Beste Canadian History Podcasts (2025)

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When The World Came To Canada: Expo 67 37:42

2d ago37:42

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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. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymea…

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S10E9 - Jackie Robinson in Montreal 46:39

2d ago46:39

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It is impossible to deny the legendary status that Jackie Robinson has had in the game of baseball. There have been movies, songs, poetry, books and essays about his career and countless tributes and celebrations of his life and impact on the game. Jackie was born in Georgia in 1919 but spent most of his life growing up in Pasadena, California. By …

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Jan. 7 – Hank Snow Performs at the Grand Ole Opry 10:18

2d ago10:18

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Canadian country music star Hank Snow performs at the Grand Ole Opry......and nobody likes him.Von Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Sir John A. Macdonald: And The Apocalyptic Year 1885 40:28

14d ago40:28

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Greg Marchildon speaks with Patrice Dutil about his book, Sir John A. Macdonald - And The Apocalyptic Year 1885.In 1885, Sir John A. Macdonald faced a series of unprecedented challenges during his long political career. These included threats to Canada's sovereignty, armed resistance in the North-West, food insecurity among Indigenous peoples, a fi…

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Jan. 6 – Brother André Bessette Passes Away 7:23

3d ago7:23

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Later known as Saint André Bessette, Brother André of Montreal died on this day back in 1937.Von Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Jan. 5 – The Montreal Canadiens Play their First Game at Home 7:41

4d ago7:41

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The Montreal Canadiens played their first game at Home on this day back in 1910. To learn more, we spoke with Dr. Matthew Barlow from the Department of History, Economics & Political Science at John Abbott College in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec.Von Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Jan 4 – Canadian Artist Pegi Nicol MacLeod is Born 5:25

5d ago5:25

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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".Von Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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Jan. 3 – “How the Scots Invented Canada” 8:34

6d ago8:34

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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.Von Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

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2025's Historic Milestones 45:52

9d ago45:52

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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. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donat…

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From Mummering To Sinck Tuck: Canada's Christmas Traditions 43:11

16d ago43:11

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From mummering to Tibbs Eve, from our first Christmas tree to our Christmas carols, there are many wonderful Christmas traditions in Canada's history. 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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Tommy Douglas and the Quest for Medicare in Canada 39:12

18d ago39:12

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Nicole O’Byrne speaks with Greg Marchildon about his book, Tommy Douglas and the Quest for Medicare in Canada.Tommy Douglas and the Quest for Medicare in Canada examines how Tommy Douglas led the creation of universal health care in Saskatchewan during the 1930s Depression. It explores his efforts to implement hospital insurance and build support f…

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The Prince 28:27

23d ago28:27

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Greg Marchildon speaks with Stephen Maher about The Prince.The Prince is a comprehensive biography of Justin Trudeau's time as prime minister, written by Stephen Maher. Based on over 200 interviews, it details how Trudeau transformed the Liberal Party from third place to a majority government in 2015. The book examines his political skills, achieve…

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From One Coast To The Other: The Walking Race Across Canada 45:37

23d ago45:37

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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. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadae…

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Boosters and Barkers: Financing Canada's Involvement in the First World War 28:14

28d ago28:14

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Larry Ostola speaks with David Roberts about Boosters and Barkers: Financing Canada's Involvement in the First World War.Boosters and Barkers by David Roberts explores Canada's efforts to finance its participation in World War I through public contributions, particularly war bonds. The book examines how Ottawa appealed to citizens for financial sup…

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One Flag For The Nation: The Great Canadian Flag Debate 44:54

1M ago44:54

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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. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate:…

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S10E8 - The Voyage of the Damned - The MS St. Louis, Canada and the Holocaust 34:04

1M ago34:04

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On the 7th of June 1939 a ship sailed for Cuba, on board were 907 Jewish refugees fleeing the violent antisemitic state that had become Nazi Germany. When arriving in Cuba, their visas were no longer accepted, and the passengers were told they could not disembark. The ship then sailed to the United States, where the passengers were once again refus…

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An Accidental History of Canada 38:23

1M ago38:23

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Nicole O’Byrne speaks with Geoff Hudson, Megan Davies, John Belshaw, Darrel Manitowabi, and Sasha Mullally about An Accidental History of Canada published by McGill-Queen’s University Press in 2024.An Accidental History of Canada explores the often overlooked smaller-scale accidents in Canadian history, from the 1630s to the 1970s. Covering inciden…

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Lightning In A Bottle: Godspell in Toronto 40:01

1M ago40:01

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In 1972, a group of unknown actors were cast in the musical Godspell in Toronto. After the musical finished its record-breaking run in 1973, those actors went on to win Oscars, Grammys, Emmys and Tonys. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadae…

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Lost in the Crowd: Acadian Soldiers of Canada's First World War 39:36

1M ago39:36

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Larry Ostola talks to Gregory Kennedy about his book, Lost in the Crowd: Acadian Soldiers of Canada's First World War.In December 1915, Acadian leaders in New Brunswick expressed concerns about their soldiers being "lost in the crowd" within the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I. They successfully lobbied for the creation of a French-…

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Success Amid Near Failure: The Barr Colonists 45:42

1M ago45:42

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In 1903, 2,000 British colonists left their homeland to settle on a plot of land in Western Canada. Led by a man who made a lot of big promises, just over half actually made the entire journey to create a community now called Lloydminster. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: bu…

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S10E7 - Canadian Time Machine Presents Lucy Maud Montgomery 18:25

1M ago18:25

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November 30, 2024 marks 150 years since Lucy Maud Montgomery’s birth, and her legacy continues to endure. Best known for Anne of Green Gables, Montgomery created characters that embody resilience and imagination and some have gone on to become Canadian fiction icons. In this episode her granddaughter, Kate Macdonald Butler, shares family stories, p…

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The Curious Passage of Richard Blanshard: First Governor of Vancouver Island 39:10

2M ago39:10

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Larry Ostola talks to Barry Gough about his book, The Curious Passage of Richard Blanshard: First Governor of Vancouver Island.This biography by historian Barry Gough focuses on Richard Blanshard, the first governor of Vancouver Island, and explores the early days of Canada's westernmost province. Blanshard arrived on Vancouver Island in 1850, afte…

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A Month-Long Celebration: The Royal Tour of 1939 47:47

2M ago47:47

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It was the biggest event in Canadian history to that point. For the first time ever, a sitting monarch visited Canada when King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived for a month long tour of Canada in 1939. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: can…

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Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups: Canada’s Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade 36:13

2M ago36:13

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Nicole O’Byrne talks to Ryan Manucha about his book, Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups: Canada’s Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade.In 2012, Gerard Comeau, a retiree from rural New Brunswick, became an unlikely Canadian hero when he was fined for purchasing cheaper beer in Quebec and bringing it back across provincial borders. His ca…

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Breaking Barriers: Canadian Women In Politics 1:55:22

2M ago1:55:22

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In this special episode of Canadian History Ehx, I speak to several women who broke barriers in politics, from the municipal to federal level. Regina Mayor Sandra Masters Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath Alberta MLA Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.o…

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Building Hollywood: The Canadians of Early Hollywood 47:44

2M ago47:44

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During the silent era of Hollywood, Canadians led the way for the new film industry. From Mary "America's Sweetheart" Pickford, to Mack Sennett to many others, they built the industry we all know and love today. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate…

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S10E6 - The Group of 7 47:13

2M ago47:13

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The Group of 7 are some of the most iconic and well-known Canadian painters in the history of Canadian art. While forming on the heels of the First World War, during a dramatic period of social and political upheaval, the painters in the group came to define a uniquely Canadian style of art. One that reflected a country that was searching for new w…

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The Good Allies: How Canada and the United States Fought Together to Defeat Fascism during the Second World War 38:49

2M ago38:49

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Larry Ostola talks to Tim Cook about his book, The Good Allies: How Canada and the United States Fought Together to Defeat Fascism during the Second World War.The Good Allies is a compelling narrative by Canada’s leading war historian, exploring the evolving relationship between Canada and the United States during World War II. Initially marked by …

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A Miracle in Ontario: The Mississauga Train Derailment 47:10

2M ago47:10

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It led to the largest peacetime evacuation in North American history to that point, but the train derailment at Mississauga is known more for what didn't happen, than what did. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-ma…

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Canadian History Ehx Introduces Haunted Canada 23:31

2M ago23:31

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The home of a former Bank of Montreal is an impressive building that mesmerizes passers and you're there what’s inside…a shrine to Canada’s game. It's where you can see the Great One’s jersey and take a glimpse at the Stanley Cup. But within those walls is a spirit, who lets her presence be known to all who visit. Her name? Dorothy Come along if yo…

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Heenan Blaikie: The Making and Unmaking of a Great Canadian Law Firm 30:16

2M ago30:16

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Nicole O’Byrne talks to Adam Dodek about his book, Heenan Blaikie: The Making and Unmaking of a Great Canadian Law Firm.In 1973, three young lawyers founded Heenan Blaikie in Montreal, which grew to be a prominent Canadian law firm with notable members, including former political leaders. Despite its close-knit atmosphere, the firm faced significan…

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S10E5 - Canadian Partisans in World War Two Yugoslavia 20:36

2M ago20:36

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Across Axis occupied Europe a shadow war raged as numerous resistance groups in all occupied countries sought to dismantle or disrupt the Axis forces implementing their brutal occupation regimes. In some cases, these groups were quite successful, in others only marginally so, in all, though, the Allies ensured that they supported these movements to…

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Bump In The Night: Canada's Spooky Mysteries 43:52

2M ago43:52

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From the Old Hag of Newfoundland, to a Headless Nun to the Ghost Light of St. Louis, there are many spooky stories from Canada's history. 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 Twitter: twitte…

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Shadows of Tyranny: Defending Democracy in an Age of Dictatorship 31:48

3M ago31:48

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Greg Marchildon talks to Ken McGoogan about his book, Shadows of Tyranny: Defending Democracy in an Age of Dictatorship.Shadows of Tyranny by Ken McGoogan explores how figures like Donald Trump reflect the authoritarianism of the mid-20th century. Drawing on thinkers like Orwell and Atwood, McGoogan examines how paranoia and demagoguery contributed…

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The Boy In Blue: Ned Hanlan 32:09

3M ago32:09

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Ned Hanlan could be called Canada's first sports hero. As a rower, The Boy in Blue became a world champion and one of the most famous Canadians of his time. 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.…

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J.B. McLachlan: A Biography, New Edition: The Story of a Legendary Labour Leader and the Cape Breton Coal Miners 44:24

3M ago44:24

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Nicole O’Byrne talks to David Frank about his book, J.B. McLachlan: A Biography: The Story of a Legendary Labour Leader and the Cape Breton Coal Miners.J.B. McLachlan: A Biography presents a vivid portrait of a significant early twentieth-century Canadian rebel. Recognized as a remarkable biography, it chronicles the life of a Canadian labor hero a…

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Death Span: The Second Narrows Bridge Collapse 32:07

3M ago32:07

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In 1958, a bridge over the Narrows in Vancouver suddenly fell into a cloud of smoke. The disaster claimed 18 lives, but that is only part of the story. 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 T…

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S10E4 - The Life and Times of Emily Carr 41:17

3M ago41:17

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When one thinks of an iconic Canadian painter one does not have to go through many names before thinking of Emily Carr. And if one is looking for an influential west-coast painter than generally one’s first thoughts land on Emily. It is undeniable that Emily Carr has had a significant impact on the Canadian artistic landscape, as a woman, as a mode…

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