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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(c) University of Leeds Art Collection and Gallery; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation The world was at war, and Canada was...
After the 1923 election, the United Farmers of Ontario made the decision to withdraw from electoral politics and most of its elected...
About 14,000 years ago, as the last ice age came to an end, a giant erratic made of granite from the area of Hudson Bay fell onto the land...
Thank you to Brett Hedges, who donated to the podcast and requested an episode about Howard McCurdy, a fascinating individual. So, let’s...
Before Europeans ever ventured into the area that would one day be Saskatchewan, the area of Shaunavon was home to a diverse group of...
It was an event that many felt was doomed to fail. It was looked down on and scoffed at before it was even held. After it was all said and...
As we progress into the 20th century, the role of the Governor General would continue to change. We are also getting closer to the Canadian...
1898 The 1898 election would bring about monumental changes in Ontario politics, but not in terms of what party was ruling. Sir Oliver...
The land that Atikokan sits on was inhabited by the Indigenous for millennia, long before Europeans ever arrived. The primary Indigenous...
Located to the northeast of Calgary, in south-central Alberta, Starland County was the home of the Blackfoot for centuries. For the...