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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When you hear someone mention a hockey team called the Ottawa Senators, your mind probably goes to the current iteration playing in the...
During the first half of the 20th century, one of the most feared diseases for parents was polio. While polio could strike anyone, at any...
Today, we come to our third of four prime ministers who were in power for two years or less following the death of Sir John A. Macdonald...
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The NHL has had its fair-share of tough individuals, including the legendary Broad Street Bullies of the 1970s, but few were as tough, or...
It was one of the most infectious and feared diseases in human history. The disease dates back thousands of years with evidence of it...
In terms of great prime ministers, there are those who made their mark, those who didn’t and those who could have if circumstances were...
Indigenous History The area around Maidstone has been occupied by the Blackfoot for centuries, and then by the Metis and Cree as they began...
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