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.
Episodes
May 6, 2025 • 39 mins
He has been a fixture of our television screens for over two decades now and Mark Critch shows no signs of slowing down.
From getting his start in Newfoundland theatre, to his rise to fame on This Hour Has 22 Minutes, to his acclaimed show Son of a Critch, there is much to the story of this Canadian comic legend.
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April 29, 2025 • 35 mins
During his life, he was called the strongest man who ever lived. With hair curls to resemble Samson and accomplished feats of strength that became legendary. A French-Canadian folk hero, his legacy continues to this day.
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April 22, 2025 • 51 mins
In the this episode of Canadian History Ehx Biography, I talk to the man who brought skating glory to Canada in the 1990s. Elvis Stojko won two Olympic silvers, three World Championships and seven Canadian Championships during his illustrious skating career.
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April 15, 2025 • 27 mins
What began as an estate for a rich family, slowly morphed into a multicultural community that has become more legend than neighbourhood. From its starring role on TV to its continued unique feel, Kensington Market's history is a fascinating story.
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April 12, 2025 • 33 mins
In 2017, the second-largest gold coin in the world, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, was stolen from a Berlin museum. It was quite the story and heist!
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April 10, 2025 • 34 mins
Debuting in 1992 and lasting until 1994, The Odyssey was a surreal CBC show that blended mythology, psychology and social commentary in a way not seen in teen shows at the time. It also served as an early stepping stone to fame for Ryan Reynolds.
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April 8, 2025 • 56 mins
In the first episode of Canadian History Ehx Biography, I look at the life of Ryan Reynolds and talk with him about his life and how Canada has helped shape him and his career.
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April 7, 2025 • 3 mins
On April 8, 2025, I am launching a new bi-weekly series called Canadian History Ehx Biography.
In every episode of my new series, you’ll hear directly from famous Canadians like Ryan Reynolds, Elvis Stojko, and many more on how our country helped shape them and what being Canadian means to them.
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April 1, 2025 • 29 mins
For 125 years, the Mohawk of the Kahnawake Reserve have helped build the bridges and skyscrapers of North America. Nearly the entire skyline of New York City has the boot prints of the Mohawk Skywalkers on them.
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March 25, 2025 • 29 mins
One of the most important explorers of his era, he was constantly in the shadow of David Thompson but he had quite the story to tell.
And 150 years after his death, his descendants hoped to collect on his fortune.
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March 18, 2025 • 26 mins
In 2017, the second-largest gold coin in the world, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, was stolen from a Berlin museum. It was quite the story and heist!
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March 11, 2025 • 43 mins
Emily Carr, was in my opinion, the greatest artist Canada has ever produced. Devoted to art for most of her life, recognition came late for her. Her work is now celebrated and she has become a national treasurer.
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March 7, 2025 • 61 mins
While curling was not invented in Canada, we have absolutely claimed it as our own. From our earliest curling clubs to the major tournaments of the Brier and Scotties, there is much to discuss! I also speak with Curling Hall of Famers Warren Hansen and Kevin Martin from Inside Curling.
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March 4, 2025 • 42 mins
On Dec. 6, 1917, the collision of two ships in Halifax Harbour led to a 2.9 kiloton explosion that levelled Halifax, killed 2,000 and injured 9,000. It was the largest man-made explosion prior to the Atomic era.
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February 28, 2025 • 23 mins
For four decades, a small group of men controlled nearly everything in Upper Canada. This oligarchy stifled progress in the name of padding their own pockets. It was the era of The Family Compact.
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February 25, 2025 • 27 mins
Portia White was one of the most famous concert singers of her day, and called a Voice from Heaven. Sadly, her career, and life, were far too short.
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February 18, 2025 • 20 mins
The daughter of escaped enslaved parents, Rose Fortune became a legend in Annapolis Royal thanks to the company she founded and her work as the unofficial police officer of the docks.
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February 14, 2025 • 27 mins
Sounds Black is a new four-part documentary series on History and STACKTV that explores the history of Black music in Canada. It is a fascinating exploration of Canada's musical history. I spoke with director Cazhhmere Downey about the series.
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February 12, 2025 • 35 mins
It’s a summer night in 1998. Vienna, Austria. And petty thief Daniel Blanchard is about to carry out the heist of a lifetime. Stealing a crown jewel. The last remaining diamond Sisi Star.
His plan? A daring night-time parachute jump.
Daniel is no ordinary thief. His heists are ingenious, meticulously planned; his escapes from the law defy belief. And Daniel knows that if he can get his hands on the star, it will launch him into the...
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February 11, 2025 • 26 mins
George Dixon was the greatest featherweight boxer in history, at least according to Ring Magazine. One of Nova Scotia's greatest athletes, his career saw nothing but triumph until a rapid and tragic fall.
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