Parhaat Canadian History Podcastit (2025)

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March 9 – Arctic Winter Games 5:47

8h ago5:47

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Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Hurry Hard: Canada's Curling History 1:01:01

2d ago1:01:01

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While curling was not invented in Canada, we have absolutely claimed it as our own. From our earliest curling clubs to the major tournaments of the Brier and Scotties, there is much to discuss! I also speak with Curling Hall of Famers Warren Hansen and Kevin Martin from Inside Curling. PRE ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET (Out May …

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Time Flies: A History of Prince Edward Island from the Air 27:36

3d ago27:36

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Nicole O’Byrne speaks with Joshua MacFadyen about his book, Time Flies: A History of Prince Edward Island from the Air.Time Flies provides a unique perspective on Prince Edward Island’s transformation over 85 years (1935–2020) through aerial photography and historical analysis. The book showcases iconic landscapes, highlighting changes in land use …

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S10E13 - A Border of Blood and Dirt: Part 1 37:32

5d ago37:32

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Since the election of Donald Trump, one of the most frequently discussed issues has been that of the Canadian-American border. President Trump has labelled accusations that Canada has not done enough to stem the tide of fentanyl and illegal immigrants into the US. While the veracity of Trump’s claims is hotly debated, his emphasis on the border as …

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March 8 – International Women's Day Edition (Extended) 26:46

1d ago26:46

26:46

Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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March 7 – The Montreal Shamrocks 5:17

2d ago5:17

5:17

Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Hell on the East Coast: The Halifax Explosion 42:31

5d ago42:31

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On Dec. 6, 1917, the collision of two ships in Halifax Harbour led to a 2.9 kiloton explosion that levelled Halifax, killed 2,000 and injured 9,000. It was the largest man-made explosion prior to the Atomic era. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate…

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March 4 – Actor John Candy Passed 4:53

5d ago4:53

4:53

Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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March 3 – First Official Indoor Game of Hockey 6:51

6d ago6:51

6:51

Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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March 2 – Inuit Artist Jessie Oonark Passed 3:16

7d ago3:16

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Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Mar. 1 – The Great Winnipeg Gold Robbery of 1966 10:24

8d ago10:24

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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.Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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The Oligarchy Ruling Canada: The Family Compact 23:43

9d ago23:43

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For four decades, a small group of men controlled nearly everything in Upper Canada. This oligarchy stifled progress in the name of padding their own pockets. It was the era of The Family Compact. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com…

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Feb. 28 – Alex Janvier and the "Indian Group of Seven" 4:49

9d ago4:49

4:49

Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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How Story Made a People (Almost) Disappear 35:31

10d ago35:31

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Greg Marchildon speaks with Christopher Patrick Aylward about his book, Beothuk: How Story Made a People (Almost) Disappear.The Beothuk were once thought to be an isolated people made extinct in 1829 due to conflicts with settlers and the Mi’kmaq. This narrative became widely accepted in history. In Beothuk, Christopher Aylward critiques how extern…

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A Voice From Heaven: Portia White 27:51

12d ago27:51

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Portia White was one of the most famous concert singers of her day, and called a Voice from Heaven. Sadly, her career, and life, were far too short. 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 Twit…

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Feb. 24 – Martha Louise Munger is Born 8:15

13d ago8:15

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Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Feb. 23 – Matonabbee 7:12

14d ago7:12

7:12

Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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The North Star: Canada and the Civil War Plots Against Lincoln 34:23

15d ago34:23

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Greg Marchildon speaks with Julian Sher about his book, The North Star: Canada and the Civil War Plots Against Lincoln.The North Star explores the complex and often overlooked role of Canada during the American Civil War, focusing on its unexpected involvement in both supporting the Confederate South and plotting against President Abraham Lincoln. …

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Feb. 22 – Remembering the War of 1812 5:42

15d ago5:42

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Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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A Trailblazer's Story: Rose Fortune 20:37

19d ago20:37

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The daughter of escaped enslaved parents, Rose Fortune became a legend in Annapolis Royal thanks to the company she founded and her work as the unofficial police officer of the docks. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donat…

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S10E12 Trump's Tariff War 49:00

19d ago49:00

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You cannot turn on the news right now without hearing about President Donald Trump’s threat to apply a 25% tariff to Canadian goods. While his claim that our border is contributing to America’s fentanyl and illegal immigrant problem may be dubious, the ramifications of a tariff war are very real. Has a tariff war like this ever happened before? How…

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Feb. 18 – The Battle of Paardeburg 7:32

19d ago7:32

7:32

Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Feb. 17 – The Mad Trapper is Killed 14:23

20d ago14:23

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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.Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Feb. 16 – Citizenship Special 9:05

21d ago9:05

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Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Feb. 15 – The Great Upheaval 9:52

22d ago9:52

9:52

Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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An Interview with Cazhhmere Downey 27:31

23d ago27:31

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Sounds Black is a new four-part documentary series on History and STACKTV that explores the history of Black music in Canada. It is a fascinating exploration of Canada's musical history. I spoke with director Cazhhmere Downey about the series. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate…

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Feb. 14 – The Asbestos Strike of 1949 7:07

23d ago7:07

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Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Thresholds of Accusation: Law and Colonial Order in Canada 32:52

25d ago32:52

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Nicole O’Byrne speaks with George Pavlich about his book, Thresholds of Accusation: Law and Colonial Order in Canada.This socio-legal history examines pretrial accusations in colonial criminal law in western Canada, focusing on Alberta, 1874–1884. The establishment of the Northwest Mounted Police aimed to enforce Dominion law, using accusatory proc…

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Introducing: A Most Audacious Heist - Shoot For The Moon | 01 35:51

25d ago35:51

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It’s a summer night in 1998. Vienna, Austria. And petty thief Daniel Blanchard is about to carry out the heist of a lifetime. Stealing a crown jewel. The last remaining diamond Sisi Star. His plan? A daring night-time parachute jump. Daniel is no ordinary thief. His heists are ingenious, meticulously planned; his escapes from the law defy belief. A…

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Breaking Barriers: George Dixon 26:46

26d ago26:46

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George Dixon was the greatest featherweight boxer in history, at least according to Ring Magazine. One of Nova Scotia's greatest athletes, his career saw nothing but triumph until a rapid and tragic fall. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canad…

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Feb. 11 – Patrick James Whelan executed 12:02

26d ago12:02

12:02

Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Feb. 10 – War Brides Arrive in 1946 7:10

27d ago7:10

7:10

Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Canadian History Ehx Presents: Canadian Time Machine | Nunavut Turns 25: Land, Language, and Self-Determination 29:22

28d ago29:22

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In this episode, we step back in time with the Canadian Time Machine podcast to explore the past, present, and future of Canada’s youngest territory—Nunavut. At just 25 years old, Nunavut is still finding its footing, but it’s come a long way since its historic creation on April 1, 1999. Historian Kenn Harper, known to Nunavummiut as Ilisaijikutaaq…

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Feb. 9 – 1913 Meteor Procession 6:10

28d ago6:10

6:10

Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Feb. 8 – The Aroostook War 6:48

29d ago6:48

6:48

Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Feb. 7 – First War Artists Commissioned 4:00

1M ago4:00

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Kirjoittanut Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Building a Special Relationship: Canada-US Relations in the Eisenhower Era, 1953–61 31:10

1M ago31:10

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Greg Marchildon speaks with Asa McKercher about his book, Building a Special Relationship: Canada-US Relations in the Eisenhower Era, 1953–61.Building a Special Relationship explores a lesser-known period in U.S.-Canada relations during the 1950s, when officials from both countries developed a strong culture of bilateral cooperation amid the escala…

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Front Row To Justice: Viola Desmond 27:36

1M ago27:36

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When Viola Desmond decided to go see a movie in New Glasgow while her car was repaired, she changed Canadian history and helped start the country's civil rights movement. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: cr…

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S10E11 - Mackenzie King: The Spiritualist Prime Minister 26:00

1M ago26:00

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William Lyon Mackenzie King was Canada's longest-serving Prime Minister, from 1922 to 1930 and from 1935 to 1948. Historians have ranked him as Canada's greatest Prime Minister for his political leadership in winning Canada's autonomy from the British Empire and for organizing Canada's enormous war effort that enabled Winston Churchill and Presiden…