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The First Royal Visit: The 1939 Royal Tour
One of the biggest events in Canadian history was the arrival of the first reigning monarch to set foot on Canadian soil, King George VI with his wif…
4 years, 9 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of White City
White City was formed in a field outside Regina in the 1950s thanks to the arrival of the Trans-Canada Highway. It quickly grew and was the home of D…
4 years, 9 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History of Chase
From the Secwepemc people who lived in the area for millennia, to the famous Salmon Runs, to one of the biggest saw mills in British Columbia for its…
4 years, 9 months ago
Merry Christmas!
No new episode today because it is Christmas, but we will be back next week with small town histories and a look at the 1939 Royal Tour, one of the b…
4 years, 10 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History of Okotoks
Located just south of Calgary, Okotoks has a fascinating history. From the immense rock dropped by a glacier nearby, to its many historical buildings…
4 years, 10 months ago
A Legend Of The Air: The Avro Arrow
The Avro Arrow was a revolutionary aircraft that was faster than any other aircraft in the world. Before it could go into full production, and after …
4 years, 10 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Oliver
The official Wine Capital of Canada (seriously, the Queen proclaimed it!), this community has a history dating back over 100 years but it owes its ex…
4 years, 10 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Wetaskiwin
Founded at the site where an Indigenous peace was formed, Wetaskiwin became an important stopping point along the railroad, and features many museums…
4 years, 10 months ago
A Great Leader: Joseph Brant
Joseph Brant was a skilled military leader and he spent much of his life trying to protect Indigenous land, & gain land for his people. Sadly, he was…
4 years, 10 months ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Smithers
Located in the interior of British Columbia, Smithers is a town with a very interesting history. This town started as a railway divisional point & gr…
4 years, 10 months ago