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Canadian History Ehx

Follow 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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27:38

Thomas Darcy McGee

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/08/27

He was a Father of Confederation, who fought for religious minority rights, and is often referred to as Canada's First Nationalist. He is also, sadly, the first Canadian politician to be assassinated, resulting in a trial that was far from fair for the man accused of the crime. Boris Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/e2b58b58 Sublime Lime: https://www.sublimelime.ca/canadaehx Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail:

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24:05

The History of Indian Head

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/08/24

The home to the historic Bell Farm, Indian Head has a unique name with a tragic story behind it. It is also the hometown of Canadian acting icon Eric Peterson, the shooting location for Little Mosque on the Prairie and it features a movie theatre that has been operating for a century. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok:

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28:31

The Ripple Rock Explosion

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/08/20

It was one of the largest planned non-nuclear explosions in history to that point, but when 1.2 tons of explosives were used to blast 635,000 tons of rock to pieces, it made the Seymour Narrows a lot safer for ships. For over 100 years, Ripple Rock had caused hundreds of shipwrecks. Boris Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/e2b58b58 Sublime Lime: https://www.sublimelime.ca/canadaehx Digital History Atlas: https://atlas.digitalhistory.ca Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate:

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17:00

The History Of Langham

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/08/17

In the town of Langham has a history that includes a young John Diefenbaker going to school there, the first Allied soldier to receive the German surrender in the First World War, a Doukhobour protest and a famous aerosled. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube:

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30:56

The Komagata Maru

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/08/13

For two months in 1914, the Komagata Maru sat in Vancouver Harbour as Canadian authorities worked to prevent the hundreds of Sikhs, Muslims and Hindus from disembarking and immigrating to Canada. It was a dark chapter in our history, and it would take a century for Canada to accept responsibility for it. Boris Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/e2b58b58 Sublime Lime: https://www.sublimelime.ca/canadaehx Digital History Atlas: https://atlas.digitalhistory.ca Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate:

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13:46

The History Of Beiseker

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/08/10

Beiseker is a railroad town that was formed by German settlers who came from the Dakotas in the United States. It has grown to become an important commercial centre for the area, with a history that includes a few crazy stories, a railway station that turned itself around physically and a famous skunk that serves as its mascot. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon:

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24:21

Tom Longboat

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/08/06

One of the greatest athletes in Canadian history, who dealt with racism throughout his career. During his heyday, few Canadians were as famous as Longboat in North America. Boris Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/e2b58b58 Vote for Canadian History Ehx at Canada Podcasting Awards: https://canpodawards.ca/vote/cultural/ Digital History Atlas: https://atlas.digitalhistory.ca Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail:

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15:32

The History Of New Norway

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/08/03

New Norway started as a small community of Norwegian settlers from Minnesota in 1910. After it moved to be closer to the railroad, it become a thriving village that continues to stand to this day. Within the community and area, there are many historic buildings to explore. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok:

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22:31

Listener Request: The Edmonton City Centre Airport

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/08/01

The first licenced airport in Canada, it had a hand in various parts of our aviation history, especially with Wop May. Eventually, it would be pushed to the side by the Edmonton International Airport but it is now home to the Alberta Aviation Museum. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube:

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33:53

Hockey Night In Canada

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/07/30

Dating back nearly a century, Hockey Night In Canada has become a cultural touchstone of Canada. Beginning in 1952, Canadians gathered around their television sets to watch their teams battle on the ice and continue to do so to this day. Boris Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/e2b58b58 Vote for Canadian History Ehx at Canada Podcasting Awards: https://canpodawards.ca/vote/cultural/ Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail:

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16:42

Nahnebahwequa

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/07/23

The government took Nahnebahwequa's land, they removed her Indigenous status and they told her she was a minor under the law. So, Nahnebahwequa dedicated her life to fighting for Indigenous rights, even meeting with Queen Victoria in 1860. Boris Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/e2b58b58 Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube:

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17:34

The History Of Carstairs

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/07/20

A place that stepped up big time during the First and Second World Wars, it is also home to a man who turned down the premiership of Alberta, and it has a long Indigenous history thanks to the trails that criss-crossed the area. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube:

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22:46

Listner Request: George Beurling

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/07/18

The Knight of Malta, George Beurling was a rock star in aviation during the Second World War. Known across Canada, his high-flying antics brought him lots of fans around the country but like a rock star his life would prove all too brief. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube:

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40:49

The St. Lawrence Seaway

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/07/16

Debated for years, construction finally began on this immense project in 1954 and by 1959 it was ready for use. It would fundamentally alter the economy of the northeastern United States, as well as Quebec and Ontario. It would also reshape the map of those two provinces in more ways than one. Boris Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/e2b58b58 Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter:

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14:27

The History Of Ardrossan

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/07/13

Named for a Scottish resort town, Ardrossan has a history dating back a century that includes a historic home, a deep Indigenous history and a very famous National Park nearby. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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18:25

Wong Foon Sien

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/07/09

Through his life, Wong Foon Sien advocated for Chinese Canadians over voting rights, the ability to immigrate to Canada and the preservation of Chinatown in Vancouver. Along the way, he dealt with racism and a disregard for the Chinese Canadian causes he supported by municipal, provincial and federal leaders. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram:

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27:10

The History Of Campbell River

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/07/06

The site of a heritage lighthouse, a ship that has become a National Historic Site and the home of one of British Columbia's greatest naturalists, Campbell River has a fascinating history. Its history also includes the legendary Tyee Club and one of the largest planned non-nuclear explosions in history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon:

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20:15

Canada A Yearly Journey: 1867

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/07/04

I've launched a new podcast called Canada: A Yearly Journey, which will look at every year in Canada's history, beginning with 1867.The first episode dropped last week, with 1868 coming Thursday.Episodes release every Thursday. Find it on all your podcast platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:41

The 1951 Royal Visit

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/07/02

In 1951, Princess Elizabeth made her first visit to Canada, the first of 22 Official Visits. Arriving with her husband Prince Philip, she would spend a month touring the country. By all accounts, it was a massive success from start to finish, creating lifelong memories for those who took part. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube:

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17:51

The History Of The White Star Area

Canadian History Ehx ·

2022/06/29

The area of White Star, Saskatchewan has seen visits by Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, bank robberies, some historic buildings, the first speech by John Diefenbaker and even a visit by Princess Margaret to a small farm house in 1958. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube:

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