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Over Prairies and Mountains: The Overlanders of 1862
It was a journey over hundreds of kilometres of the Canadian west, through mountain passes and along rivers. For months, 150 men and one women ventur…
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From great heights to a steep fall, the story of Eaton's
For almost 150 years, Eaton's was one of the most important companies in Canada. From its catalogue to the Santa Claus Parade, to its massive impact …
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A Force On The Prairies: Jerry Potts
Jerry Potts was the son of an Indigenous mother and a Scottish father, and throughout his life he cemented himself as a legendary figure in the Canad…
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The Rise and Fall of the Avro Arrow
When the Avro Arrow debuted, it was a revolutionary aircraft that broke records almost immediately. Then, as soon as it took to the air, it was mothb…
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The History of Redvers
The community of Redvers has a fascinating history to explore, from the Indigenous Peoples, all the way to today.
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The Queen of the Lakes: The Edmund Fitzgerald
When she hit the waves for the first time, the Edmund Fitzgerald was called the Queen of the Lakes. For almost 20 years, she journeyed across the lak…
2 years, 3 months ago
Introducing... Dark Poutine | The Quakers and The Killers: The Murder of Peter Lazier
Episode 294: On the evening of December 21, 1883, near Bloomfield, Ontario, visitor Peter Lazier was murdered by two intruders at the farmhouse of Qu…
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5,000 KM for the Cup: The Dawson City Nuggets
Today, teams compete for the Stanley Cup while traveling in private jets and staying in fancy hotels. Things were very different 120 years ago when a…
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When Germans Invaded Winnipeg: If Day
On a cold day in February 1942, Winnipeg and Manitoba fell to Germany in a provincial battle. While it seemed very real, it was part of a Victory Bon…
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Seven Decades of Progress: Canada's LGBTQ History
Over the course of 70 years, various members of the LGBTQ community have helped make Canada a better and more tolerant place. It has been a long road…
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