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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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29:02

Time Lord: Sir Sandford Fleming

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/04/07

Sir Sandford Fleming is most famous for developing time zones and standardized time, but he was so much more. He created our first stamp, built our railways and event connected the British Empire by telegraph.ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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36:33

Fame and Murder: Francis Rattenbury

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/04/03

Francis Rattenbury was a brilliant architect who helped define the skyline of Victoria, BC.He was also an arrogant man whose treatment of his wife during an affair led to him leaving Canada forever. But he is most famous for his murder by his second wife's lover. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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29:38

Mountain Tragedy: The Hillcrest Mine Disaster

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2026/03/31

Coal mining was always dangerous, but the worst day in Canada's coal mining history came on a June day in 1914. That day saw almost 200 men never return home to their families in the mountain community of Hillcrest, Alberta. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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24:36

One Last Shot: Leduc No. 1

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/03/24

After drilling 143 dry wells, Imperial Oil decided to attempt one more drill in Alberta to find oil. The location they chose changed Alberta's, and Canada's, history forever. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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27:27

An Alberta Legend: John Ware

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/03/17

Born into slavery, John Ware came to the Alberta area on a cattle drive and never left.Over the next few decades, he became an Alberta ranching legend, still remembered fondly to this day. Thank you to Cheryl Foggo for speaking with me for the episode. Find John Ware Reclaimed here: https://www.nfb.ca/film/john-ware-reclaimed/ ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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48:31

CHE Biography: Ken Read

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/03/13

Ken Read was one of the greatest Canadian skiers in history. As one of The Crazy Canucks, he helped Canada serve notice to the ski world that we had arrived on the scene. With his many podium finishes, he became a skiing legend. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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26:03

The Moving Mountain: The Frank Slide

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/03/10

Turtle Mountain was called The Mountain That Moves by the First Nations of the Crowsnest Pass. On April 29, 1903, the mountain moved and buried the town of Frank under 44 million cubic metres of rock. It remains Canada's deadliest landslide. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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29:40

The NWMP Era Begins: The March West

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/03/03

Following the Cypress Hill Massacre, the North West Mounted Police made their famous journey west to the Canadian Prairies. It was a poorly planned event that nearly ended the NWMP before it began. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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40:27

Fearless On The Slopes: The Crazy Canucks

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/02/24

Canadian Men's Alpine Skiing can be divided into two eras: Before The Crazy Canucks and After The Crazy Canucks.In the 1970s and early-1980s, they dominated on the slopes with their fast and almost reckless style of skiing. They were nearly always on the podium and became Canadian legends. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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32:21

Golden Boy: Percy Williams

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/02/17

Percy Williams was so unknown that when he won gold in Amsterdam, there was a delay in the ceremony because no Canadian flag was on hand. His two gold in 1928 are legendary, but he was a reluctant hero who shunned the spotlight later in life.Find Samuel Hawley's book I Just Ran: Percy Williams, World's Fastest Human here: https://www.amazon.ca/Just-Ran-Williams-Worlds-Fastest/dp/1553801261 ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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38:52

Golden Team: The Winnipeg Falcons

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/02/10

The Winnipeg Falcons formed because of discrimination against the Icelandic community in Winnipeg.The players served Canada in the First World War, with two giving their lives, and then came home to become champions. They became heroes to Canadians when they won the first gold in hockey at the Olympics. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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27:21

CHE Biography: Les Stroud

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/02/07

For the past two decades, he has helped show Canadians how to survive in the wild anywhere in the world. As Survivorman, he has also showed us how to appreciate the outdoors and why it is so important to protect the natural world.ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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55:50

A Resounding Success: The 1988 Winter Olympics in...

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/02/03

After years of trying, Canada finally won the Winter Olympics with Calgary's successful bid for the 1988 Games. While many doubted the city could pull it off, the 1988 Games became some of the most successful in history and changed Canada's Winter Olympic history forever. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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21:39

An Inferno: The Great Fire of 1892

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/01/27

Through the 19th Century, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador had suffered through multiple "great fires". None were as destructive as the 1892 fire that levelled most of the city and reshaped it for years to come. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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28:59

New Arrivals: The Vikings In Vinland

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/01/20

Around 1,000 years ago, new arrivals reached the shores of Newfoundland. They were the Norse, and on the island they established at least one settlement and met the Indigenous inhabitants. They predated the arrival of John Cabot by almost 500 years. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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31:16

The Last of the Beothuk: Shanawdithit

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/01/13

When Europeans arrived in Newfoundland, beginning with John Cabot in 1497, the Beothuk saw their land taken, the animals they depended on hunted and harvested, and new diseases introduced that they had no immunity to.By the 1800s, few Beothuk remained. One was Shanawdithit. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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40:37

An Adventurous Life: Wilfred Grenfell

Canadian History Ehx ·

2026/01/06

Wilfred Grenfell spent four decades in Newfoundland and Labrador. During that time, he became a legendary figure. Famous for his books, he helped countless people through the hospitals he built and the services he provided. He remains a beloved figure to this day. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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26:19

A Costly Disaster: The 1998 Ice Storm

Canadian History Ehx ·

2025/12/30

In January 1998, freezing rain began to fall along the St. Lawrence River but instead of the system moving on, it hung around. It created one of the most costly natural disasters in Canadian history that is still remembered by many to this day.ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:

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27:42

Canadian Time Machine: Oscar Peterson

Canadian History Ehx ·

2025/12/27

This episode comes courtesy of Canadian Time Machine, produced by our friends at The Walrus Lab. Host Angela Misri takes you back to key anniversaries in Canadian history and shows how they shape our world today. With great stories, expert interviews, and fresh perspectives, it’ll make you rethink what you thought you knew. Check out this episode from the new season that celebrates the life and legacy of jazz legend Oscar Peterson. In this episode, we step back in time with the Canadian Time

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34:42

Introducing "History of the 90s Xmas Movies"

Canadian History Ehx ·

2025/12/23

The 1990s were loaded with great holiday movies. From Home Alone to A Nightmare before Christmas there was something for everyone. In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at five Christmas classics that have stood the test of time. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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