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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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52:38

The Red Green Show

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/10/30

Today, 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:

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22:54

The History of Fort Qu'Appelle

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/10/27

The 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: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok:

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14:14

The History Of High Level

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/10/25

The northern Alberta town of High Level has a history that dates back thousands of years thanks to the Dene people, but the community itself dates to the mid-20th Century. Today, it has the largest stockpile of wood at a sawmill in the entire world, the most northerly grain elevator in Canada and a huge amount of oil resources that fuel the economy. SPONSORED IN PART BY GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail:

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24:48

Gabriel Dumont

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/10/23

Today, I am looking at the life of Gabriel Dumont. A Metis leader, he would spend his life trying to preserve the culture and land of his people, while his requests were ignored by the Canadian government. Leading the 1885 Resistance in the hopes of gaining land claims for the Metis, he would spend years in exile in America afterwards. 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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20:50

The History Of Neepawa

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/10/20

Neepawa, Manitoba was formed when 30 Ontario settlers decided they like the area and settled down. The community would slowly grow and many of its original buildings still stand to this day. It is also the birthplace and hometown of Margaret Laurence, one of Canada's greatest writers. 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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21:30

The Great St. John's Fire

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/10/16

A dropped pipe on a hay stack would lead to the worst disaster in St. John's history. With high winds, a month of no rain and poor decisions by the city government and fire department, within 12 hours, 66% of St. John's was destroyed, 11,000 were homeless & $423 million (in today's funds) in damages had resulted. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok:

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20:49

The History Of Fort Nelson

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/10/13

Today, I am talking about the northern BC community of Fort Nelson. While its settled history is short, only dating to about the Second World War, its Indigenous history goes back much farther, with evidence of Indigenous habitation 10,000 years ago. 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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17:16

The History Of Thessalon

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/10/11

The town with the unique name has quite the history behind it, including a political scandal around its post office in 1905, Biddy the Moose who enjoyed a beer and Aubrey Falls, where the Group of Seven would paint at one time. 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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27:22

The Prohibition Years Of PEI

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/10/09

From 1901 to 1948, PEI had strict prohibition in place but that didn't stop many rumrunners from making small fortunes in the illicit trade of alcohol. Nowhere else in Canada had prohibition for as long as PEI, which with strict laws existing long after prohibition was finished. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok:

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18:47

The History Of Nelson

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/10/06

Started as a mining town, the community of Nelson, British Columbia would adapt and grow and today is known for its arts and culture. It was also the filming location for the 80s classic movie, Roxanne! Along the way, it would preserve its history, including a stunning courthouse. 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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54:41

Canadians In The Spanish Civil War

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/10/05

For two years from 1936 to 1938, over 1,500 Canadians would travel to Spain, often on their own, to fight against Fascists in Spain during the Spanish Civil War. Eventually forming into the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion, over 600 never came home. To date, they are barely honoured in Canada. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok:

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9:50

The History Of Oakbank

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/09/29

Today, in a shorter episode, I am looking at the history of Oakbank, Manitoba. From some great historical buildings, to its deep Indigenous history, there is plenty to see in this small rural community 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

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17:29

The History Of Armstrong

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/09/28

Known for its cheese, the community has a history that dates back to the Cariboo Gold Rush, and many buildings from the late-1800s still stand today in the community. It was also the town where I spent my childhood 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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17:44

The History Of Rocky Mountain House

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/09/27

One of the oldest European settlements in the Canadian Prairies, its history dates to the 1700s, and today that fur trade history is celebrated in the community, as is its connection to David Thompson. 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

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26:07

The History Of Halton Hills

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/09/25

This town, which is actually a geographical area made up of several towns, has a deep history that goes back over 200 years. Known for its many mills that helped fuel the early industries of Ontario, many of the original 150-year-old buildings still stand to this day. It was also the home for the orphans of the Armenian Genocide of the 1920s. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter:

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14:59

The History of Tisdale

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/09/22

The hometown of Brent Butt, it has the largest honey bee statue in the world, produces 10% of the honey in the province and is home to the largest gun shootout in the history of Western Canada! It also has a great museum, and some interesting stories to tell about its 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: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok:

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13:49

The History of Barrhead

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/09/18

This town, northwest of Edmonton, was an important stopping point on the Klondike Trail. Long before that, an Indigenous trail cut through the region, and the first letter from BC to Montreal travelled along that trail. Barrhead's history includes a dust-up over American and British flags, the custody battle over a moose and more! There have also been a couple near disasters! SPONSORED IN PART BY GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate:

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12:51

The History Of Picture Butte

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/09/13

Located in southern Alberta, Picture Butte gets its name from a formation that has since disappeared, but the community remains. From its role in irrigating southern Alberta, to its role in becoming the Livestock Feeding Capital of Canada thanks to its many feed lots. Once home to a huge sugar factory, it continues to thrive and today features a wonderful pioneer village. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail:

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37:16

Mary Two-Axe Earley

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/09/11

Today, I am looking at the life of Indigenous activist Mary Two-Axe Earley, who fought against gender discrimination in the Indian Act. I also speak with the director of a new documentary about Mary. Find the film at: https://edmontonfilmfest.eventive.org/films/60f5f041561df800a3d0dd0b Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok:

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44:19

The Man In Motion Tour

Canadian History Ehx ·

2021/09/04

For 26 months from 1985-1987, Rick Hansen journeyed in his wheelchair 40,075 kilometres through 34 countries on 4 continents. Along the way, he raised $26 million for spinal cord research and cemented himself as a Canadian legend on par with Terry Fox. www.rickhansen.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube:

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