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Craig Baird

Canadian History Ehx

The world knew him as Grey Owl, but in truth he was an Englishman named Archie Belaney. He posed as an Indigenous man, and brought a message of Conservation to the world.
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The Imposter and Conservationist: Grey Owl

In 1964, Canada made its first steps to creating a flag to represent the country. The path to get that iconic flag was a bumpy one that tore Parliament in two and led to the downfall of a former Prime Minister.
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One Flag For The Nation: The Great Canadian Flag Debate

In the late-winter of 1921, three teams of individuals set out at different times to walk across Canada from Halifax to Vancouver. What started as a leisurely walk became a race that gripped the nation.
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From One Coast To The Other: The Walking Race Across Canada

From mummering to Tibbs Eve, from our first Christmas tree to our Christmas carols, there are many wonderful Christmas traditions in Canada's history.
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From Mummering To Sinck Tuck: Canada's Christmas Traditions

In 2025, we are going to be celebrating several historic milestones. From the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Quebec, to the 200th anniversary of the birth of Big Bear, to the 50th anniversary of the CN Tower.
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2025's Historic Milestones

As Quebec moved through The Quiet Revolution, Montreal welcomed the planet to Expo 67. It became not just a watershed moment in Canada's history during our Centennial Year, but also the most successful World's Fair of the 20th Century.
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When The World Came To Canada: Expo 67

Today, I have a special bonus episode of the show courtesy of David Borys at Curious Canadian History about Jackie Robinson and his time in Montreal.
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Curious Canadian History: Jackie Robinson in Montreal

Before there was the Titanic, there was the SS Atlantic. On her 19th voyage across the ocean, she struck rocks off the coast of Nova Scotia and was lost to the sea with 535 people in one of the deadliest sinkings of her era.
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Terror on the Seas: The SS Atlantic

In July 2024, I went to Ottawa and Gatineau to tour several museums. The first museum I visited was The Canadian Museum of History. It was a transformative experience.
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15000 Years of History: The Canadian Museum of History

From the 1860s to the 1940s, over 100,000 children were sent from England to work and live in Canada. Many of those children dealt with extreme hardship, abuse and ridicule but they helped build our country with their strength and determination.
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Taken From Their Homes: British Home Children

In today’s brief look at various aspects of Canadian history, I explore the Sunnyslope Shelter. This small dugout in the middle of a field in Central Alberta was once home to two men over 100 years ago. Today, it is a provincial historical site and a very unique place to visit.
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The Sunnyslope Shelter

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