Roy MacGregor, author of "Canoe Lake" discusses the disappearance of the now-famous Canadian painter back in 1917.
Highlight – Macdonald and The Double Shuffle
Back in 1858 in the Province of Canada, the Cartier/Macdonald ministry pull the "The Double Shuffle", avoiding a by-election and staying in power.
Highlight – The Komagata Maru Leaves Vancouver
On July 23, 1914 a steamship filled with passengers from India, The Komagata Maru, was turned away from Canadian shores. We spoke with Dr. Hugh Johnston on the incident and its legacy.
Highlight – “The Greenpeace” Sets Sail in 1971
Historian, ecologist and co-founder of Greenpeace International, Rex Weyler discusses the early days of Greenpeace.
Highlight – No. 2 Construction Battalion
The creation of the first all-Black Canadian battalion in WWI.
Highlight – The October Crisis Ends
British Trade Commissioner James Cross was released by members of the FLQ on this date back in 1970. We spoke with Professor William Tetley, a member of the Quebec Provincial Cabinet at the time of the crisis as well as author of "The October Crisis, 1970: An Insider's View".
Highlight – Tommy Douglas was born
Happy Tommy Douglas Day! Tommy Douglas was born on this day in 1904. To learn more about Tommy Douglas, we spoke with C. Stuart Houston, an historian and author of "Tommy's Team : the People Behind the Douglas Years". Dr. Houston is a professor emeritus of the university of Saskatchewan, and an Officer of the Order of Canada.
Highlight – The Great Winnipeg Gold Robbery of 1966
Kenneth "The Gentleman Bandit" Leishman stole nearly $400 000 worth of Gold bullion from the Winnipeg International Airport on this date back in 1966. To learn more we spoke with historian Christian Cassidy of West End Dumplings & This Was Manitoba.
Highlight – Saskatchewan and Alberta become provinces
Back in 1905, Saskatchewan and Alberta officially become provinces.
Highlight – Major Gustave Biéler is Arrested by the Gestapo
We spoke with Major Gustave Biéler's daughter Jacqueline Bieler, on the anniversary of his 1944 arrest while aiding the French Resistance in WWII.
Dec. 9 – Camp X
We discuss Camp X, the secret spy camp based on the shores of Lake Ontario during WWII.
Dec. 8 – The Battle of Hong Kong and its Aftermath
The Battle of Hong Kong began on this day back in 1941. To learn more we spoke with historian and author of "The Damned: The Canadians at the Battle of Hong Kong and the POW Experience, 1941-45" Nathan M. Greenfield.
Dec. 7 – The Battle of Montgomery_s Tavern
We spoke to Janet Schwartz, the Museum Coordinator at Toronto's Mackenzie House to learn more about the Battle and the Upper Canada Rebellion.
December 6 – The Halifax Explosion
The explosion was caused when two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour back in 1917.
December 3 – The October Crisis Ends.
British Trade Commissioner James Cross was released by members of the FLQ on this date back in 1970. We spoke with Professor William Tetley, a member of the Quebec Provincial Cabinet at the time of the crisis as well as author of "The October Crisis, 1970: An Insider's View".
Dec. 2 – Writer Robertson Davies Passes Away
Author Robertson Davies passed away on this day in 1995 at the age of 82. To learn more we spoke with author of "Robertson Davies: an Appreciation" Elspeth Cameron.
Dec. 1 – James Naismith and Basketball
Back in 1891, Canadian Dr. James Naismith worked on creating the game of basketball.
Nov. 30 – General Arthur Currie Passes Away
To learn more about the first Canadian General of of the Canadian Corps, we spoke with Dr. Tim Cook author of "The Madman and the Butcher: The Sensational Wars of Sam Hughes and General Arthur Currie."
Nov. 26 – The NHL is Founded in 1917
We spoke with hockey historian Eric Zweig about the earliest days of the National Hockey League.
Nov. 25 – Happy Birthday, Banff!
The federal government set aside land for park back in 1885. (Orig. aired in 2010)