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A Terrible Defeat: The Battle of Fort George
The War of 1812 is a vital part of Canada's early history. We, as Canadians, love to throw out the fact that we burned down the White House but the w…
6 years, 4 months ago
An Interview With Fred Penner
He is an icon of 80s and 90s children's entertainment in Canada. Along with The Friendly Giant and Mr. Dressup, he helped shape a generation of kids …
6 years, 5 months ago
A Great Moment In Our History: The Marathon Of Hope
It was 40 years ago this year that Terry Fox first set out his Marathon of Hope. While he had to end it near Thunder Bay, his legend has only grown i…
6 years, 5 months ago
An Interview With Kevin Nikkel
Romance of the Far Fur Country, a documentary made by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1920, turns 100 years old this year. I had the chance to speak with…
6 years, 5 months ago
A Dark Chapter: Alberta's Eugenics History
From 1929 to 1972, Alberta would sexually sterilize 2,800 people that were deemed unfit to be parents. While IQ tests were used to determine who woul…
6 years, 5 months ago
A Great Victory: The Battle of Hill 187
It was the deadliest battle for Canadians during the Korean War, and while it was a victory, the battle was hidden from Canadians back home. Reports …
6 years, 5 months ago
An Interview With Mark Terry
Canada is a country that led the way when it came to documentary filmmaking. From the early days of the movie camera, used to bring settlers to our c…
6 years, 5 months ago
A Major Part Of Our History: 350 Years Of The Hudson's Bay Company
May 2 is the 350th anniversary of the Hudson's Bay Company, a company that has shaped our country immensely through wars, economics and the founding …
6 years, 5 months ago
The Queen of Vaudeville: Eva Tanguay
In her heyday, she made more than Harry Houdini and may have been nearly as famous as Charlie Chaplin. A master at publicity, she was the template fo…
6 years, 5 months ago
A Great Game: Our Lacrosse History
Lacrosse was the likely the first team sport in North American history, it was played before Europeans ever arrived and today it is our official Summ…
6 years, 5 months ago