The Redvers Podcast is the official podcast of Australian musician Redvers, AKA Justin Gill. With a love for conversation and meeting new people from all walks of life, Redvers will be interviewing musicians, performers, comedians, authors, and many more. Tune in every single Tuesday (GMT) for a new episode.
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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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Canada's Titanic: The Empress of Ireland
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She has been called Canada's Titanic. In 1914, while sailing in fog in the St. Lawrence River, the Empress of Ireland was struck by another ship and went beneath the waves in minutes. Over 1,000 people died. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donat…
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Canada's Greatest Marathoner: Tom Longboat
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From the early-1900s to the late-1910s, Tom Longboat was the greatest marathon runner in the world. Along the way, he also served with distinction in the First World War. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: ca…
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The CNE Live Show
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My live show at the Canadian National Exhibition on Aug. 19, which was all about the history of the CNE. As this was recorded in a large room, the audio isn't as stellar as usual. Enjoy! Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/c…
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The Man Who Changed The World: Igor Gouzenko
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Igor Gouzenko came to Canada as a Soviet cipher clerk. His defection would change the course of the 20th century and help spark the era known as The Cold War. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com …
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A Year To Celebrate: The Canadian Centennial
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For one year, Canadians from coast to coast got up and celebrated the country and its history. From walks across Canada to Centennial Projects, from Expo 67 to Bathtub Races, it was a year to remember. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buy…
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Over Prairies and Mountains: The Overlanders of 1862
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It was a journey over hundreds of kilometres of the Canadian west, through mountain passes and along rivers. For months, 150 men and one women ventured towards the gold fields of the Cariboo in a legendary undertaking. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-histor…
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From great heights to a steep fall, the story of Eaton's
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For almost 150 years, Eaton's was one of the most important companies in Canada. From its catalogue to the Santa Claus Parade, to its massive impact on Canadian culture. The company was once one of the largest in Canada before its sudden demise in the 1990s. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohca…
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A Force On The Prairies: Jerry Potts
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Jerry Potts was the son of an Indigenous mother and a Scottish father, and throughout his life he cemented himself as a legendary figure in the Canadian West. Without him, it is possible the North West Mounted Police may have never lasted long enough to become the RCMP. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: http…
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The Rise and Fall of the Avro Arrow
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When the Avro Arrow debuted, it was a revolutionary aircraft that broke records almost immediately. Then, as soon as it took to the air, it was mothballed and scrapped, changing the aerospace industry of Canada, the United States and United Kingdom forever. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcan…
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The community of Redvers has a fascinating history to explore, from the Indigenous Peoples, all the way to today. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Tw…
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The Queen of the Lakes: The Edmund Fitzgerald
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When she hit the waves for the first time, the Edmund Fitzgerald was called the Queen of the Lakes. For almost 20 years, she journeyed across the lakes before a fateful night in November that ended in tragedy. Today, the song about the disaster written by Gordon Lightfoot has become an iconic piece of Canadian culture. Artwork/logo design by Janet …
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Introducing... Dark Poutine | The Quakers and The Killers: The Murder of Peter Lazier
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Episode 294: On the evening of December 21, 1883, near Bloomfield, Ontario, visitor Peter Lazier was murdered by two intruders at the farmhouse of Quakers Gilbert and Margaret Jones. The community, deeply affected, quickly organized a search. They traced footprints in the snow, leading to Joseph Thomset and the Lowder family's homes near West Lake.…
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5,000 KM for the Cup: The Dawson City Nuggets
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Today, teams compete for the Stanley Cup while traveling in private jets and staying in fancy hotels. Things were very different 120 years ago when a team from Dawson travelled 5,000 kilometres just to compete for the Cup. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-hi…
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When Germans Invaded Winnipeg: If Day
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On a cold day in February 1942, Winnipeg and Manitoba fell to Germany in a provincial battle. While it seemed very real, it was part of a Victory Bond campaign that proved to be incredibly successful. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buym…
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Seven Decades of Progress: Canada's LGBTQ History
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Over the course of 70 years, various members of the LGBTQ community have helped make Canada a better and more tolerant place. It has been a long road, with many setbacks, to get to this point. Today, I look at those who helped make Canada better. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com…
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Introducing... Deadman's Curse Season 2
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In 1931, a larger than life prospector, in search of Slumach’s legendary lost gold mine goes missing in the wilderness of British Columbia. In this episode, we retrace the epic search and rescue efforts that went into looking for the missing prospector as well potential clues left behind at his campsite, that point to an even bigger mystery of what…
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The Wild Story And Escapes Of The Boyd Gang
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The Boyd Gang was a group of four men who found each other in prison, escaped, robbed banks, got arrested and escaped again. It is the story of amazing escapes, daring chases and, sadly, a murder or two. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: b…
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The Egotistical Minister of Militia: Sir Sam Hughes
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He was egotistical, bombastic and totally convinced of his own legend. The man who was the Minister of Militia during the first part of the First World War became a controversial figure in our military history and the reason Canadian's are no longer knighted. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohc…
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Remembering Our Veterans: No Stone Left Alone
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No Stone Left Alone (NSLA) provides students with an authentic leadership experience centered around a uniquely moving, hands-on act of remembrance - laying a poppy at the headstones of veterans. Today, I speak with Maureen Bianchini Purvis and Randall C. Purvis about the program and organization. Learn more about No Stone Left Alone here: https://…
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D-Day: The Canadians Land At Juno Beach
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On June 6, 1944, 14,000 Canadians stormed Juno Beach as part of the D-Day landings. Over 1,000 would become casualties on that day. This is the story of Canada on D-Day. Learn more about No Stone Left Alone here: https://www.nostoneleftalone.ca Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/c…
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The Little Emperor of Rupert's Land: George Simpson
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For four decades, George Simpson was The Little Emperor of Rupert's Land as the Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company. He guided the company through a transformative time in its history, but many of his policies came at the expense of the First Nations. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadash…
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Celebrating Too Hard: The Halifax Riot
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When news about the end of the War in Europe spread to Canada, Canadians across the country celebrated. Some celebrated harder than others, and some in Halifax celebrated so hard they caused $5 million in damages. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx…
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The World Almost At War: The Nootka Crisis
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For a brief moment, the eyes of the world were on a small area of Vancouver Island called Nootka Sound. The events that unfolded there changed the world. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Clic…
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An Indigenous Acting Icon: Jay Silverheels
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A lacrosse star in Canada, Jay Silverheels made the move to Hollywood in the 1940s and achieved immense fame as Tonto on The Lone Ranger. He took that success and worked to help other Indigenous actors in Hollywood for the rest of his life. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/colle…
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The Manic Joy of Fraggle Rock
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For five seasons in the 1980s, Fraggle Rock was a must-watch show for a generation of Canadian children. Created by Jim Henson, it was produced by HBO and CBC and featured many Canadian puppeteers and actors, and was filmed in Toronto. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collection…
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The Age of Piracy in Canada
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For centuries, pirates such as Ned Low and Black Bart, came to Canadian shores to rob fishermen, steal ships, restock supplies and pick up new crews. Some pirates were nice, others were bloodthirsty, but all were interesting. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian…
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From Slavery to War Hero: Richard Pierpoint
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Stolen from his home in Africa by enslavers when he was 16, he remained enslaved for two decades. Then, using his new freedom, he fought for the British and Canada not once, but twice, and helped many other Black Canadians in his area. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collection…
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A Beloved Baseball Player: Jackie Robinson in Montreal
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For one season in 1946, prior to changing Major League Baseball forever, Jackie Robinson played for the Montreal Royals. He never forgot his time in Montreal, nor the kindness he received from the city's residents. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-eh…
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Finding Fortunes and Folly: The Klondike Gold Rush
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For a brief period, the Klondike was the biggest piece of news on the planet. Over 100,000 people ventured towards the Klondike to find their fortune, but only a few hundred actually did. It is the story of big names, big stories and a changing world. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadasho…
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Introducing... Crime Beat | Out of the dark
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In the summer of 2006, a young Calgary woman was on top of the world. She had a supportive family, amazing friends and a great job. But life as she knew it came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the night on August 6, 2006. In this episode, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares details of a violent attack- a story that’s every woman’…
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Negligence and Death: The Cap Diamant Slide
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On Sept. 19, 1889, a huge chunk of Cap Diamant broke off and fell on two dozen homes below. It was one of the worst rock slide disasters in Canadian history. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (…
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Canadian History Ehx introduces: Canadian TIme Machine | Champagne in Charlottetown: PEI and the Road to Confederation
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In this episode, we travel back with the Canadian Time Machine podcast to look at the moment Prince Edward Island entered Confederation. Historian Dr. Edward MacDonald takes us back to the Charlottetown Conference, where it’s said that discussions about the Dominion of Canada flowed over several glasses of champagne. He’ll also help us understand w…
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The Man Who Looked At Stars: David Thompson
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Today, I delve into the life and legacy of my favourite historical figure, David Thompson! A man who mapped 4 million square kilometres of western Canada, while becoming the greatest land geographer who ever lived. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-eh…
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A Vancouver Leader: Gertrude Guerin
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Living near Vancouver, Gertrude Guerin spent her adult life helping the Indigenous Peoples of the city. From founding Indigenous organizations, to creating serving as chief of her First Nation, to helping launch a landmark land claims case, Gertrude had a huge impact on the Lower Mainland area and Canada. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Suppor…
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A Great Canadian: Sir Sandford Fleming
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If there was a major event in the last-half of the 19th century in Canada, chances are Sir Sandford Fleming was involved somehow. The first Canadian stamp, the telegraph line to New Zealand, the Last Spike, Standard Time, he had something to do with all of them. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.…
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The Voice of Charity: Lotta Hitschmanova
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For decades, she raised tens of millions of dollars to help people around the world through USC Canada. Her commercial, with the address 56 Sparks Street, became an iconic memory for generations of Canadians. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Dona…
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In 1931, a film crew was out getting shots for the movie The Viking. Late at night, something happened that produced an explosion that destroyed the entire ship and killed nearly all of the film crew. It was the deadliest day in Hollywood history. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.co…
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Couples Who Changed Canadian History
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There have been many famous couples in our history who have changed the country for the better. Union organizers, explorers, same sex couples and the spouses of prime ministers, they have done a lot to make Canada a better place. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/cana…
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When Canadians Torched Their Parliament Building
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We like to think that Canada's road to nationhood was a peaceful signing of a paper, but the truth is that to get to that point we went through rebellions, riots and even the burning of our own Parliament Buildings. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-e…
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The Story and Tragedy of Henry Hudson
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One of the earliest European explorers of Canada, he became more famous for the mutiny against him. Today, Hudson Bay, one of the most prominent features of Canada, is named for him. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: www.buymeacoffee.com/c…
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This Hour Has 22 Minutes
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For over 30 years, This Hour Has 22 Minutes has been satirizing Canada and our politicians. From Talking to Americans, Babe Bennett and Marg Delahunty, to cast changes, to the current crop of comedic geniuses behind the show, nothing seems to slow down this legendary Canadian show. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx…
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When Canada Had Trudeaumania
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In 1965, Pierre Trudeau was a new Member of Parliament, mostly unknown to the rest of Canada. Only three years later, he was prime minister and the country was going made for the new and dynamic leader of the Liberal Party. It was the era of Trudeaumania. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanad…
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The Canadians On The Titanic
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In the story of the most famous ship sinking in history, there is little mention of the Canadian connection. On board, there were several dozens of Canadians on the ship, from Third Class to First Class. Among them was a famous sculptor, a family starting a new life, a railway president, a brewery heir and a family steeped in scandal. Artwork/logo …
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The Epic Construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway
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It was one of the largest construction projects in Canadian history, and it took decades to make it happen. When it did, it altered the North American economy forever, and changed millions of lives. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: www.bu…
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The Journeys of Henry Kelsey
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Henry Kelsey spent most of his life with the Hudson's Bay Company. Starting as an apprentice, he eventually rose to the top of the company. During that time, he ventured into the Canadian West and saw things no European had ever seen before. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: ww…
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Capturing The War: Our First World War Photographers
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From 1916 to 1918, three men captured the First World War in photographs. Their photos are haunting, beautiful and, in some famous examples, faked. This is the story of our First World War Photographers. I also talk with Carla-Jean Stokes, a historian in First World War photography. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaeh…
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Exploring the Christmas Stories and Traditions Of Canada
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From the first Christmas tree in North America, to the legendary Toronto Santa Claus parade, there are many Christmas stories to tell in Canada. Mummering, the traditions of French-Canadians, and the Christmas tree gift to Boston from Halifax, there is much to cover in this episode! Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaeh…
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Introducing... Among Equals | New Ways of Seeing
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Among Equals | New Ways of Seeing Norval Morrisseau explodes onto the Canadian art scene with his inaugural exhibit at Toronto's Pollock Gallery. Daphne Odjig nurtures her gift as a precocious visual artist, and struggles with her identity as an First Nations woman in 1930s Parry Sound. Hosted by Soleil Launière Produced by Ryan Barnett, Maia-Foste…
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Terror In The Dark: The Springhill Mine Disasters
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The coal mines in Springhill fueled the community's economy. At its height, there were 8,000 residents, 1,600 of which worked in the mines. The mines also brought tragedy and death over the years. Three times, in 1891, 1956 and 1958, the coal mines killed dozens in explosions and mine collapses. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon…
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The Chaos Of The Manitoba Schools Question
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A piece of legislation in Manitoba to pressure Francophone parents to put their children in Anglophone schools eventually brought down a prime minister and altered Canadian history forever. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: www.buymeacoffe…
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