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: todayincanada@gmail.com
218 Available Episodes (218 Total)Average duration: 00:08:08
Feb 16, 2024
Feb. 16 – Citizenship Special
00:09:05
We attended a citizenship ceremony on February 15th, 2011 to speak with Citizenship Judge Joan May Way and some new Canadians.
Feb 16, 2024
Feb. 23 – Matonabbee
00:07:12
Chipewyan leader Matonabbee set off with explorer Samuel Hearne to find the headwaters of the Coppermine River in 1770.
Jan 31, 2024
Jan. 31 – The Real James Bond, Sir William Stephenson Passes Away (Copy)
00:06:40
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, 2024
Jan. 28 – Women Get the Vote
00:07:03
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 27, 2024
Jan. 27 – The Original Bluenose's Last Day
00:08:03
The original Bluenose spent it's last day sailing above water. The famous schooner went down off coast of Haiti in 1946.
Jan 26, 2024
Jan. 26 – Dr. Wilder Penfield is Born
00:08:52
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, 2024
Jan. 25 – Lucy Maud Montgomery in Ontario
00:06:33
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, 2024
Jan. 24 – Japanese Canadian Internment
00:11:25
Discussion with Prof. W. Peter Ward about the internment of Japanese Canadians during WWII.
Jan 21, 2024
Jan. 21 – The 1910 Spanish River Train Wreck
00:05:53
Over 40 people perished when train derailed west of Sudbury. In terms of fatalities, fourth worst in Canadian history.
Jan 20, 2024
Jan. 20 – Doukhobors Arrive in Halifax
00:08:54
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.
Feb 16 | 00:09:05
Feb. 16 – Citizenship Special
Feb 16 | 00:07:12
Feb. 23 – Matonabbee
Jan 31 | 00:06:40
Jan. 31 – The Real James Bond, Sir William Stephenson Passes Away (Copy)
Jan 28 | 00:07:03
Jan. 28 – Women Get the Vote
Jan 27 | 00:08:03
Jan. 27 – The Original Bluenose's Last Day
Jan 26 | 00:08:52
Jan. 26 – Dr. Wilder Penfield is Born
Jan 25 | 00:06:33
Jan. 25 – Lucy Maud Montgomery in Ontario
Jan 24 | 00:11:25
Jan. 24 – Japanese Canadian Internment
Jan 21 | 00:05:53
Jan. 21 – The 1910 Spanish River Train Wreck
Jan 20 | 00:08:54
Jan. 20 – Doukhobors Arrive in Halifax
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