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Marc Affeld
August 4, 2026

August 4 – Fire breaks-out in the Library of Parliament

Marc Affeld
August 4, 2026
August 4 – Fire breaks-out in the Library of Parliament
Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

Back in 1952, fire damages Canada's Library of Parliament.

Newer PostAugust 5 – Sir Humphrey Gilbert Claims Part of Newfoundland for Britain
Older PostAugust 3 – William Avery Bishop is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross
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Today in Canadian History, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Land Acknowledgement: With gratitude, mutual respect, and reciprocity, Joe and Marc acknowledge the ancestral home, culture, and oral teachings of the Treaty 7 signatories which includes the Siksika Nation, Piikani Nation, Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation, consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Good Stoney Bands, and the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation. Our show was produced in The City of Calgary, which is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory, Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6. (source: Calgary Public Library)

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