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Linking The Country: The Trans-Canada Highway
Today on the podcast, I look at the beginning of the Trans-Canada Highway and its construction from 1950 to 1971. It would become a unifying symbol o…
6 years, 2 months ago
An Interview With Steven Kerzner (Ed The Sock)
Ed The Sock has been a staple of Canadian media for two decades, and today I speak with the man behind the legend of Ed the Sock; Steven Kerzner!
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6 years, 3 months ago
Two Villages: Stadacona and Hochelaga
When Jacques Cartier arrived in what would be Quebec, he found two villages. One, Stadacona, had 500 people and the other, Hochelaga, had 1,500-3,000…
6 years, 3 months ago
The Battle of Verrieres Ridge
From July 19 to 25, 1944, Canada would suffer its worst casualty numbers since the Dieppe Raid in 1942. It was the Battle of Verrieres Ridge, a battl…
6 years, 3 months ago
No Sun: Canada's Year Without A Summer
When Mount Tambora erupted in 1815, it was the largest eruption in recorded history. That eruption would have severe consequences for Canada in 1816 …
6 years, 3 months ago
An Interview With Andy Kim
Andy Kim is one of Canada's most successful musicians. From his hit songs, such as Sugar Sugar and Rock Me Gently, to his 50 year career that has see…
6 years, 3 months ago
A Life Devoted To His People: Chief Poundmaker
He pushed for peace and saved lives during the North West Rebellion. Nonetheless, he was wrongfully convicted of treason by the government in 1885. T…
6 years, 3 months ago
A Difficult Victory: The Raid On Black Rock
The War of 1812 had good battles and bad battles for Canada. Some battles started good but ended bad, despite being a victory. Such was the case with…
6 years, 3 months ago
An Interview With The History Wrangler
He is one of the top historians in Alberta, bringing the history of the province to life through books, song and his educational programs. Today on t…
6 years, 3 months ago
The Deadliest Tornado: The Regina Cyclone
On June 30, 1912, the deadliest tornado in Canadian history would tear through Regina, Saskatchewan for three minutes, leaving devastation behind it.…
6 years, 3 months ago