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St. John's Darkest Day: The Great St. John's Fire
A dropped pipe on a hay stack would lead to the worst disaster in St. John's history. With high winds, a month of no rain and poor decisions by the c…
5 years ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Fort Nelson
Today, I am talking about the northern BC community of Fort Nelson. While its settled history is short, only dating to about the Second World War, it…
5 years ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Thessalon
The town with the unique name has quite the history behind it, including a political scandal around its post office in 1905, Biddy the Moose who enjo…
5 years ago
No Drinks Allowed: PEI's Prohibition Years
From 1901 to 1948, PEI had strict prohibition in place but that didn't stop many rumrunners from making small fortunes in the illicit trade of alcoho…
5 years ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Nelson
Started as a mining town, the community of Nelson, British Columbia would adapt and grow and today is known for its arts and culture. It was also the…
5 years ago
The Forgotten War: Canadians In The Spanish Civil War
For two years from 1936 to 1938, over 1,500 Canadians would travel to Spain, often on their own, to fight against Fascists in Spain during the Spanis…
5 years ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Oakbank
Today, in a shorter episode, I am looking at the history of Oakbank, Manitoba. From some great historical buildings, to its deep Indigenous history, …
5 years, 1 month ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Armstrong
Known for its cheese, the community has a history that dates back to the Cariboo Gold Rush, and many buildings from the late-1800s still stand today …
5 years, 1 month ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Rocky Mountain House
One of the oldest European settlements in the Canadian Prairies, its history dates to the 1700s, and today that fur trade history is celebrated in th…
5 years, 1 month ago
Small Town Histories: The History Of Halton Hills
This town, which is actually a geographical area made up of several towns, has a deep history that goes back over 200 years. Known for its many mills…
5 years, 1 month ago