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Marc Affeld
December 31, 2024

Highlight – “The Greenpeace” Sets Sail in 1971

Marc Affeld
December 31, 2024

Historian, ecologist and co-founder of Greenpeace International, Rex Weyler discusses the early days of Greenpeace.

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Marc Affeld
December 31, 2024

Highlight – Saskatchewan and Alberta become provinces

Marc Affeld
December 31, 2024

Back in 1905, Saskatchewan and Alberta officially become provinces.

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Marc Affeld
December 31, 2024

Highlight - British Troops Prepare to Burn Washington

Marc Affeld
December 31, 2024

In 1814 British Troops descend upon Washington DC, prepared to capture the American capital. We spoke with historian and author Mark Zuehlke about the Burning of Washington and the War of 1812.

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Marc Affeld
December 31, 2024

Highlight – Major Gustave Biéler is Arrested by the Gestapo

Marc Affeld
December 31, 2024

We spoke with Major Gustave Biéler's daughter Jacqueline Bieler, on the anniversary of his 1944 arrest while aiding the French Resistance in WWII.

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Marc Affeld
December 31, 2024

Highlight – Macdonald and The Double Shuffle

Marc Affeld
December 31, 2024

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.

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Marc Affeld
December 31, 2024

Highlight – The Komagata Maru Leaves Vancouver

Marc Affeld
December 31, 2024

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.

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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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