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It is Jewish Heritage Month and this is the story of the first Jewish Supreme Court Judge in Canada, Bora Laskin!
Born in Fort William (Thunder Bay), ON on Oct. 5, 1912, Bora Laskin attended Osgoode Hall Law School, where he graduated near the top of his class.
Born in Fort William (Thunder Bay), ON on Oct. 5, 1912, Bora Laskin attended Osgoode Hall Law School, where he graduated near the top of his class.
10:56 AM - May 12, 2024
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On this day in 1958, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) was created.
The organization consists of the United States and Canada, which provides aerospace warnings and protection...and watches for Santa Claus.
The organization consists of the United States and Canada, which provides aerospace warnings and protection...and watches for Santa Claus.
10:18 AM - May 12, 2024
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On this day in 1804, Robert Baldwin was born.
With Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine, he led the first responsible government in the Province of Canada.
His reforms introduced a modern legal system & ended imprisonment for debt.
He died in 1858.
With Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine, he led the first responsible government in the Province of Canada.
His reforms introduced a modern legal system & ended imprisonment for debt.
He died in 1858.
10:16 AM - May 12, 2024
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On this day in 1922, Bob Goldham was born in Georgetown, Ontario.
In his NHL career from 1941 to 1956, he won five Stanley Cups with the Maple Leafs and Red Wings.
During the Second World War, he served in the Royal Canadian Navy.
He died in 1991.
In his NHL career from 1941 to 1956, he won five Stanley Cups with the Maple Leafs and Red Wings.
During the Second World War, he served in the Royal Canadian Navy.
He died in 1991.
10:14 AM - May 12, 2024
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For 14 years, Chez Hélène was a staple of children's programming in Canada.
Broadcast on English networks, it was the first exposure to French for many Canadian children.
Let's learn more!
Chez Hélène debuted on Oct. 26, 1959, broadcasting out of CBC's Montreal studios.
Broadcast on English networks, it was the first exposure to French for many Canadian children.
Let's learn more!
Chez Hélène debuted on Oct. 26, 1959, broadcasting out of CBC's Montreal studios.
09:59 AM - May 12, 2024
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Happy birthday to Mike Weir, born on this day in 1970 in Sarnia, Ontario!
In his golf career, he spent 110 weeks in the Top 10 world ranking, and was the first Canadian to win the Masters Tournament. He has 8 PGA wins and 2 European Tour wins.
In his golf career, he spent 110 weeks in the Top 10 world ranking, and was the first Canadian to win the Masters Tournament. He has 8 PGA wins and 2 European Tour wins.
09:40 AM - May 12, 2024
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On this day in 1921, Farley Mowat was born in Belleville, Ontario.
He sold more than 17 million books, which are translated into 52 languages. An advocate for environmental causes, he won a Governor General's Award and has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
He died in 2014.
He sold more than 17 million books, which are translated into 52 languages. An advocate for environmental causes, he won a Governor General's Award and has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
He died in 2014.
09:37 AM - May 12, 2024
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Happy birthday to Johnny Bucyk, born on this day in 1935 in Edmonton!
A Hall of Famer, he won two Stanley Cups with the Boston Bruins. A seven-time All-Star, he also won the Lady Byng twice and the Lester Patrick.
A Hall of Famer, he won two Stanley Cups with the Boston Bruins. A seven-time All-Star, he also won the Lady Byng twice and the Lester Patrick.
09:35 AM - May 12, 2024
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On this day in 1970, Montreal won the right to host the 1976 Summer Olympics over Los Angeles and Moscow.
This would be the first Olympics played on Canadian soil.
The Olympics led to a debt of $1 billion that took three decades to pay off.
This would be the first Olympics played on Canadian soil.
The Olympics led to a debt of $1 billion that took three decades to pay off.
09:34 AM - May 12, 2024
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On this day in 1885, the Battle of Batoche ended after four days.
A Metis defeat, it sparked the end of the North-West Resistance. Louis Riel surrendered three days later.
The battle saw nearly 70 dead and 250 wounded.
A Metis defeat, it sparked the end of the North-West Resistance. Louis Riel surrendered three days later.
The battle saw nearly 70 dead and 250 wounded.
09:05 AM - May 12, 2024
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On this day in 1873, James Edward MacDonald was born.
A member of the Group of Seven, his work was described as post-impressionistic. His critics called his work an incoherent mass of colour.
He died in 1932.
A member of the Group of Seven, his work was described as post-impressionistic. His critics called his work an incoherent mass of colour.
He died in 1932.
09:03 AM - May 12, 2024
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Happy birthday to Bruce McCulloch, born on this day in 1961 in Edmonton!
Most famous for his work with The Kids in the Hall, he was also a writer on SNL, and directed Dog Park, Stealing Harvard and Superstar.
Most famous for his work with The Kids in the Hall, he was also a writer on SNL, and directed Dog Park, Stealing Harvard and Superstar.
09:01 AM - May 12, 2024
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On this day in 1870, the Manitoba Act received Royal Assent.
This Act provided for the admission of Manitoba as the fifth province of Canada.
The province officially joined Canada on July 15, 1870 and was one-eighteenth its current size.
This Act provided for the admission of Manitoba as the fifth province of Canada.
The province officially joined Canada on July 15, 1870 and was one-eighteenth its current size.
08:59 AM - May 12, 2024
Thank you to Mark for your wonderful donation yesterday! It means a lot :)
Each day I work to share Canada's amazing history. If you would like to support my Canadian history journey with a donation, you can at 👇
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Each day I work to share Canada's amazing history. If you would like to support my Canadian history journey with a donation, you can at 👇
http://www.buymeacoffee.co...
05:20 PM - May 11, 2024
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It is Asian Heritage Month and this is the story of Margaret Jean Gee who broke several racial and gender barriers in her life.
Margaret was born on Dec. 10, 1927 in Vancouver to parents who operated a bookstore.
Margaret was born on Dec. 10, 1927 in Vancouver to parents who operated a bookstore.
01:54 PM - May 11, 2024
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One of Canada's largest contributions to the Second World War was the Commonwealth Air Training Plan.
From 1939 to 1945, 130,000 men and women trained in Canada as pilots, crew, engineers and more.
Let's learn about this amazing effort!
From 1939 to 1945, 130,000 men and women trained in Canada as pilots, crew, engineers and more.
Let's learn about this amazing effort!
01:30 PM - May 11, 2024
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I'm looking at the Indigenous history of Canada's major cities from the pre-colonial era.
Today, I'm covering Vancouver, BC.
The Indigenous Peoples have lived in the area of present-day Vancouver for 8,000 to 10,000 years ago.
Today, I'm covering Vancouver, BC.
The Indigenous Peoples have lived in the area of present-day Vancouver for 8,000 to 10,000 years ago.
09:50 AM - May 11, 2024
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On this day in 1833, Lady of the Lake sank off the coast of Newfoundland after she struck ice.
One lifeboat flipped, taking 80 people, while 30 passengers clung to the mast as the ship sank.
Only 15 people survived while 170 to 265 died.
One lifeboat flipped, taking 80 people, while 30 passengers clung to the mast as the ship sank.
Only 15 people survived while 170 to 265 died.
08:59 AM - May 11, 2024
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Happy birthday to Plume Latraverse, born on this day in Montreal in 1946.
A prolific musician and a counterculture symbol in Quebec, he has released 22 albums in his career.
Called The French Frank Zappa, he has won numerous awards in his career.
A prolific musician and a counterculture symbol in Quebec, he has released 22 albums in his career.
Called The French Frank Zappa, he has won numerous awards in his career.
08:49 AM - May 11, 2024
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On this day in 1927, Mort Sahl was born in Montreal.
Called the First Modern Comedian, he pioneered social satire as a stand-up comedian.
He was doing stand-up every year until 2020.
He died in 2021.
Called the First Modern Comedian, he pioneered social satire as a stand-up comedian.
He was doing stand-up every year until 2020.
He died in 2021.
08:42 AM - May 11, 2024
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On this day in 1916, Capt. Harry Knobel was appointed Canada's first official war photographer.
He only lasted a few months before the horrors of the war caused him to develop PTSD and he returned to Canada.
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He only lasted a few months before the horrors of the war caused him to develop PTSD and he returned to Canada.
Click to learn more 👇
https://canadaehx.com/2023...
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Canada’s First World War Photographers – Canadian History Ehx
https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/745E89/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU8927449087.mp3 Over the Top is a famous Canadian photograph from the First World War which features Canadian soldiers, climbing over a trench, guns at the ready as they head out into the field of battle against Germans. It is an impac..
08:34 AM - May 11, 2024
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Happy birthday to Kardinal Offishall, born on this day in Toronto in 1976!
Called Canada's "Hip Hop Ambassador", he has won four Junos and three SOCAN Awards in his career in a critically-acclaimed career.
He also has an honorary degree from Humber College.
Called Canada's "Hip Hop Ambassador", he has won four Junos and three SOCAN Awards in his career in a critically-acclaimed career.
He also has an honorary degree from Humber College.
08:30 AM - May 11, 2024
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On this day 1938, George Lyon died.
Born in Richmond, Canada West in 1858, he took up golf at 38. Eight years later, he won the gold medal in golf at the 1904 Olympics.
He also won the Canadian Amateur Championship eight times from 1898 to 1914.
Born in Richmond, Canada West in 1858, he took up golf at 38. Eight years later, he won the gold medal in golf at the 1904 Olympics.
He also won the Canadian Amateur Championship eight times from 1898 to 1914.
08:28 AM - May 11, 2024
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Happy birthday to Nance Greene, born on this day in 1943 in Ottawa.
Raised in Rossland, BC, she won gold in the Giant Slalom in the 1968 Olympics. She also won two gold medals at the World Championships that year. She was named Canada's Athlete of the Year for the year.
Raised in Rossland, BC, she won gold in the Giant Slalom in the 1968 Olympics. She also won two gold medals at the World Championships that year. She was named Canada's Athlete of the Year for the year.
08:23 AM - May 11, 2024
Buster Keaton in Jasper, Alberta during filming of The Railrodder in 1964.
The movie was made by the National Film Board and followed Keaton on a journey across Canada.
It was his final silent film.
You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/wa...
📸Glenbow Archives CY1197900
The movie was made by the National Film Board and followed Keaton on a journey across Canada.
It was his final silent film.
You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/wa...
📸Glenbow Archives CY1197900
06:47 PM - May 10, 2024
A young girl holding her doll while getting a professional portrait in Biggar, Saskatchewan in 1910.
📸Biggar Museum 80.210.210B
📸Biggar Museum 80.210.210B
06:29 PM - May 10, 2024
Julie Pokiak holds a puppy in Aklavik, Northwest Territories in 1956.
📸NWT Archives N-2001-002
📸NWT Archives N-2001-002
05:43 PM - May 10, 2024
Thank you to Gary and Brad for your kind donations yesterday!
I am working to share Canada's history daily, and you help make that happen :)
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
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I am working to share Canada's history daily, and you help make that happen :)
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
http://www.buymeacoffee.co...
05:36 PM - May 10, 2024
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04:44 PM - May 10, 2024
Where to hear Canadian History Ehx on the radio this weekend!
My radio episodes differ from my podcast episodes. They are longer and a bit more in-depth.
All times local but double check in your area.
My radio episodes differ from my podcast episodes. They are longer and a bit more in-depth.
All times local but double check in your area.
04:38 PM - May 10, 2024
