Over the course of nine decades, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has become an integral part of the Canadian identity. It has brough us shows that have shaped the culture of Canada, covered the events that became part of our heritage, and...
It has become not only an engineering marvel, but an image of Canada and a vital link between two provinces. It is the Confederation Bridge, but the story of it dates back far longer than the bridge itself, all the way to the 19th century. Today, I...
(c) University of Leeds Art Collection and Gallery; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation The world was at war, and Canada was heading towards one of the most divisive and troubled times in its history. It was in that situation that Canada...
After the 1923 election, the United Farmers of Ontario made the decision to withdraw from electoral politics and most of its elected members joined with the Progressives, which were led by former United Farmers Attorney-General William Edgar Raney...
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 done though, it was not only a massive success but also a landmark moment in Canadian history. I am talking...
1898 The 1898 election would bring about monumental changes in Ontario politics, but not in terms of what party was ruling. Sir Oliver Mowat had moved on to federal politics after Sir Wilfrid Laurier took office as the Liberal Prime Minister in 1896...
The Constitution Act It was one of the most important pieces of legislation in Canadian history. It was something that attracted controversy and its impact is felt to this day. It was the Constitution Act of 1982 and today I am looking at how this...
1867 The first general election in Ontario’s history was held on Sept. 3, 1867. The Conservative Party was led by John Sandfield Macdonald, while the Liberals were led by Archibald McKellar. Macdonald was a close friend of Sir John A. Macdonald, but...
For millennia, the land was occupied by the Indigenous, specifically the Blackfoot. The bison would dominate the landscape and formed a vital part of the life of the Blackfoot, who hunted the great beasts for centuries. The Blackfoot Confederacy was...
He is one of the greatest musical artists that Canada has ever produced. His music has become part of the Canadian cultural landscape and he was arguably the most overtly nationalist songwriter in Canadian history. Today, I am looking at the...