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225 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaExplicit
No
Date created
2010/06/30
Latest episode
2026/01/31
Average duration
9 min.
Release period
2 days
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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 manner. The series is designed to be a first step to learning more about our past. We would like to remind Canadians not just about what makes our country great, but what makes it complicated, beautiful, diverse, and ours. Feel free to get in touch with Marc & Joe via-email: [email protected]
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Jan. 31 – The Real James Bond, Sir William Stephenson Passes Away
2026/01/31
Ian Fleming once claimed Sir William Stephenson to be the inspiration for James Bond. Stephenson passed away on this day back in 1989. To learn more we spoke with Gary Solar, President of the Intrepid Society.
Jan. 28 – Women Get the Vote
2026/01/28
On January 28th Manitoba became the first province to grant women the right to vote. This was in so small part due to the efforts of suffragette Nellie McClung. To learn more, we spoke with Bette Meuller of the Nellie McClung Society.
Jan. 26 – Dr. Wilder Penfield is Born
2026/01/26
Neurosurgeon Dr. Wilder Penfield was born on this day back in 1891. To learn more we spoke with Dr. William Feindel who worked with Dr. Penfield at the Montreal Neurological Institute back in the 1950s.
Jan. 25 – Lucy Maud Montgomery in Ontario
2026/01/25
Did you know that Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote most of her books while living in the town of Leaskdale, Ontario? To learn more we spoke to Barbara Pratt of the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario.
Jan. 24 – Japanese Canadian Internment
2026/01/24
Discussion with Prof. W. Peter Ward about the internment of Japanese Canadians during WWII.
Jan. 21 – The 1910 Spanish River Train Wreck
2026/01/21
Over 40 people perished when train derailed west of Sudbury. In terms of fatalities, fourth worst in Canadian history.
Jan. 20 – Doukhobors Arrive in Halifax
2026/01/20
Over 2000 Doukhobors arrived in Halifax on this date back in 1899. To learn more we spoke with Professor Julie Rak of the University of Alberta.
Jan. 19 – The Jets Leave Winnipeg
2026/01/19
The NHL approved the sale of the Winnipeg Jets to investors in Phoenix on this date back in 1996. To learn more, we spoke with professor Jim Silver: author of "Thin Ice: Money, Politics, and the Demise of an NHL Franchise".
Jan. 18 – Canadian Content Rules Come into Effect
2026/01/18
We spoke with FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting's Ian Morrison on the anniversary of the CRTC's new Canadian Content rules coming into effect back in 1971.
Jan. 17 – Jacques Plante and Facial Protection in Hockey
2026/01/17
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.
Jan. 13 – Major Gustave Biéler is Arrested by the Gestapo
2026/01/13
We spoke with Major Gustave Biéler's daughter Jacqueline Bieler, on the anniversary of his 1944 arrest while aiding the French Resistance in WWII.
Jan. 11 – John A. Macdonald is Born pt. 2 of 2
2026/01/11
In part two, we discuss Sir John A. Macdonald: the man, with Richard J. Gwyn author of "John A, The Man Who Made Us".
Jan 10 – John A. Macdonald is Born pt. 1 of 2
2026/01/10
In part one, we discuss the impact Sir John A. Macdonald had on shaping Canada with Richard J. Gwyn author of "John A, The Man Who Made Us".
Jan. 7 – Hank Snow Performs at the Grand Ole Opry
2026/01/07
Canadian country music star Hank Snow performs at the Grand Ole Opry......and nobody likes him.
Jan. 6 – Brother André Bessette Passes Away
2026/01/06
Later known as Saint André Bessette, Brother André of Montreal died on this day back in 1937.
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lukealexatkinson 2016/10/14
👍
Deep research, wide-ranging interviews, and engaging writing make this a good one.
warlordbob 2019/11/22
Would be great
The stories are rich and well told. It would be nice if the podcast was regularly issued.
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