On Jan. 6, 1915, the Princess Patricia’s Light Infantry entered the trenches for the first time, at a location called Dickiebush by the British troops. With this momentous day for the troops, I will relate some of what the diary said directly...
While the Yukon Territory has existed since the turn of the 20th century, it was not until 1978 that we got our first premier of the territory. Previously, there was a Yukon Territorial Council that acted as in an advisory role to the Commissioner...
When you have the nickname Slugger, chances are you are a pretty tough player on the ice. Such was the case with Harvey “Slugger” Pulford. A steady defenceman for Ottawa, he was known for his ability to check opponents in his Hall of Fame career...
On Jan. 21, Donald Smith, Lord Strathcona, died. Born in Scotland, he became one of the foremost builders and philanthropists in the British Empire in his life. He served as the commissioner, governor and main shareholder of the Hudson’s Bay Company...
In 1929, the long run of the Liberals winning elections dating back to 1905 came to an end when the Conservatives won their first election. At the head of the party was James Milton Anderson, the first Conservative premier of Saskatchewan, and also...
The name Eddie Gerard doesn’t mean much these days to hockey fans. He has long been eclipsed by the likes of Maurice Richard, Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby. But there was a time when he was one of the best players in hockey...
On March 7, Pauline Johnson died. Pauline Johnson was born on March 10, 1861 in the family home at the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario. Born to an English mother and Mohawk father, she straddled both cultures throughout her life. A lover of books and...
After Charles Dunning moved on to federal politics in the government of William Lyon Mackenzie King, James Garfield Gardiner came along to assume the role of Saskatchewan’s fourth premier. Gardiner was born on Nov. 30, 1883 in South Huron, Ontario...
During his career, Red Horner was one of the most beloved members of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Playing for 18 seasons, all with the club, he helped lead them to glory and enshrined himself as a legend of the team. So, let’s learn about him. George...
It’s a quiet Saturday night in 1979. Residents in Mississauga, Ontario are asleep. The next day is expected to be quiet for the thousands that live there. Many would be looking forward to a nice breakfast with families, maybe some time with a...