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In this podcast episode, Greg Marchildon interviews Molly P. Rozum, the author of Grasslands Grown: Creating Place on the U.S. Northern Plains and Canadian Prairies. This book was jointly published by the University of Nebraska Press and the University of Manitoba Press in 2021. Molly Rozum is currently the Ronald R. Nelson Chair of Great Plains an…

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The Little Giant: George Mercer Dawson 33:40

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The man they called The Little Giant nearly died from spinal tuberculosis when he was 11. It left him with stunted growth and a curved back. He went on to become one of the greatest geologists and surveyors in Canadian history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.c…

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S10E10 - Canadian History Ehx does Godspell 33:14

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For today's episode we've done something a little different. Craig Baird is a friend and fellow podcaster over at the great Canadian history podcast Canadian History Ehx and today CCH has opened up its floors to a CHX episode on a legendary moment in Canadian musical theatre history. In 1972 the hottest new Broadway production, Godspell, came to To…

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Jan. 31 – The Real James Bond, Sir William Stephenson Passes Away 6:40

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Jan. 28 – Women Get the Vote 7:03

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Jan. 27 – The Original Bluenose's Last Day 8:03

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Jan. 26 – Dr. Wilder Penfield is Born 8:52

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Jan. 25 – Lucy Maud Montgomery in Ontario 6:33

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Jan. 24 – Japanese Canadian Internment 11:25

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Taken From Their Homes: British Home Children 45:11

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From the 1860s to the 1940s, over 100,000 children were sent from England to work and live in Canada. Many of those children dealt with extreme hardship, abuse and ridicule but they helped build our country with their strength and determination. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Dona…

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Jan. 21 – The 1910 Spanish River Train Wreck 5:53

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The American Century in Canada: Canadian-American Relations from 1945-1960 (2025 reissue) 29:50

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In this podcast episode, Simon Nantais talks to Asa McKercher and Michael D. Stevenson about their co-edited book North of America: Canadians and the American Century, 1945-60, which will be published by UBC Press in October 2023.North of America: Canadians and the American Century, 1945-60, is an edited volume that looks at postwar Canada and Cana…

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Jan. 20 – Doukhobors Arrive in Halifax 8:54

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15000 Years of History: The Canadian Museum of History 47:50

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In July 2024, I went to Ottawa and Gatineau to tour several museums. The first museum I visited was The Canadian Museum of History. It was a transformative experience. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig…

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Jan. 19 – The Jets Leave Winnipeg 7:20

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Jan. 18 – Canadian Content Rules Come into Effect 7:14

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Jan. 17 – Jacques Plante and Facial Protection in Hockey 6:38

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To learn more about the introduction of head and facial protection in hockey we spoke with Dr. Bob Pashby on anniversary of NHL goalie Jacques Plante.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life (2025 reissue) 36:15

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On this week's re-issue of Witness to Yesterday, Greg Marchildon talks to Andrew Lawton about his book, Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life.When Pierre Poilievre was elected leader of Canada’s Conservative party in 2022, he vowed to put Canadians back in control of their own lives.He took aim at the country’s elites and “gatekeepers” as well as gove…

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Terror on the Seas: The SS Atlantic 26:02

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Before there was the Titanic, there was the SS Atlantic. On her 19th voyage across the ocean, she struck rocks off the coast of Nova Scotia and was lost to the sea with 535 people in one of the deadliest sinkings of her era. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/…

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John A. Macdonald and “The Crisis” of 1885 (2025 reissue) 18:41

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How did Macdonald leverage the Northwest Rebellion to further his own interests? In this week’s re-run, we revisit Greg Marchildon’s conversation with Bill Waiser, Professor Emeritus at the University of Regina, as they explore this intriguing question. Waiser explores these documents in the Champlain Society’s Finding/Trouvaille: Prime Minister Ma…

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Jan. 13 – Major Gustave Biéler is Arrested by the Gestapo 10:48

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We spoke with Major Gustave Biéler's daughter Jacqueline Bieler, on the anniversary of his 1944 arrest while aiding the French Resistance in WWII.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Curious Canadian History: Jackie Robinson in Montreal 47:03

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Today, I have a special bonus episode of the show courtesy of David Borys at Curious Canadian History about Jackie Robinson and his time in Montreal. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twi…

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Jan. 11 – John A. Macdonald is Born pt. 2 of 2 9:48

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Jan 10 – John A. Macdonald is Born pt. 1 of 2 8:47

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When The World Came To Canada: Expo 67 37:42

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As Quebec moved through The Quiet Revolution, Montreal welcomed the planet to Expo 67. It became not just a watershed moment in Canada's history during our Centennial Year, but also the most successful World's Fair of the 20th Century. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymea…

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S10E9 - Jackie Robinson in Montreal 46:39

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It is impossible to deny the legendary status that Jackie Robinson has had in the game of baseball. There have been movies, songs, poetry, books and essays about his career and countless tributes and celebrations of his life and impact on the game. Jackie was born in Georgia in 1919 but spent most of his life growing up in Pasadena, California. By …

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Jan. 7 – Hank Snow Performs at the Grand Ole Opry 10:18

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Canadian country music star Hank Snow performs at the Grand Ole Opry......and nobody likes him.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Jan. 6 – Brother André Bessette Passes Away 7:23

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Later known as Saint André Bessette, Brother André of Montreal died on this day back in 1937.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Jan. 5 – The Montreal Canadiens Play their First Game at Home 7:41

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The Montreal Canadiens played their first game at Home on this day back in 1910. To learn more, we spoke with Dr. Matthew Barlow from the Department of History, Economics & Political Science at John Abbott College in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Jan 4 – Canadian Artist Pegi Nicol MacLeod is Born 5:25

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We spoke with I spoke with Dr. Laura Brandon, a historian of Art and War at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa as well as author of "Pegi by Herself: the life of Pegi Nicol MacLeod, Canadian artist".Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Jan. 3 – “How the Scots Invented Canada” 8:34

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Ken MacGoogan author of "How the Scots Invented Canada" spoke to us on the anniversary of the arrival of 300 immigrants from the Scottish Highlands on this day in 1802.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – The Disappearance of Tom Thomson 7:45

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Roy MacGregor, author of "Canoe Lake" discusses the disappearance of the now-famous Canadian painter back in 1917.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – The October Crisis Ends 10:34

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British Trade Commissioner James Cross was released by members of the FLQ on this date back in 1970. We spoke with Professor William Tetley, a member of the Quebec Provincial Cabinet at the time of the crisis as well as author of "The October Crisis, 1970: An Insider's View".Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – No. 2 Construction Battalion 9:21

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The creation of the first all-Black Canadian battalion in WWI.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – The Great Winnipeg Gold Robbery of 1966 10:24

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Kenneth "The Gentleman Bandit" Leishman stole nearly $400 000 worth of Gold bullion from the Winnipeg International Airport on this date back in 1966. To learn more we spoke with historian Christian Cassidy of West End Dumplings & This Was Manitoba.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – The Mad Trapper is Killed 14:23

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After a manhunt that lasted over one month, the man known only as "The Mad Trapper" is killed in Canada's North.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – Viola Desmond is physically removed from theatre 13:38

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In 1946, Viola Desmond was forcibly removed from a theatre in New Glasgow, NS for refusing to move from whites-only section.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – Tommy Douglas was born 5:02

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Happy Tommy Douglas Day! Tommy Douglas was born on this day in 1904. To learn more about Tommy Douglas, we spoke with C. Stuart Houston, an historian and author of "Tommy's Team : the People Behind the Douglas Years". Dr. Houston is a professor emeritus of the university of Saskatchewan, and an Officer of the Order of Canada.…

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Highlight – “The Greenpeace” Sets Sail in 1971 8:45

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Historian, ecologist and co-founder of Greenpeace International, Rex Weyler discusses the early days of Greenpeace.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – Saskatchewan and Alberta become provinces 5:30

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Back in 1905, Saskatchewan and Alberta officially become provinces.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight - British Troops Prepare to Burn Washington 6:27

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In 1814 British Troops descend upon Washington DC, prepared to capture the American capital. We spoke with historian and author Mark Zuehlke about the Burning of Washington and the War of 1812.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – Major Gustave Biéler is Arrested by the Gestapo 10:48

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We spoke with Major Gustave Biéler's daughter Jacqueline Bieler, on the anniversary of his 1944 arrest while aiding the French Resistance in WWII.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – Macdonald and The Double Shuffle 14:20

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Back in 1858 in the Province of Canada, the Cartier/Macdonald ministry pull the "The Double Shuffle", avoiding a by-election and staying in power.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Highlight – The Komagata Maru Leaves Vancouver 7:19

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On July 23, 1914 a steamship filled with passengers from India, The Komagata Maru, was turned away from Canadian shores. We spoke with Dr. Hugh Johnston on the incident and its legacy.Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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2025's Historic Milestones 45:52

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In 2025, we are going to be celebrating several historic milestones. From the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Quebec, to the 200th anniversary of the birth of Big Bear, to the 50th anniversary of the CN Tower. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donat…

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