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.
Join me on my journey through our history.
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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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From 1921 to 1948, three men served as Prime Minister of Canada. By far the longest was William Lyon Mackenzie King, who was in charge for...
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When the topic of NHL players strikes come up, we tend to look to the 1992 strike, the 2005 strike that wiped out the NHL season completely...
One of the most important Indigenous leaders on the Pacific Northwest Coast during the late-1700s was without a doubt, Maquinna. It is not...
We have gone through nine prime ministers so far, all of whom have had a large impact on Canada. Few though, have had an impact as large as...
Indigenous History The area around Claresholm had been inhabited by the Indigenous for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans...
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The 1970s were a chaotic time for the NHL and professional hockey in general. With the WHA bringing in franchises throughout the United...