Best Craig Baird / Curiouscast Podcasts (2024)

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Introducing... Deadman's Curse Season 2 22:25

1h ago22:25

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In 1931, a larger than life prospector, in search of Slumach’s legendary lost gold mine goes missing in the wilderness of British Columbia. In this episode, we retrace the epic search and rescue efforts that went into looking for the missing prospector as well potential clues left behind at his campsite, that point to an even bigger mystery of what…

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The Wild Story And Escapes Of The Boyd Gang 34:14

2d ago34:14

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The Boyd Gang was a group of four men who found each other in prison, escaped, robbed banks, got arrested and escaped again. It is the story of amazing escapes, daring chases and, sadly, a murder or two. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: b…

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The Egotistical Minister of Militia: Sir Sam Hughes 41:21

9d ago41:21

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He was egotistical, bombastic and totally convinced of his own legend. The man who was the Minister of Militia during the first part of the First World War became a controversial figure in our military history and the reason Canadian's are no longer knighted. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohc…

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Remembering Our Veterans: No Stone Left Alone 23:39

14d ago23:39

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No Stone Left Alone (NSLA) provides students with an authentic leadership experience centered around a uniquely moving, hands-on act of remembrance - laying a poppy at the headstones of veterans. Today, I speak with Maureen Bianchini Purvis and Randall C. Purvis about the program and organization. Learn more about No Stone Left Alone here: https://…

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D-Day: The Canadians Land At Juno Beach 26:28

16d ago26:28

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On June 6, 1944, 14,000 Canadians stormed Juno Beach as part of the D-Day landings. Over 1,000 would become casualties on that day. This is the story of Canada on D-Day. Learn more about No Stone Left Alone here: https://www.nostoneleftalone.ca Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/c…

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The Little Emperor of Rupert's Land: George Simpson 33:44

24d ago33:44

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For four decades, George Simpson was The Little Emperor of Rupert's Land as the Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company. He guided the company through a transformative time in its history, but many of his policies came at the expense of the First Nations. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadash…

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Celebrating Too Hard: The Halifax Riot 39:10

1M ago39:10

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When news about the end of the War in Europe spread to Canada, Canadians across the country celebrated. Some celebrated harder than others, and some in Halifax celebrated so hard they caused $5 million in damages. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx…

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The World Almost At War: The Nootka Crisis 30:01

1M ago30:01

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For a brief moment, the eyes of the world were on a small area of Vancouver Island called Nootka Sound. The events that unfolded there changed the world. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Clic…

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An Indigenous Acting Icon: Jay Silverheels 40:51

2M ago40:51

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A lacrosse star in Canada, Jay Silverheels made the move to Hollywood in the 1940s and achieved immense fame as Tonto on The Lone Ranger. He took that success and worked to help other Indigenous actors in Hollywood for the rest of his life. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/colle…

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The Manic Joy of Fraggle Rock 32:41

2M ago32:41

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For five seasons in the 1980s, Fraggle Rock was a must-watch show for a generation of Canadian children. Created by Jim Henson, it was produced by HBO and CBC and featured many Canadian puppeteers and actors, and was filmed in Toronto. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collection…

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The Age of Piracy in Canada 35:35

2M ago35:35

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For centuries, pirates such as Ned Low and Black Bart, came to Canadian shores to rob fishermen, steal ships, restock supplies and pick up new crews. Some pirates were nice, others were bloodthirsty, but all were interesting. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian…

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From Slavery to War Hero: Richard Pierpoint 24:16

2M ago24:16

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Stolen from his home in Africa by enslavers when he was 16, he remained enslaved for two decades. Then, using his new freedom, he fought for the British and Canada not once, but twice, and helped many other Black Canadians in his area. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collection…

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A Beloved Baseball Player: Jackie Robinson in Montreal 29:01

3M ago29:01

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For one season in 1946, prior to changing Major League Baseball forever, Jackie Robinson played for the Montreal Royals. He never forgot his time in Montreal, nor the kindness he received from the city's residents. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-eh…

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Finding Fortunes and Folly: The Klondike Gold Rush 39:55

3M ago39:55

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For a brief period, the Klondike was the biggest piece of news on the planet. Over 100,000 people ventured towards the Klondike to find their fortune, but only a few hundred actually did. It is the story of big names, big stories and a changing world. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadasho…

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Introducing... Crime Beat | Out of the dark 40:11

3M ago40:11

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In the summer of 2006, a young Calgary woman was on top of the world. She had a supportive family, amazing friends and a great job. But life as she knew it came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the night on August 6, 2006. In this episode, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares details of a violent attack- a story that’s every woman’…

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Negligence and Death: The Cap Diamant Slide 23:49

3M ago23:49

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On Sept. 19, 1889, a huge chunk of Cap Diamant broke off and fell on two dozen homes below. It was one of the worst rock slide disasters in Canadian history. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (…

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Canadian History Ehx introduces: Canadian TIme Machine | Champagne in Charlottetown: PEI and the Road to Confederation 26:52

3M ago26:52

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In this episode, we travel back with the Canadian Time Machine podcast to look at the moment Prince Edward Island entered Confederation. Historian Dr. Edward MacDonald takes us back to the Charlottetown Conference, where it’s said that discussions about the Dominion of Canada flowed over several glasses of champagne. He’ll also help us understand w…

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The Man Who Looked At Stars: David Thompson 41:06

3M ago41:06

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Today, I delve into the life and legacy of my favourite historical figure, David Thompson! A man who mapped 4 million square kilometres of western Canada, while becoming the greatest land geographer who ever lived. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-eh…

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A Vancouver Leader: Gertrude Guerin 18:33

3M ago18:33

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Living near Vancouver, Gertrude Guerin spent her adult life helping the Indigenous Peoples of the city. From founding Indigenous organizations, to creating serving as chief of her First Nation, to helping launch a landmark land claims case, Gertrude had a huge impact on the Lower Mainland area and Canada. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Suppor…

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A Great Canadian: Sir Sandford Fleming 28:02

4M ago28:02

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If there was a major event in the last-half of the 19th century in Canada, chances are Sir Sandford Fleming was involved somehow. The first Canadian stamp, the telegraph line to New Zealand, the Last Spike, Standard Time, he had something to do with all of them. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.…

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The Voice of Charity: Lotta Hitschmanova 26:14

4M ago26:14

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For decades, she raised tens of millions of dollars to help people around the world through USC Canada. Her commercial, with the address 56 Sparks Street, became an iconic memory for generations of Canadians. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Dona…

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The SS Viking Disaster 31:11

4M ago31:11

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In 1931, a film crew was out getting shots for the movie The Viking. Late at night, something happened that produced an explosion that destroyed the entire ship and killed nearly all of the film crew. It was the deadliest day in Hollywood history. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.co…

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Couples Who Changed Canadian History 39:45

4M ago39:45

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There have been many famous couples in our history who have changed the country for the better. Union organizers, explorers, same sex couples and the spouses of prime ministers, they have done a lot to make Canada a better place. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/cana…

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When Canadians Torched Their Parliament Building 24:14

4M ago24:14

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We like to think that Canada's road to nationhood was a peaceful signing of a paper, but the truth is that to get to that point we went through rebellions, riots and even the burning of our own Parliament Buildings. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-e…

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The Story and Tragedy of Henry Hudson 29:52

5M ago29:52

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One of the earliest European explorers of Canada, he became more famous for the mutiny against him. Today, Hudson Bay, one of the most prominent features of Canada, is named for him. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: www.buymeacoffee.com/c…

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This Hour Has 22 Minutes 48:34

5M ago48:34

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For over 30 years, This Hour Has 22 Minutes has been satirizing Canada and our politicians. From Talking to Americans, Babe Bennett and Marg Delahunty, to cast changes, to the current crop of comedic geniuses behind the show, nothing seems to slow down this legendary Canadian show. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx…

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When Canada Had Trudeaumania 34:59

5M ago34:59

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In 1965, Pierre Trudeau was a new Member of Parliament, mostly unknown to the rest of Canada. Only three years later, he was prime minister and the country was going made for the new and dynamic leader of the Liberal Party. It was the era of Trudeaumania. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanad…

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The Canadians On The Titanic 30:57

5M ago30:57

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In the story of the most famous ship sinking in history, there is little mention of the Canadian connection. On board, there were several dozens of Canadians on the ship, from Third Class to First Class. Among them was a famous sculptor, a family starting a new life, a railway president, a brewery heir and a family steeped in scandal. Artwork/logo …

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The Epic Construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway 41:19

6M ago41:19

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It was one of the largest construction projects in Canadian history, and it took decades to make it happen. When it did, it altered the North American economy forever, and changed millions of lives. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: www.bu…

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The Journeys of Henry Kelsey 34:30

6M ago34:30

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Henry Kelsey spent most of his life with the Hudson's Bay Company. Starting as an apprentice, he eventually rose to the top of the company. During that time, he ventured into the Canadian West and saw things no European had ever seen before. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: ww…

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Capturing The War: Our First World War Photographers 52:23

6M ago52:23

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From 1916 to 1918, three men captured the First World War in photographs. Their photos are haunting, beautiful and, in some famous examples, faked. This is the story of our First World War Photographers. I also talk with Carla-Jean Stokes, a historian in First World War photography. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaeh…

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Exploring the Christmas Stories and Traditions Of Canada 40:16

6M ago40:16

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From the first Christmas tree in North America, to the legendary Toronto Santa Claus parade, there are many Christmas stories to tell in Canada. Mummering, the traditions of French-Canadians, and the Christmas tree gift to Boston from Halifax, there is much to cover in this episode! Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaeh…

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Introducing... Among Equals | New Ways of Seeing 33:04

6M ago33:04

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Among Equals | New Ways of Seeing Norval Morrisseau explodes onto the Canadian art scene with his inaugural exhibit at Toronto's Pollock Gallery. Daphne Odjig nurtures her gift as a precocious visual artist, and struggles with her identity as an First Nations woman in 1930s Parry Sound. Hosted by Soleil Launière Produced by Ryan Barnett, Maia-Foste…

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Terror In The Dark: The Springhill Mine Disasters 33:39

6M ago33:39

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The coal mines in Springhill fueled the community's economy. At its height, there were 8,000 residents, 1,600 of which worked in the mines. The mines also brought tragedy and death over the years. Three times, in 1891, 1956 and 1958, the coal mines killed dozens in explosions and mine collapses. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon…

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The Chaos Of The Manitoba Schools Question 28:14

7M ago28:14

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A piece of legislation in Manitoba to pressure Francophone parents to put their children in Anglophone schools eventually brought down a prime minister and altered Canadian history forever. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: www.buymeacoffe…

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The True (Non-Hollywood) Story Of The Canadian Caper 32:56

7M ago32:56

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In November 1979, six Americans escaped when their embassy was overrun by students in Iran. For the next three months, they were protected and hidden by Canadians. While the film Argo gave a different version of history, the truth is that Canada put itself on the line to help the Americans, getting them home in what is now called The Canadian Caper…

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The Storm of the Century: The 1998 Ice Storm 25:19

7M ago25:19

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For five days in January 1998, a single storm brought havoc to eastern Ontario and western Quebec. In that time, upwards of 100 mm of freezing rain fell on the area, taking down hundreds of transmission towers, thousands of power poles and leaving people in the dark for hours, days and weeks. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.co…

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Night Justice: The Donnelly Massacre 43:43

7M ago43:43

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The Donnelly family of Lucan were blamed for everything bad that happened in the area. Whether they were actually the cause of all the crime in the area is up for debate. Regardless, in 1880, the family was massacred by a vigilante mob in the night, giving rise to the famous story of The Black Donnellys. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support…

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Fighting For Their Land: The Tsilhqot'in Uprising 25:29

7M ago25:29

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After their numbers were decimated by smallpox, the Tsilhqot'in People were faced with road construction straight through their territory without permission. What happened next was the Tsilhqot'in Uprising, which had long lasting consequences for British Columbia and the Tsilhqot'in People. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/…

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Introducing... Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry | The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash | 1 32:02

8M ago32:02

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The old days of air travel were quite risky…compared to today, the chances of your flight going down were far greater …every airport had kiosks and coin-operating vending machines where you could buy life insurance before you headed to the gate—you know, just in case you thought you weren’t going to make it to your final destination… 1977 was one o…

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The Legacy of Pierre Berton 39:28

8M ago39:28

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In the 1960s, it was said Canada had entered The Berton era. From the 1950s to the 2000s, Pierre Berton was omnipresent on television screens, radios and on the shelves of bookstores. He wrote 50 books and showed Canadians they had a past. He brought Canada's history to life, and is a direct inspiration for this very podcast. Artwork/logo design by…

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Introducing... Black and Blue: Behind the Badge | Catching Hell 37:37

8M ago37:37

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It’s 1986 and Michael Morrison is offered the opportunity of a lifetime. A chance to leave his life of poverty in Newark and start afresh. It’s a job offer he can’t afford to refuse. Michael has no idea what this new job has in store. But he soon realizes: he’s just joined ‘the biggest gang in America’. Join Seren Jones to hear Michael’s story and …

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The Beloved & Wild Show: The Hilarious House of Frightenstein 23:27

8M ago23:27

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Produced for one season of 130 episodes, this wild show ran for decades in syndication. Beloved by generations of Canadians, both children and adults, it blended psychedelics, slapstick humour, education and a whole lot of fun. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: www.buymeacoffee…

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A Canadian Miracle: The Dionne Quintuplets 34:24

8M ago34:24

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When they were born in 1934, they instantly became world-famous as the first known quintuplets to survive birth. While their upbringing had an image of happiness, in truth they were exploited by everyone around them. The Dionne Quintuplets fought throughout their adult life for privacy and compensation for what was taken from them. Artwork/logo des…

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The History Behind 24 Sussex Drive 26:57

8M ago26:57

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From the 1950s to the 2010s, it was the home to the prime minister. It has seen royalty, presidents, dignitaries, hockey legends and 20th century icons. Yet, it has fallen into disrepair and is in danger of being demolished. This is its history. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate…

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Fighting For Change: Harold Cardinal 27:31

8M ago27:31

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When the federal government looked to abolish the Indian Act with its controversial White Paper, Harold Cardinal put pen to paper and wrote An Unjust Society. For the next four decades, he emerged as one of Canada's most influential Indigenous activists. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/sh…

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Small Steps To Rapid Change: The Quiet Revolution 33:50

9M ago33:50

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For Quebec's first century as a province, the Catholic Church held an immense amount of control over everything from media and education to health care and social services. Beginning in the 1940s, a series of events happened to bring change. That change came quickly in the 1960s, during the era called The Quiet Revolution. Artwork/logo design by Ja…

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The Oracle of Wheat: Ella Cora Hind 22:50

9M ago22:50

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Ella Cora Hind was a genius when it came to crop predictions. For three decades, she travelled thousands of kilometres across the Canadian Prairies to inspect crops. Her bushel predictions were rarely off by more than a few per cent. It is for good reason, she was called The Oracle of Wheat. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com…

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True Story: An Interview With Dinae Robinson and Rebecca Gibson 21:32

9M ago21:32

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September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. As part of that, History Channel, Global and StackTV will be airing True Story Part 1 and Part 2. Narrated by Kaniehtiio Horn (Rutherford Falls), True Story Part Two will examine the intergenerational impact of historical events including the Indian Act and Residential School system, th…

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The Voice From Heaven: Portia White 24:51

9M ago24:51

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She was the first Black Canadian to achieve international success as a concert singer. Her singing voice was called a gift from heaven. While her career was all too short, her legacy continues to this day and continues to help those who followed her long after she died. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.…

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