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.
Feb. 22 – Remembering the War of 1812
The Battle of Ogdensburg occurred on this day back in 1813. To learn more about the legacy of the war of 1812, we spoke with Mark Zuehlke, Canadian Historian and author of "For Honor's Sake: The War of 1812 and the Brokering of an Uneasy Peace".
Feb. 18 – The Battle of Paardeburg
To learn more about the Second Boer War and the Battle of Paardeburg we spoke with Professor Emeritus at Mcgill University as well as author of "Canada's Little War: Fighting for the British Empire in Southern Africa 1899-1902" Dr. Carman Miller.
Feb. 17 – The Mad Trapper is Killed
After a manhunt that lasted over one month, the man known only as "The Mad Trapper" is killed in Canada's North.
Feb. 16 – Citizenship Special
We attended a citizenship ceremony on February 15th, 2011 to speak with Citizenship Judge Joan May Way and some new Canadians.
Feb. 15 – The Great Upheaval
To learn more about the expulsion of Acadians from Canada's maritime provinces, we spoke with the Senior Editor of Canada’s History Magazine, Nelle Oosterom.
Feb. 14 – The Asbestos Strike of 1949
Workers at a mine in Asbestos Que., walked off the job on this day back in 1949 triggering a violent four month strike. To learn more about the strike and its impact on the Quiet Revolution I spoke with Dr. Damien-Claude Bélanger of the Université d’Ottawa and author of "Prejudice and Pride: Canadian Intellectuals Confront the United States, 1891-1945".
Feb. 11 – Patrick James Whelan executed
Patrick James Whelan was executed on this day back in 1869 for the assassination of Thomas D'Arcy McGee.
Feb. 10 – War Brides Arrive in 1946
The first ship carrying almost 400 war brides from England arrived in Halifax on this day back in 1946. To learn more, we spoke with Melynda Jarratt author of "War Brides : The Stories of the Women Who Left Everything Behind to Follow the Men They Loved".