, she wrote 20 novels, 530 short stories, 500 poems and 30 essays in her life.
Her most famous book was Anne of Green Gables, which has sold 50 million copies in 36 languages.
10:06 AM - Apr 24, 2024
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Happy birthday to David Usher, born on this day in 1966!
He grew up in Kingston & attended the same high school as Gord Downie and Hugh Dillon.
As the front man of Moist he released six albums & another 9 solo albums.
He has sold 1.4 million albums & won 4 Junos.
He grew up in Kingston & attended the same high school as Gord Downie and Hugh Dillon.
As the front man of Moist he released six albums & another 9 solo albums.
He has sold 1.4 million albums & won 4 Junos.
10:05 AM - Apr 24, 2024
