Today in Canadian History
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Today in Canadian History
Each episode of Today in Canadian History contains an interview with a Canadian professor, journalist, author, or “everyday” historian and focuses on a unique event or moment that took place on that day in Canadian history. Today in Canadian History presents Canada’s past in a unique and accessible...
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October 29 – The Great Depression
We spoke with University of Calgary Professor Dr. Patrick Brennan about Canada during the Great Depression.
October 28 – William Hall is awarded the VC
William Hall is awarded the Victoria Cross in 1859.
October 27 – The National Council of Women of Canada is Founded
The National Council of Women of Canada is Founded in 1893.
October 25 – Leslie McFarlane is Born
The original author of the Hardy Boys mystery series is born back in 1902.
October 22 – Louis Riel is Born
To learn more about Riel we spoke with Director of the Saint-Boniface Museum in Winnipeg, Philippe Mailhot.
October 20 – Tommy Douglas was born
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...
October 18 - The Famous Five
On this day back in 1929, women became "persons". Guest host, Jennie Palmer.
October 15 – Chinese Rail Workers and the CPR
We spoke with Brad Lee, the curator of The Ties That Bind, an online historical research project that works to recognize the contributions of the Chin...
October 14 – SS Caribou sunk by German submarine
The passenger ferry was sunk off the coast of Nova Scotia back in 1942.
October 13 – Anniversary of the Canadian Navy
Back in 1910, an Imperial Order in Council transferred the Naval Station at Halifax to the Canadian Government.
October 12 – Sam Hughes and General Arthur Currie
We spoke with Tim Cook, historian with the Canadian War Museum and author of The Madman and the Butcher: The Sensational Wars of Sam Hughes and Genera...
October 8 – Multiculturalism Policies Introduced
The first ever policies regarding multiculturalism were announced on this date back in 1971.
October 7 – First concert of the NAC Orchestra
Back in 1969, 46 nervous and excited performers stepped onstage at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
October 6 – Radio station opens in Aklavik, NWT
Back in 1925, station opens in Aklavik, NWT as part of the North West Territories and Yukon Radio System.
October 5 – Laurie Skreslet becomes first Canadian to climb Everest
Back in 1982, Laurie Skreslet became the first Canadian to reach the top of Mount Everest. Canadian Pat Morrow followed only days later.
October 4 – Pianist Glenn Gould dies
Glenn Gould passed away on this day back in 1982. He was 50.
October 1 – Artist Paul Kane returns to Toronto
The famous Canadian painter returns to Toronto after more than two years in the West.
September 30 – Arctic explorer John Rae is born
John Rae is born in Scotland on this day back in 1813.
September 29 – The Aloutte 1
We spoke with astronaut Robert Thirsk: the Canadian who has spent the most time in space.
September 28 – Pierre Elliot Trudeau Passes Away
Historian and author John English discusses the legacy of Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau.
September 27 – Stanley Park opened in Vancouver
Park opened to public for the first time back in 1888.
September 24 – Canada Lifts Sanctions Against South Africa
We spoke with Dr. Linda Freeman, a professor at the University of Carleton.
September 23 – Mack Sennett releases first film
Back in 1912 in New York, Quebec-born Mack Sennett releases his first Keystone Comedy film.
September 22 – Building named after Clara Brett Martin
Back in 1989, the Ontario provincial government (temporarily) names a building after Clara Brett Martin, the first woman lawyer in the British Empire.
September 21 – The Toonie is Unveiled to the Public
Brent Townsend is the the artist who designed the polar bear on the reverse of the Canadian two dollar coin.
September 20 – First signing of Treaty 5
Treaty 5 is signed for the first time at Berens River, Manitoba back in 1875.
September 17 – Fire on the SS Noronic kills over 115 people
Back in 1949, a fire on the ship kills over 115 people. The ship was docked on the shore of Lake Ontario.
September 16 – Construction begins on the Canso Causeway
Construction begins on this day back in 1952, connecting Cape Breton Island by road to Nova Scotia.
September 15 – “The Greenpeace” Sets Sail in 1971
Historian, ecologist and co-founder of Greenpeace International, Rex Weyler discusses the early days of Greenpeace.
September 14 – Dorothea Palmer arrested for distributing information on birth control
Back in 1936, Dorothea Palmer, was arrested in Ontario. Her eventual trial became a landmark case in the Canadian birth control movement.
September 13 – Laura Ingersoll is born
Laura Ingersoll, later known as Laura Secord, is born on this day back in 1775. She warned British forces of an American attack in 1813.
September 10 -1939 Canada Declares War on Germany
We spoke with associate professor Pat Brennan about how WWII built Canada as a nation.
September 9 – Alexander Graham Bell creation breaks marine speed record
In Nova Scotia back in 1919, a hydrofoil craft co-created by Alexander Graham Bell hits 114 kms an hour, breaking the record for speed on water.
September 8 – The Children of the Klondike
We spoke with historian and author Frances Backhouse about the birth of Dawson Klondike Schultz on Sept. 8, 1897 and the "Children of the Klondike"
September 7 – CBC Television Begins First Broadcast
We spoke with FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting spokesperson Ian Morrison about the launch of CBC Television.
September 6 – Launch of The Canadian Encyclopedia
Back in 1985, The Canadian Encyclopedia is released in Edmonton, Alberta.
September 2 – Celebrating the Discovery of the Wreckage of RMS Titanic
Members of a joint French-American expedition celebrate the discovery of the wreckage of Titanic, which they had found on Sept. 1, 1985
September 1 – Saskatchewan and Alberta become provinces (special edition!)
Back in 1905, Saskatchewan and Alberta officially become provinces.
August 31 – (First French Episode!) Opening of the Ouimetoscope Cinema.
In 1907, Leo-Ernest Ouimet opens the largest theater in North America exclusively dedicated to showing movies.