Canadian History Ehx
Follow Craig Baird as he explores the good, the bad and the weird of Canada's history from the pre-colonial era to 25 years ago. Whatever you want to know about Canadian history, this is your one-stop shop.
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October 16, 2026 • 30 mins
Before he ever became a baseball legend in the big leagues, Jackie Robinson played a season in Montreal with the Royals.
He called it one of the happiest periods of his life due to the positive reception he and his wife received in the city.
Montreal played a big role in the story of #42 Jackie Robinson.
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October 13, 2026 • 24 mins
For almost 50 years, Canada and Denmark were at war over a tiny island in the Arctic. Hans Island was only one kilometre wide, with nothing on it, but it was an important spot along the border when it came to access to surrounding resources.
No bullets were ever fired, but a lot of shots of liquor were enjoyed.
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October 9, 2026 • 40 mins
Over the space of eight months in 1942, an 2,700 kilometres of highway was built from Dawson Creek, BC to Alaska. It was an incredible project that took the international cooperation of Canada and the United States.
Listen to the other side of this episode on Hostile History with David Borys.
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October 6, 2026 • 33 mins
In 1979, amid the Iranian Revolution, several American diplomats and their spouses were caught in the middle. It fell to the Canadians and Diplomat Ken Taylor to rescue them, hide them and then get them out of the country.
This is the true story, not the Argo falsehood.
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October 5, 2026 • 30 secs
For over 150 years Canadians have shaped history. In every area, from sports and science to peace and humanitarianism, the world has been made better because of Canada.
And we sometimes forget that.
So this month, I'm shining a spotlight on eight stories that show what makes us great.
I'm Craig Baird and This... Is Canada and I hope you enjoy following along on this journey through the great things Canada has created.
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September 29, 2026 • 37 mins
Maurice Richard was known as The Rocket for not only his speed on the ice, but the fire he brought to every game. More than a hockey player, he became a cultural icon and hero to the Quebec people.
He was one of the greatest to ever lace up skates.
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September 22, 2026 • 36 mins
Even today, Terry Sawchuk is cited as the greatest goaltender in NHL history. His records stood for decades, and much of his career was a triumph. Within those heights were deep lows, and an unfortunate and tragic end to his career and life.
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September 15, 2026 • 36 mins
He was so good that people just called him Mr. Hockey. His longevity in professional hockey was incredible and he inspired generations of hockey players.
One of the nicest men you could meet off the ice, he was called the "meanest SOB" on the ice.
There has never been anyone like Gordie Howe.
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September 11, 2026 • 19 mins
For decades, off and on, New France was forced to use a unique style of currency when coins were in short supply. The money, made from playing cards, served an important purpose in the early years of the colony.
In 2027, the Bank of Canada will be releasing a new $20 banknote featuring King Charles, the Vimy memorial and more.
Thank you to the Bank of Canada Museum and David Bergeron for assisting with this episode.
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September 8, 2026 • 40 mins
Jacques Plante wasn't the first NHL goalie to don a mask, but his decision to do so changed hockey forever. A legend of the game, he is still considered one of the greatest and most innovative goaltenders in the history of the game.
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September 1, 2026 • 34 mins
He was so good that the Montreal Canadiens bought an entire league to force him to go professional. Called the classiest player in NHL history, he was a legend who won 10 Stanley Cups and remains one of the greatest players in hockey history.
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August 25, 2026 • 50 mins
Before The Daily Show and other satirical news shows, there was This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Since 1993, it has picked up buckets of awards, launched comedic careers and poked fun at every Canadian politician across the map.
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August 18, 2026 • 38 mins
For several years in the 1990s, Road to Avonlea was one of the most popular shows in Canada. It helped launch the career of Sarah Polley, and remains beloved by many to this day. During its run, it also picked up a bunch of awards.
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August 11, 2026 • 30 mins
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey may be a hit movie in 2026, but for me The Odyssey I loved was one made by CBC in the early 1990s. It was a show that was far ahead of its time, with a complex narrative. It was Lost before Lost, and it helped give Ryan Reynolds his start.
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August 4, 2026 • 32 mins
Growing up in the 1980s, Fraggle Rock was one of my favourite shows. It became iconic, and is now remembered with nostalgia by many. What a lot of people don't realize, is that it was a mostly Canadian production, and most of the cast were Canadians.
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July 28, 2026 • 43 mins
It was arguably the biggest event in Canadian history to that point when in 1939, the Royal Couple arrived in Canada for a 30 day tour of the country. It was something millions of Canadians would never forget.
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July 21, 2026 • 33 mins
It was the centrepiece of Canada's Centennial and while many doubted Canada and Montreal could pull it off, it turned into the most successful World's Fair of the 20th Century. At a time when Canada had a population of 25 million, there were over 50 million visitors to Expo 67.
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July 14, 2026 • 26 mins
There were many landmark events in Canada's Centennial Year, but one of the most exciting was the Centennial Voyageur Canoe Pageant. For months, 10 teams from eight provinces and two territories, rowed from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta to Montreal.
It remains the longest canoe race in history.
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July 11, 2026 • 27 mins
Without Edna Diefenbaker, John Diefenbaker would have never been prime minister. Yet, he sweeps his first wife to the dustbin of history, and barely acknowledged her in his three volume memoirs. He overlooked her in life, and did the same after she died.
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July 7, 2026 • 34 mins
In 1986, Vancouver opened its doors to the world for Expo 86. The second World's Fair in Canadian history, there were many comparisons to Expo 67. The event was a massive success, with some tragedy mixed in, and led directly to the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010.
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