Today in Canadian History

Today in Canadian History

Each episode of Today in Canadian History contains an interview with a Canadian professor, journalist, author, or “everyday” historian and focuses on a unique event or moment that took place on that day in Canadian history. Today in Canadian History presents Canada’s past in a unique and accessible manner. The series is designed to be a first step to learning more about our past. We would like to remind Canadians not just about what makes our country great, but what makes it complicated, beautiful, diverse, and ours. Feel free to get in touch with Marc & Joe via-email: todayincanada@gmail.com

Episodes

Jan. 27 – The Original Bluenose's Last Day

February 27, 2026 • 8 mins
The original Bluenose spent it's last day sailing above water. The famous schooner went down off coast of Haiti in 1946.
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Jan. 31 – The Real James Bond, Sir William Stephenson Passes Away

January 31, 2026 • 6 mins
Ian Fleming once claimed Sir William Stephenson to be the inspiration for James Bond. Stephenson passed away on this day back in 1989. To learn more we spoke with Gary Solar, President of the Intrepid Society.
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Jan. 28 – Women Get the Vote

January 28, 2026 • 7 mins
On January 28th Manitoba became the first province to grant women the right to vote. This was in so small part due to the efforts of suffragette Nellie McClung. To learn more, we spoke with Bette Meuller of the Nellie McClung Society.
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Jan. 26 – Dr. Wilder Penfield is Born

January 26, 2026 • 8 mins
Neurosurgeon Dr. Wilder Penfield was born on this day back in 1891. To learn more we spoke with Dr. William Feindel who worked with Dr. Penfield at the Montreal Neurological Institute back in the 1950s.
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Jan. 25 – Lucy Maud Montgomery in Ontario

January 25, 2026 • 6 mins
Did you know that Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote most of her books while living in the town of Leaskdale, Ontario? To learn more we spoke to Barbara Pratt of the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario.
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Jan. 24 – Japanese Canadian Internment

January 24, 2026 • 11 mins
Discussion with Prof. W. Peter Ward about the internment of Japanese Canadians during WWII.
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Jan. 21 – The 1910 Spanish River Train Wreck

January 21, 2026 • 5 mins
Over 40 people perished when train derailed west of Sudbury. In terms of fatalities, fourth worst in Canadian history.
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Jan. 20 – Doukhobors Arrive in Halifax

January 20, 2026 • 8 mins
Over 2000 Doukhobors arrived in Halifax on this date back in 1899. To learn more we spoke with Professor Julie Rak of the University of Alberta.
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Jan. 19 – The Jets Leave Winnipeg

January 19, 2026 • 7 mins
The NHL approved the sale of the Winnipeg Jets to investors in Phoenix on this date back in 1996. To learn more, we spoke with professor Jim Silver: author of "Thin Ice: Money, Politics, and the Demise of an NHL Franchise".
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Jan. 18 – Canadian Content Rules Come into Effect

January 18, 2026 • 7 mins
We spoke with FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting's Ian Morrison on the anniversary of the CRTC's new Canadian Content rules coming into effect back in 1971.
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Jan. 17 – Jacques Plante and Facial Protection in Hockey

January 17, 2026 • 6 mins
To learn more about the introduction of head and facial protection in hockey we spoke with Dr. Bob Pashby on anniversary of NHL goalie Jacques Plante.
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Jan. 13 – Major Gustave Biéler is Arrested by the Gestapo

January 13, 2026 • 10 mins
We spoke with Major Gustave Biéler's daughter Jacqueline Bieler, on the anniversary of his 1944 arrest while aiding the French Resistance in WWII.
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Jan. 11 – John A. Macdonald is Born pt. 2 of 2

January 11, 2026 • 9 mins
In part two, we discuss Sir John A. Macdonald: the man, with Richard J. Gwyn author of "John A, The Man Who Made Us".
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Jan 10 – John A. Macdonald is Born pt. 1 of 2

January 10, 2026 • 8 mins
In part one, we discuss the impact Sir John A. Macdonald had on shaping Canada with Richard J. Gwyn author of "John A, The Man Who Made Us".
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Jan. 7 – Hank Snow Performs at the Grand Ole Opry

January 7, 2026 • 10 mins
Canadian country music star Hank Snow performs at the Grand Ole Opry......and nobody likes him.
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Jan. 6 – Brother André Bessette Passes Away

January 6, 2026 • 7 mins
Later known as Saint André Bessette, Brother André of Montreal died on this day back in 1937.
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Jan 4 – Canadian Artist Pegi Nicol MacLeod is Born

January 4, 2026 • 5 mins
We spoke with I spoke with Dr. Laura Brandon, a historian of Art and War at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa as well as author of "Pegi by Herself: the life of Pegi Nicol MacLeod, Canadian artist".
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Jan. 3 – “How the Scots Invented Canada”

January 3, 2026 • 8 mins
Ken MacGoogan author of "How the Scots Invented Canada" spoke to us on the anniversary of the arrival of 300 immigrants from the Scottish Highlands on this day in 1802.
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Highlight – Viola Desmond is physically removed from theatre

January 2, 2026 • 13 mins
In 1946, Viola Desmond was forcibly removed from a theatre in New Glasgow, NS for refusing to move from whites-only section.
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Happy New Year - British Troops Prepare to Burn Washington

January 1, 2026 • 6 mins
In 1814 British Troops descend upon Washington DC, prepared to capture the American capital. We spoke with historian and author Mark Zuehlke about the Burning of Washington and the War of 1812.
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