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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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4:39

Israel Umbach And The Stony Plain Chained Train

Canadian History Ehx ·

2019/08/19

In 1907, the CNR wasn't paying its taxes and Stony Plain sheriff Israel Umbach had enough. With a chain and a padlock, he would ensure the company paid its taxes to the town. In this episode of Penny Sized History, I am looking at the tale of the chained train in Stony PlainSupport: patreon.com/canadaehxDonate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigUDonate: canadaehx.comE-mail: craig@canadaehx.comTwitter: twitter.com/craigbairdInstagram: @Bairdo37YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more

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6:24

Jack Leswick

Canadian History Ehx ·

2019/08/16

Jack Leswick was one of three brothers from Humboldt to make the NHL. He was a star of various leagues before making the jump to the Chicago Black Hawks, winning the Stanley Cup in his first and only season. Sadly, tragedy would strike and the world would never see just how good Jack Leswick could be. Support: patreon.com/canadaehxDonate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigUDonate: canadaehx.comE-mail: craig@canadaehx.comTwitter: twitter.com/craigbairdInstagram: @Bairdo37YouTube:

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The Mythical Voyage of Henry Sinclair

Canadian History Ehx ·

2019/08/12

Three centuries after the Vikings and a century before Cabot, did a man by the name of Henry Sinclair land in Nova Scotia? The evidence is sketchy but the story is interesting, so let's take a look at Henry Sinclair and his apparent voyage across the ocean blue to Nova Scotia in 1398. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi 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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Small Town Hockey Heroes: Ron Boehm

Canadian History Ehx ·

2019/08/11

In my first episode in the Small Town Hockey Heroes, I am looking at Ron Boehm. Born in Allan, Saskatchewan, Ron Boehm would play hockey throughout Canadian Prairies, win a Rookie of the Year award in the WHL and play in the Memorial Cup. He would play 16 games for the Oakland Seals of the NHL, giving him a brief glimpse of the pros. Support: patreon.com/canadaehxDonate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigUDonate: canadaehx.comE-mail: craig@canadaehx.comTwitter: twitter.com/craigbairdInstagram:

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10:18

The Cascadia Earthquake

Canadian History Ehx ·

2019/08/05

It was an earthquake that shook 1,000 kilometres of land, registered 9 on the Richter Scale and sent a 10-foot-high tsunami towards Japan on Jan. 26, 1700. Today, I am looking at the giant earthquake that rocked British Columbia in the evening of that day, reshaping the land and cementing itself in stories of the Indigenous people who live there. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail:

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14:51

The Mystery of Bill Barilko

Canadian History Ehx ·

2019/07/17

Every Canadian knows the song about him, and the myth surrounding him, but who was Bill Barilko? Where did the man who scored the winning goal for Toronto in the Stanley Cup Final grow up, how did he die and how did they search for him when he went missing? Today, I dive into the history behind the man who became a legend thanks to a Tragically Hip song. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail:

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10:40

The Champlain Sea

Canadian History Ehx ·

2019/07/10

For a brief period of time, about 3,000 years, there was an entire sea in the confines of Canada, and the United States. In my new short-form history dives called Penny Sized History, I look at the history of the Champlain Sea. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi 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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16:43

Canada's Own Prohibition Era

Canadian History Ehx ·

2019/06/07

While the American Prohibition Era gets much more attention, Canada had various levels of prohibition before the United States did, from the municipal all the way to the federal level. In this week's podcast, I am looking at how Canada implemented prohibition, the impact it caused and the local stories that came about from it. 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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13:14

The Fate Of Henry Hudson

Canadian History Ehx ·

2019/05/27

He was one of the greatest explorers of the New World, with several geographical locations named for him. Unfortunately, he, along with seven of his crew and his son, were left for dead on a boat in Hudson Bay after his crew mutinied against him. What happened after his ship, The Discovery, lost sight of him? Was he murdered? Did he become part of an Indigenous tribe? Was he held captive? In this episode, I take a look at the possible fates of Henry Hudson. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch:

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School's Out For Gopher Day In Saskatchewan

Canadian History Ehx ·

2019/05/20

On May 1, 1917, thousands of children from hundreds of school were given the day off. Why? To kill 500,000 gophers in a governmental effort to rid the province of the animal. Did it do more harm than good? What was the experience of gopher day like for children, organizers and others? Today, we delve into this unique Saskatchewan holiday from year's past. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter:

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19:05

The Lost NWMP Patrol of 1911

Canadian History Ehx ·

2019/04/09

On Dec. 21, 1911, four men set out on a journey from Fort McPherson to Dawson City. None of the men, nor their dogs, would ever make the destination. Today, we look at one of the biggest tragedies in the history of the NWMP-RCMP, the lost patrol of 1911. 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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15:08

The Battle of Hudson Bay

Canadian History Ehx ·

2018/10/03

It was the largest Arctic naval battle in North American history, and it was fought on the shores of Hudson Bay hundreds of years ago. This battle is little-known, little-remembered but still very important when it comes to the history of Canada and the fur trade. 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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16:26

When The Newton Boys Terrorized Saskatchewan

Canadian History Ehx ·

2018/10/01

This is the first episode of the podcast. It is rough. Enjoy! For a period of time in 1922, small towns in Saskatchewan were under the gun from an outlaw gang that was robbing and pillaging their way through the province. Who was that gang that came into the province, rampaged through, and then left without ever being caught? Perhaps it was one of the most famous gangs in US history? Let's learn more! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click

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