Canada has an amazing history. The Indigenous people, our inventions, the hardy settlers who came to our shores, the heroes and the villains, there is always a story to tell.
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Podcast episodes that look at the battles Canada fought in during the First World War
A look at every year from Canada's history, beginning with Confederation in 1867 and continuing on to 2020.
A look at the history of Canada at war, from the battles long before the country existed to those fought in the 20th Century.
The many posts I have written about Canada's history.
My interviews with historians and prominent Canadians
The episodes from the podcast going back to the very beginning.
Videos I have made on various history topics in Canada.
Videos I have made for my Shaw TV Show.
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1924 began with a decision that seemed minor in Ottawa but meant everything to Canadians posted overseas. On Jan. 26, Cabinet passed Order...
In the history of the NHL, 10 players have had the three year waiting period waived to enter the Hall of Fame. These are players like Wayne...
Newfoundland is a fascinating place. It was once the home of the Beothuk people, and European settlement on the island dates back farther...
Conrad Stafford Bain was born on Feb. 4, 1923, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, to a family of English and Scottish descent. He grew up in a...
It was a beautiful fall day in 1984. After a long day at school a young girl in a small, quiet, community about an hour north of Toronto...
The year is 1948. We’re at the Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland. After a 12-year hiatus, the world gathered for what were called...
On a cold dark night in the North Atlantic a great hospital ship journeyed towards Ireland. Passengers were either preparing for bed or...
In the bay that now carries his name, captain Henry Hudson, his son along with several sick men were set adrift by his crew. It is our...
A few years ago, during the quarantine phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was looking for something to watch. I could rewatch the golden era...
A few months ago, on one of my weekly trips to find treasures at local thrift stores, I stumbled upon a gold mine. A box set of every...
