The agreement which ended the crisis at the Maine/New Brunswick border was signed on this day back in 1839. To learn more we spoke with historian and author of "The Road to Canada: The Grand Communications Route from Saint John to Quebec" Gary Campbell.
March 24 – Black Canadians Granted the Right to Vote
On March 24, 1837 Black Canadians were granted the right to vote in elections. To learn more we spoke with Rosemary Saidler, the President of the Ontario Black History Society.
March 23 – The Gazette Hits the Stands
The Halifax Gazette, Canada's first newspaper, is published for the first time back in 1752.
March 21 – The North West Company Merges with the Hudson’s Bay Company
On March 21, 1821 the North West Company was forced to merge with the Hudson's Bay Company. To learn more we spoke with Marty Mascarin, of the Fort William Historical Park.
March 18 – The SS Beaver Arrived at the Pacific Coast
The SS Beaver, the first steamship to operate in the Pacific Northwest, arrived at the coast on this day back in 1836.
March 17 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Celebrated in Ireland, Canada and around the world. Have a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day!
March 16 – St. Urho’s Day
On March 16th Finnish Canadians gather to celebrate St. Urho's Day. To learn more I spoke with Dorothy Ahlgren, President of the Canadian Friends of Finland located in Ottawa.
March 15 – King’s College Founded
King's College, later renamed University of Toronto, was founded by Royal Charter on this day back in 1827.
March 14 – The One Big Union is Formed
A vote to form The One Big Union occurred at a three day conference in Calgary during March of 1919. To learn more we spoke with Dr. Ken Coates a professor of History as well as the Dean of Arts at the University of Waterloo.
March 11 – Richard Blanshard Arrives on Vancouver Island
The first governor of the Colony of Vancouver Island arrived on the island on this day back in 1850. To learn more we spoke with John Adams historian and author of "Old Square-Toes and His Lady: The Life of James and Amelia Douglas".
March 9 – Arctic Winter Games
The first Arctic Winter Games were held in Yellowknife on this day back in 1970
March 8 – International Women's Day Edition (Extended)
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, we spoke with Dr. Mona Gleason of the University of British Columbia about the history of women in Canada.
March 7 – The Montreal Shamrocks
The Montreal Shamrocks won the Stanley Cup on this day back in 1900. To learn more we spoke with Dr. Matthew Barlow of John Abbott College.
March 4 – Actor John Candy Passed
Canadian comedian and actor John Candy passed away on this day back in 1994.
March 3 – First Official Indoor Game of Hockey
McGill University students participated in the first official game of indoor ice hockey on this day back in Montreal in 1875.
March 2 – Inuit Artist Jessie Oonark Passed
On this day back in 1985, artist Jessie Oonark passed away in Churchill.
Mar. 1 – 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.
Feb. 28 – Alex Janvier and the "Indian Group of Seven"
Acclaimed Canadian painter Alex Janvier was born on this date back in 1935. To learn more we spoke with the Manager of the Alex Janvier Art Gallery in Cold Lake, Alberta.
Feb. 24 – Martha Louise Munger is Born
Martha Louise Munger, the second woman ever elected to Canadian Parliament, was born. We spoke with Frances Backhouse, author of "Women of the Klondike".
Feb. 23 – Matonabbee
Chipewyan leader Matonabbee set off with explorer Samuel Hearne to find the headwaters of the Coppermine River in 1770.