http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:52:11 +0000en-USSite-Server v@build.version@ (http://www.squarespace.com)Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaA Canadian History PodcastfalseMarc Affeld and Joe Burimatodayincanada@gmail.comepisodicMarc AffeldSun, 19 Apr 2026 05:44:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/4/19/april-19-black-loyalists-during-the-american-revolution54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58f17b02725e25edc2e32d47Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaApril 19 – Black Loyalists During the American RevolutionThe battles of Lexington of Concord sparked the American Revolutionary War on this date back in 1775. To learn more about the slaves who fought for the British and eventually settled in Nova Scotia we spoke with Beverly Cox of the The Black Loyalist Heritage Society, located in Birchtown, Nova Scotia.false00:06:19Marc AffeldWed, 15 Apr 2026 05:41:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/4/15/april-15-bergen-belsen-concentration-camp-is-liberated54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58f17a64bebafbc81fca468aMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaApril 15 – Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp is LiberatedBritish and Canadian troops liberated prisoners at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp on April 15, 1945. To learn more about the legacy of holocaust survivors in Canada we spoke with Sabrina Moisan of the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre.false00:06:54Marc AffeldTue, 14 Apr 2026 05:27:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/4/14/april-14th-surplus-children54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd52016b8f5b67ee50243eMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaWe spoke with Kenneth Bagnell, the author of "The Little Immigrants: The Orphans Who Came to Canada".We spoke with Kenneth Bagnell, the author of "The Little Immigrants: The Orphans Who Came to Canada".false00:12:21Marc AffeldMon, 13 Apr 2026 05:25:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/4/13/april-13-grey-owl-passes54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd51669f7456ef54ab6a02Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOn this day back in 1938, the British-born conservationist Grey Owl passed away.On this day back in 1938, the British-born conservationist Grey Owl passed away.false00:08:37Marc AffeldSun, 12 Apr 2026 05:23:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/4/12/april-12-the-march-of-new-brunswicks-104th54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd50e186e6c09542cd36acMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaNew Brunswick's 104th Foot Regiment arrived in Kingston on this date back in 1813. Their march from Fredericton covered over 1100km. To learn more we spoke to Historian and author of "The Road to Canada: The Grand Communications Route from Saint John to Quebec", Gary Campbell.New Brunswick's 104th Foot Regiment arrived in Kingston on this date back in 1813. Their march from Fredericton covered over 1100km. To learn more we spoke to Historian and author of "The Road to Canada: The Grand Communications Route from Saint John to Quebec", Gary Campbell.false00:09:14Marc AffeldSat, 11 Apr 2026 05:21:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/4/11/april-11-byng-and-vimy-ridge54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd507e9f7456ef54ab60aeMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaApril 11, 1917 marked the third day of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. We spoke with Dr. Patrick Brennan of the University of Calgary about the leadership of lieutenant-general Julian Byng.April 11, 1917 marked the third day of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. We spoke with Dr. Patrick Brennan of the University of Calgary about the leadership of lieutenant-general Julian Byng.false00:08:30Marc AffeldTue, 07 Apr 2026 06:19:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/4/7/april-7-the-first-stamps54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd5011db29d633eb61ebb1Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaA Canadian postmaster issued a provisional stamp on this date back in 1851 - two weeks before the first Canadian stamps were issued to the public. To learn more we spoke with George Pepall, the President of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada.A Canadian postmaster issued a provisional stamp on this date back in 1851 - two weeks before the first Canadian stamps were issued to the public. To learn more we spoke with George Pepall, the President of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada.false00:07:37Marc AffeldMon, 06 Apr 2026 05:18:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/4/6/april-6-vancouver-incorporated-as-a-city54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd4fc1d2b85767b5601ac6Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaVancouver was incorporated as a city back in 1886. We spoke with civic historian John Atkin.Vancouver was incorporated as a city back in 1886. We spoke with civic historian John Atkin.false00:05:27Marc AffeldSun, 05 Apr 2026 06:16:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/4/5/april-5-the-ripple-rock-explosion54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd4f5f2e69cfea22d3581eMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaOver the years over 100 vessels and 100 people were victims of Ripple Rock. The underwater "mountain" that was Ripple Rock was blown-up on this day back in 1958.Over the years over 100 vessels and 100 people were victims of Ripple Rock. The underwater "mountain" that was Ripple Rock was blown-up on this day back in 1958.false00:06:29Marc AffeldSat, 04 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/4/4/april-4-e-h-norman-takes-his-own-life54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd4f19a5790a3cc771f434Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaCanadian diplomat and accused Soviet spy E. H. Norman jumped to his death from the roof of the Swedish Embassy in Cairo, Egypt on this day back in 1957. To learn more about Canada in the time of the Cold War we spoke with Dr. Bryan Palmer author of "Canada's 1960's: The Ironies of Identity in a RebeCanadian diplomat and accused Soviet spy E. H. Norman jumped to his death from the roof of the Swedish Embassy in Cairo, Egypt on this day back in 1957. To learn more about Canada in the time of the Cold War we spoke with Dr. Bryan Palmer author of "Canada's 1960's: The Ironies of Identity in a Rebellious Era".false00:05:47Marc AffeldWed, 01 Apr 2026 05:12:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/4/1/april-1-a-small-town-mayor-and-the-first-offical-game-of-curling54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd4e681b10e37dbd61bc44Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaTo learn about the story of a small town mayor in 1888, we spoke with Dr. Martin Raeb. To learn about the first game of curling we spoke with Dr. Anthony Morrow of the University of Waterloo.To learn about the story of a small town mayor in 1888, we spoke with Dr. Martin Raeb. To learn about the first game of curling we spoke with Dr. Anthony Morrow of the University of Waterloo.false00:07:46Marc AffeldTue, 31 Mar 2026 05:10:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/31/march-31-last-tot-of-rum-for-navy54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd4df7e4fcb507620340d8Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaLikely that some members of the Canadian Navy woke up with a hangover on this day back in 1972. The previous day they were served the last ration of rum.Likely that some members of the Canadian Navy woke up with a hangover on this day back in 1972. The previous day they were served the last ration of rum.false00:07:37Marc AffeldMon, 30 Mar 2026 05:08:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/30/march-30-the-labrador-joins-newfoundland54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd4d84e4fcb50762033cecMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaOn this day back in 1809, Labrador joined Newfoundland as a colony of the British Empire. To learn more about the history of Labrador, we spoke with author of "The Story of Labrador" Canadian Senator William Rompkey.On this day back in 1809, Labrador joined Newfoundland as a colony of the British Empire. To learn more about the history of Labrador, we spoke with author of "The Story of Labrador" Canadian Senator William Rompkey.false00:06:43Marc AffeldSun, 29 Mar 2026 05:06:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/29/march-29-budge-crawley-wins-oscar54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd4d12cd0f68a0be52a360Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaIn 1976, F.R. "Budge" Crawley accepted an Academy Award for his film The Man Who Skied Down Everest. It was the first time a Canadian-made film received an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.In 1976, F.R. "Budge" Crawley accepted an Academy Award for his film The Man Who Skied Down Everest. It was the first time a Canadian-made film received an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.false00:08:18Marc AffeldTue, 24 Mar 2026 05:03:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/24/sw1k88m9cso6gd0exqvg550tuplkkh54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd4c33e58c62daeeff39fcMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaOn 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.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.false00:08:22Marc AffeldMon, 23 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/23/march-23-the-gazette-hits-the-stands54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd4bdab3db2b938ea7f790Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaThe Halifax Gazette, Canada's first newspaper, is published for the first time back in 1752.The Halifax Gazette, Canada's first newspaper, is published for the first time back in 1752.false00:05:32Marc AffeldSat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/21/march-21-the-north-west-company-merges-with-the-hudsons-bay-company54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd4b87e3df28b2429d68a4Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOn 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.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.false00:05:19Marc AffeldWed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/18/march-18-the-ss-beaver-arrived-at-the-pacific-coast54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd4b179f7456ef54ab2a48Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaThe SS Beaver, the first steamship to operate in the Pacific Northwest, arrived at the coast on this day back in 1836.The SS Beaver, the first steamship to operate in the Pacific Northwest, arrived at the coast on this day back in 1836.false00:07:20Marc AffeldTue, 17 Mar 2026 05:54:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/17/march-17-happy-st-patricks-day54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd4a26414fb508c2051133Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaCelebrated in Ireland, Canada and around the world. Have a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day!Celebrated in Ireland, Canada and around the world. Have a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day!false00:10:08Marc AffeldMon, 16 Mar 2026 05:52:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/16/march-16-st-urhos-day54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd49bf2994ca05c6e5b9feMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaOn 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.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.false00:09:53Marc AffeldSun, 15 Mar 2026 05:49:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/15/march-15-kings-college-founded54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd490c1b631bf52d1e4289Marc Affeld and Joe Burima King's College, later renamed University of Toronto, was founded by Royal Charter on this day back in 1827. King's College, later renamed University of Toronto, was founded by Royal Charter on this day back in 1827.false00:11:05Marc AffeldSat, 14 Mar 2026 05:53:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/14/march-14-the-one-big-union-is-formed54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab3fdec534a54cc4bdb04cMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaMarch 14 – The One Big Union is FormedA 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.false00:08:05Marc AffeldWed, 11 Mar 2026 05:52:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/11/march-11-richard-blanshard-arrives-on-vancouver-island54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab3fa1e58c62f754f75a8bMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaMarch 11 – Richard Blanshard Arrives on Vancouver IslandThe 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".false00:06:35Marc AffeldMon, 09 Mar 2026 05:49:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/9/march-9-arctic-winter-games54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab3f1a2e69cf8f95c8657cMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaMarch 9 – Arctic Winter GamesThe first Arctic Winter Games were held in Yellowknife on this day back in 1970false00:05:47Marc AffeldSun, 08 Mar 2026 06:47:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/8/march-8-international-womens-day-edition-extended54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab3e96893fc06ccad3352dMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaMarch 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.false00:26:46Marc AffeldSat, 07 Mar 2026 06:43:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/7/march-7-the-montreal-shamrocks54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab3db2bebafbb0ac64bfc1Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaMarch 7 – The Montreal ShamrocksThe 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.false00:05:17Marc AffeldWed, 04 Mar 2026 06:40:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/4/march-4-actor-john-candy-passed54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab3cd3ebbd1a4f5c13c62cMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaMarch 4 – Actor John Candy PassedCanadian comedian and actor John Candy passed away on this day back in 1994.false00:04:53Marc AffeldTue, 03 Mar 2026 06:37:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/3/march-3-first-official-indoor-game-of-hockey54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab3c4403596e7f82fa7707Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaMarch 3 – First Official Indoor Game of HockeyMcGill University students participated in the first official game of indoor ice hockey on this day back in Montreal in 1875.false00:06:51Marc AffeldMon, 02 Mar 2026 07:36:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/2/march-2-inuit-artist-jessie-oonark-passed54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab3bff37c581cbe1b30e71Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaMarch 2 – Inuit Artist Jessie Oonark PassedOn this day back in 1985, artist Jessie Oonark passed away in Churchill.false00:03:16Marc AffeldSat, 28 Feb 2026 15:05:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/17/feb-17-the-mad-trapper-is-killed-4adb854dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:677ff855c7c79106ee0d75f4Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 17 – The Mad Trapper is KilledAfter a manhunt that lasted over one month, the man known only as "The Mad Trapper" is killed in Canada's North.false00:14:23Marc AffeldSat, 28 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/28/feb-28-alex-janvier-and-the-indian-group-of-seven54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab3a9a3e00be3f307b8cc1Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 28 – Alex Janvier and the Indian Group of SevenAcclaimed 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.false00:04:49Marc AffeldFri, 27 Feb 2026 06:23:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/27/jan-27-the-original-bluenoses-last-day54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f875e4fcb51e7fd3fbafMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 27 – The Original Bluenose's Last DayThe original Bluenose spent it's last day sailing above water. The famous schooner went down off coast of Haiti in 1946.false00:08:03Marc AffeldTue, 24 Feb 2026 06:29:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/24/feb-24-martha-louise-munger-is-born54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab3a4b5016e1f87056c92eMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 24 – Martha Louise Munger is BornMartha Louise Munger, the second woman ever elected to Canadian Parliament, was born. We spoke with Frances Backhouse, author of "Women of the Klondike".false00:08:15Marc AffeldSun, 22 Feb 2026 07:26:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/22/feb-22-remembering-the-war-of-181254dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab398d6a49635fe427567aMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 22 – Remembering the War of 1812The 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".false00:05:42Marc AffeldWed, 18 Feb 2026 06:24:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/18/feb-18-the-battle-of-paardeburg54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab39381b631b0a92bf2a87Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 18 – The Battle of PaardeburgTo 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.false00:07:32Marc AffeldTue, 17 Feb 2026 06:21:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/17/feb-17-the-mad-trapper-is-killed54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab38869de4bb90f5403157Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 17 – The Mad Trapper is KilledAfter a manhunt that lasted over one month, the man known only as "The Mad Trapper" is killed in Canada's North.false00:14:23Marc AffeldMon, 16 Feb 2026 06:20:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/16/feb-16-citizenship-special54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab382ecd0f68ea5c9aaf47Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 16 – Citizenship SpecialWe attended a citizenship ceremony on February 15th, 2011 to speak with Citizenship Judge Joan May Way and some new Canadians.false00:09:05Marc AffeldSun, 15 Feb 2026 06:10:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/15/feb-15-the-great-upheaval54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab35c89de4bb90f5401374Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 15 – The Great UpheavalTo 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.false00:09:52Marc AffeldSat, 14 Feb 2026 06:08:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/14/feb-14-the-asbestos-strike-of-194954dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab3561d1758e9b66638881Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 14 – The Asbestos Strike of 1949Workers 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".false00:07:07Marc AffeldWed, 11 Feb 2026 06:06:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/11/feb-11-patrick-james-whelan-executed54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab34e1725e255d1c66a126Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 11 – Patrick James Whelan executedPatrick James Whelan was executed on this day back in 1869 for the assassination of Thomas D'Arcy McGee.false00:12:02Marc AffeldTue, 10 Feb 2026 06:04:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/10/feb-10-war-brides-arrive-in-194654dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab347e893fc06ccad2c206Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 10 – War Brides Arrive in 1946The 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".false00:07:10Marc AffeldMon, 09 Feb 2026 06:27:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/23/feb-23-matonabbee54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab39d7ebbd1a4f5c13a64cMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 23 – MatonabbeeChipewyan leader Matonabbee set off with explorer Samuel Hearne to find the headwaters of the Coppermine River in 1770.false00:07:12Marc AffeldMon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/9/feb-9-1913-meteor-procession54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab33a4bebafbb0ac6456baMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 9 – 1913 Meteor ProcessionThis rare event took Canadians by surprise back in 1913.false00:06:10Marc AffeldSun, 08 Feb 2026 06:59:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/8/feb-8-the-aroostook-war54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab334d9f7456bea4428cccMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 8 – The Aroostook WarPosses of Canadian and American lumber workers clashed over the definition of the New Brunswick-Maine border at the outset of the Aroostook War. To learn more I spoke with Patrick Michaud of Fort Ingall.false00:06:48Marc AffeldSat, 07 Feb 2026 06:53:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/7/feb-7-first-war-artists-commissioned54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab31e05016e1f870567675Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 7 – First War Artists CommissionedCanada became the first nation in the world to officially commission war artists on this day back in 1918. To learn more we spoke with Dr. Laura Brandon, a historian of war and art at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.false00:04:00Marc AffeldWed, 04 Feb 2026 06:51:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/4/feb-4-wreck-of-the-oil-tanker-arrow54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab3187f5e2314c509aaffaMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb 4. – Wreck of the Oil Tanker ArrowThe oil tanker Arrow went down off the coast of Nova Scotia.false00:06:00Marc AffeldTue, 03 Feb 2026 06:50:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/3/feb-3-pierre-trudeau-tours-cuba54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab312ef5e2314c509aad4dMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 3 – Pierre Trudeau Tours CubaOn a 12-day tour of Latin America in 1976, Prime Minister Trudeau met with Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro. To learn more we spoke with, Nino Ricci, author of "Extraordinary Canadians: Pierre Elliot Trudeau."false00:09:38Marc AffeldMon, 02 Feb 2026 07:47:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/2/feb-2-wiarton-willie-festival54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab308b2e69cf8f95c7ce70Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 2 – Wiarton Willie FestivalThe Wiarton Willie Festival was founded back in 1956. One of the nation's most popular groundhogs.false00:06:47Marc AffeldSun, 01 Feb 2026 06:39:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/2/1/feb-1-the-north-west-mounted-police-becomes-the-rcmp54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab2e9ed2b857917b1f0387Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaFeb. 1 – The North West Mounted Police Becomes the RCMP.On this day back in 1920 the The North West Mounted Police merged with the Dominion Police to become the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. To learn more about the history of the NWMP we spoke with Dawn Lauder, the Site Manager of the Fort Museum in Fort McLeod, Alberta.false00:04:19Marc AffeldSat, 31 Jan 2026 06:26:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/31/jan-31-the-real-james-bond-sir-william-stephenson-passes-away54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f91dbebafbbe8b4e9c4eMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 31 – The Real James Bond, Sir William Stephenson Passes AwayIan Fleming once claimed Sir William Stephenson to be the inspiration for James Bond. Stephenson passed away on this day back in 1989. To learn more we spoke with Gary Solar, President of the Intrepid Society.false00:06:40Marc AffeldWed, 28 Jan 2026 06:25:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/28/jan-28-women-get-the-vote54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f8d5197aea5273229acaMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 28 – Women Get the VoteOn January 28th Manitoba became the first province to grant women the right to vote. This was in so small part due to the efforts of suffragette Nellie McClung. To learn more, we spoke with Bette Meuller of the Nellie McClung Society.false00:07:03Marc AffeldMon, 26 Jan 2026 06:22:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/26/jan-26-dr-wilder-penfield-is-born54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f830197aea52732293a8Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 26 – Dr. Wilder Penfield is BornNeurosurgeon Dr. Wilder Penfield was born on this day back in 1891. To learn more we spoke with Dr. William Feindel who worked with Dr. Penfield at the Montreal Neurological Institute back in the 1950s.false00:08:52Marc AffeldSun, 25 Jan 2026 06:21:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/25/jan-25-lucy-maud-montgomery-in-ontario54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f7e1e3df287083ccde5aMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 25 – Lucy Maud Montgomery in OntarioDid you know that Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote most of her books while living in the town of Leaskdale, Ontario? To learn more we spoke to Barbara Pratt of the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario.false00:06:33Marc AffeldSat, 24 Jan 2026 10:20:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/24/jan-24-japanese-canadian-internment54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f7981b631bbe67d0ba16Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 24 – Japanese Canadian InternmentDiscussion with Prof. W. Peter Ward about the internment of Japanese Canadians during WWII.false00:11:25Marc AffeldWed, 21 Jan 2026 06:18:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/21/jan-21-the-1910-spanish-river-train-wreck54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f742ebbd1a5a511f82a6Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 21 – The 1910 Spanish River Train WreckOver 40 people perished when train derailed west of Sudbury. In terms of fatalities, fourth worst in Canadian history.false00:05:53Marc AffeldTue, 20 Jan 2026 10:17:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/20/jan-20-doukhobors-arrive-in-halifax54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f6f51b631bbe67d0b2d2Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 20 – Doukhobors Arrive in HalifaxOver 2000 Doukhobors arrived in Halifax on this date back in 1899. To learn more we spoke with Professor Julie Rak of the University of Alberta.false00:08:54Marc AffeldMon, 19 Jan 2026 10:15:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/19/jan-19-the-jets-leave-winnipeg54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f6771b631bbe67d0ad6aMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 19 – The Jets Leave WinnipegThe NHL approved the sale of the Winnipeg Jets to investors in Phoenix on this date back in 1996. To learn more, we spoke with professor Jim Silver: author of "Thin Ice: Money, Politics, and the Demise of an NHL Franchise".false00:07:20Marc AffeldSun, 18 Jan 2026 06:14:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/18/jan-18-canadian-content-rules-come-into-effect54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f6251b631bbe67d0a8feMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 18 – Canadian Content Rules Come into EffectWe spoke with FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting's Ian Morrison on the anniversary of the CRTC's new Canadian Content rules coming into effect back in 1971.false00:07:14Marc AffeldSat, 17 Jan 2026 10:11:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/17/jan-17-jacques-plante-and-facial-protection-in-hockey54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f57e6a49636b2efa10d0Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 17 – Jacques Plante and Facial Protection in HockeyTo learn more about the introduction of head and facial protection in hockey we spoke with Dr. Bob Pashby on anniversary of NHL goalie Jacques Plante.false00:06:38Marc AffeldTue, 13 Jan 2026 06:09:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/13/jan-13-major-gustave-bieler-is-arrested-by-the-gestapo54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f5005016e10950e50ca2Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 13 – Major Gustave Biéler is Arrested by the GestapoWe spoke with Major Gustave Biéler's daughter Jacqueline Bieler, on the anniversary of his 1944 arrest while aiding the French Resistance in WWII.false00:10:48Marc AffeldSun, 11 Jan 2026 06:07:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/11/jan-11-john-a-macdonald-is-born-pt-2-of-254dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f49ecd0f6802d25a934fMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 11 – John A. Macdonald is Born pt. 2 of 2In part two, we discuss Sir John A. Macdonald: the man, with Richard J. Gwyn author of "John A, The Man Who Made Us".false00:09:48Marc AffeldSat, 10 Jan 2026 06:04:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/10/jan-10-john-a-macdonald-is-born-pt-1-of-254dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f3e7e58c620a00580c2dMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan 10 – John A. Macdonald is Born pt. 1 of 2In part one, we discuss the impact Sir John A. Macdonald had on shaping Canada with Richard J. Gwyn author of "John A, The Man Who Made Us".false00:08:47Marc AffeldWed, 07 Jan 2026 07:02:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/7/jan-7-hank-snow-performs-at-the-grand-ole-opry54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f373d2b857a892b86e44Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 7 – Hank Snow Performs at the Grand Ole OpryCanadian country music star Hank Snow performs at the Grand Ole Opry......and nobody likes him.false00:10:18Marc AffeldTue, 06 Jan 2026 07:01:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/6/jan-6-brother-andre-bessette-passes-away54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f320d2b857a892b86940Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 6 – Brother André Bessette Passes AwayLater known as Saint André Bessette, Brother André of Montreal died on this day back in 1937.false00:07:23Marc AffeldSun, 04 Jan 2026 10:58:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/4/jan-4-canadian-artist-pegi-nicol-macleod-is-born54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f27ed2b857a892b86185Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan 4 – Canadian Artist Pegi Nicol MacLeod is BornWe spoke with I spoke with Dr. Laura Brandon, a historian of Art and War at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa as well as author of "Pegi by Herself: the life of Pegi Nicol MacLeod, Canadian artist".false00:05:25Marc AffeldSat, 03 Jan 2026 10:57:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/3/jan-3-how-the-scots-invented-canada54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f23c579fb35fc3dde8e4Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 3 – How the Scots Invented CanadaKen MacGoogan author of "How the Scots Invented Canada" spoke to us on the anniversary of the arrival of 300 immigrants from the Scottish Highlands on this day in 1802.false00:08:34Marc AffeldFri, 02 Jan 2026 15:04:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/8/nov-8-viola-desmond-is-physically-removed-from-theatre-jkg4b54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:677ff6f5803bfe38904f828eMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 8 – Viola Desmond is physically removed from theatreIn 1946, Viola Desmond was forcibly removed from a theatre in New Glasgow, NS for refusing to move from whites-only section.false00:13:38Marc AffeldThu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/23/august-23-british-troops-prepare-to-burn-washington-6wnyk54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:677ff10adcc9af709998222aMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 23 – British Troops Prepare to Burn WashingtonIn 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.false00:06:27Marc AffeldTue, 30 Dec 2025 10:09:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/23/july-8-the-disappearance-of-tom-thomson-whd2w54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:677ff912da4c010eb60c9a53Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJuly 8 – The Disappearance of Tom ThomsonRoy MacGregor, author of "Canoe Lake" discusses the disappearance of the now-famous Canadian painter back in 1917.false00:07:45Marc AffeldMon, 29 Dec 2025 14:31:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/6/august-6-macdonald-and-the-double-shuffle-jjr3454dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:677ff9ac8cb2a5103aabc6e0Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 6 – Macdonald and The Double ShuffleBack in 1858 in the Province of Canada, the Cartier/Macdonald ministry pull the "The Double Shuffle", avoiding a by-election and staying in power.false00:14:20Marc AffeldFri, 26 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/23/july-23-the-komagata-maru-leaves-vancouver-wryjw54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:677ff989fe83c335a9aef0c0Marc Affeld and Joe Burima July 23 – The Komagata Maru Leaves Vancouver 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.false00:07:19Marc AffeldThu, 25 Dec 2025 10:02:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/15/september-15-the-greenpeace-sets-sail-in-1971-ej7zr54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:677ff3d55d13e60a909ddc8bMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 15 – “The Greenpeace” Sets Sail in 1971Historian, ecologist and co-founder of Greenpeace International, Rex Weyler discusses the early days of Greenpeace.false00:08:45Marc AffeldWed, 24 Dec 2025 10:07:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/5/july-5-no-2-construction-battalion-rcw4c54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:677ff8a46bdec265ed006ae0Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJuly 5 – No. 2 Construction BattalionThe creation of the first all-Black Canadian battalion in WWI.false00:09:21Marc AffeldTue, 23 Dec 2025 10:08:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/12/3/december-3-the-october-crisis-ends-n59rn54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:677ff8d305504b31a225711cMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaDec. 3 – The October Crisis Ends.British Trade Commissioner James Cross was released by members of the FLQ on this date back in 1970. We spoke with Professor William Tetley, a member of the Quebec Provincial Cabinet at the time of the crisis as well as author of "The October Crisis, 1970: An Insider's View".false00:10:34Marc AffeldMon, 22 Dec 2025 10:03:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/20/october-20-tommy-douglas-was-born-yskj354dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:677ff4fb5d13e60a909e1c86Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 20 – Tommy Douglas was bornHappy Tommy Douglas Day! Tommy Douglas was born on this day in 1904. To learn more about Tommy Douglas, we spoke with C. Stuart Houston, an historian and author of "Tommy's Team : the People Behind the Douglas Years". Dr. Houston is a professor emeritus of the university of Saskatchewan, and an Officer of the Order of Canada.false00:05:02Marc AffeldFri, 19 Dec 2025 15:06:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/1/mar-1-the-great-winnipeg-gold-robbery-of-1966-eh6xp54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:677ff87fbb3623260492e515Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaMar. 1 – The Great Winnipeg Gold Robbery of 1966Kenneth "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.false00:10:24Marc AffeldThu, 18 Dec 2025 15:01:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/1/september-1-saskatchewan-and-alberta-become-provinces-special-edition-pjmms54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:677ff313c70d711a3a21d855Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 1 – Saskatchewan and Alberta become provinces (special edition!)Back in 1905, Saskatchewan and Alberta officially become provinces.false00:05:30Marc AffeldWed, 17 Dec 2025 14:32:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/13/jan-13-major-gustave-bieler-is-arrested-by-the-gestapo-bglwl54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:677ff9f39ca1bd1ac8aa5ec2Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 13 – Major Gustave Biéler is Arrested by the GestapoWe spoke with Major Gustave Biéler's daughter Jacqueline Bieler, on the anniversary of his 1944 arrest while aiding the French Resistance in WWII.false00:10:48Marc AffeldTue, 09 Dec 2025 06:50:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/12/9/dec-9-camp-x54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f081579fb35fc3ddd866Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaDec. 9 – Camp XWe discuss Camp X, the secret spy camp based on the shores of Lake Ontario during WWII.false00:09:06Marc AffeldMon, 08 Dec 2025 06:48:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/12/8/dec-8-the-battle-of-hong-kong-and-its-aftermath54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f02ae58c620a0057d879Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaDec. 8 – The Battle of Hong Kong and its AftermathThe Battle of Hong Kong began on this day back in 1941. To learn more we spoke with historian and author of "The Damned: The Canadians at the Battle of Hong Kong and the POW Experience, 1941-45" Nathan M. Greenfield.false00:08:11Marc AffeldSun, 07 Dec 2025 06:47:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/12/7/dec-7-the-battle-of-montgomerys-tavern54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8efcf725e256e5542f216Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaDec. 7 – The Battle of Montgomery_s TavernWe spoke to Janet Schwartz, the Museum Coordinator at Toronto's Mackenzie House to learn more about the Battle and the Upper Canada Rebellion.false00:07:33Marc AffeldSat, 06 Dec 2025 09:53:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/12/6/december-6-the-halifax-explosion54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f149ebbd1a5a511f3562Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaDec. 6 – The Halifax ExplosionThe explosion was caused when two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour back in 1917.false00:12:23Marc AffeldWed, 03 Dec 2025 10:52:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/12/3/december-3-the-october-crisis-ends54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f101e58c620a0057e3e3Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaDec. 3 – The October Crisis Ends.British Trade Commissioner James Cross was released by members of the FLQ on this date back in 1970. We spoke with Professor William Tetley, a member of the Quebec Provincial Cabinet at the time of the crisis as well as author of "The October Crisis, 1970: An Insider's View".false00:10:34Marc AffeldTue, 02 Dec 2025 06:46:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/12/2/dec-2-writer-robertson-davies-passes-away54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8ef92bebafbbe8b4e1c90Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaDec. 2 – Writer Robertson Davies Passes AwayAuthor Robertson Davies passed away on this day in 1995 at the age of 82. To learn more we spoke with author of "Robertson Davies: an Appreciation" Elspeth Cameron.false00:05:05Marc AffeldMon, 01 Dec 2025 06:44:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/12/1/dec-1-james-naismith-and-basketball54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8ef4dbebafbbe8b4e1939Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaDec. 1 – James Naismith and BasketballBack in 1891, Canadian Dr. James Naismith worked on creating the game of basketball.false00:05:17Marc AffeldSun, 30 Nov 2025 09:42:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/30/nov-30-general-arthur-currie-passes-away54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8eeb503596e915f8be32aMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 30 – General Arthur Currie Passes AwayTo learn more about the first Canadian General of of the Canadian Corps, we spoke with Dr. Tim Cook author of "The Madman and the Butcher: The Sensational Wars of Sam Hughes and General Arthur Currie."false00:06:13Marc AffeldWed, 26 Nov 2025 06:41:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/26/nov-26-the-nhl-is-founded-in-191754dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8ee6bc534a5448c608485Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 26 – The NHL is Founded in 1917We spoke with hockey historian Eric Zweig about the earliest days of the National Hockey League.false00:09:36Marc AffeldTue, 25 Nov 2025 06:38:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/25/nov-25-happy-birthday-banff54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8edd1ebbd1a5a511f0667Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 25 – Happy Birthday, Banff!The federal government set aside land for park back in 1885. (Orig. aired in 2010)false00:09:08Marc AffeldMon, 24 Nov 2025 06:35:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/24/nov-24-the-canadian-northern-railway-is-completed-to-edmonton54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8ed1ac534a5448c607068Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 24 – The Canadian Northern Railway is Completed to EdmontonTo learn more about the railway that challenged the monopoly of the CPR, we spoke with Les Kozma, a Member of the Canadian Northern Society.false00:06:32Marc AffeldSun, 23 Nov 2025 06:32:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/23/nov-23-hms-tribune-sinks54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8ec7e6a49636b2ef99719Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 23 – HMS Tribune SinksThe British ship sinks in the Halifax harbour back in 1797.false00:10:28Marc AffeldSat, 22 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/22/nov-22-artist-jack-shadbolt-passes54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8ec0a6a49636b2ef99101Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 22 – Artist Jack Shadbolt PassesBack in 1998, Canadian modern art icon Jack Shadbolt passed away at the age of 89false00:07:16Marc AffeldWed, 19 Nov 2025 06:43:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/19/nov-19-rene-levesque-forms-the-mouvement-souverainete-association54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8eef703596e915f8be66aMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 19 – René Lévesque Forms the Mouvement Souveraineté-AssociationRené Lévesque formed the Mouvement Souveraineté-Association on this date back in 1967. To learn more about Lévesque we spoke with Megan Durnford, author of "René Lévesque: The Fascinating Life of a Separatist Icon."false00:08:24Marc AffeldTue, 18 Nov 2025 06:26:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/18/nov-18-introduction-of-standard-time54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8eb0e9de4bb9ac191f424Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 18 – Introduction of Standard TimeTo learn more about the introduction of Standard Time and the Canadian who proposed it, Sandford Fleming we spoke with author and Officer of the Order of Canada, Clark Blaise.false00:07:24Marc AffeldMon, 17 Nov 2025 06:25:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/17/nov-17-the-1999-marshall-decision-and-fishing-rights54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8eabee58c620a00578dd4Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 17 – The 1999 Marshall Decision and Fishing RightsWe spoke with Dr. William Wicken, an associate professor at York University as well as author of "Mi'kmaq Treaties on Trial: History, Land and Donald Marshall Junior" to learn more about the historic Supreme Court case "R. v. Marshall."false00:11:23Marc AffeldSat, 15 Nov 2025 06:23:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/15/nov-15-ned-hanlan-becomes-world-champion54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8ea64e58c620a0057893aMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 15 – Ned Hanlan becomes world championBack in 1880, Edward "Ned" Hanlan defeated E.A. Trichett of Australia for the world singles rowing championship.false00:08:33Marc AffeldMon, 10 Nov 2025 06:22:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/10/nov-10-the-edmund-fitzgerald-goes-down54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8e9ff20099e11408fc936Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 10 – The Edmund Fitzgerald goes downBack in 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior.false00:09:21Marc AffeldSun, 09 Nov 2025 06:20:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/9/nov-9-the-first-game-of-football54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8e9b020099e11408fc4f6Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 9 – The First Game of FootballThe first documented game of football was played at the University of Toronto on this day back in 1861. To learn more about the history of football in Canada I spoke with Curator of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Meghan Sturgeon.false00:07:21Marc AffeldSat, 08 Nov 2025 06:19:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/8/nov-8-viola-desmond-is-physically-removed-from-theatre54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8e9556a49636b2ef96cc4Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 8 – Viola Desmond is physically removed from theatreIn 1946, Viola Desmond was forcibly removed from a theatre in New Glasgow, NS for refusing to move from whites-only section.false00:13:38Marc AffeldWed, 05 Nov 2025 06:17:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/5/nov-5-first-cbc-broadcast-of-official-time-signal54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8e8fe6a49636b2ef96855Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 5 – First CBC broadcast of official time signalBack in 1939, CBC first broadcasts the NRC (then Dominion Observatory) official time signal.false00:08:55Marc AffeldTue, 04 Nov 2025 06:16:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/4/nov-4-inventor-george-klein-passes-away54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8e8b5e6f2e1756d4c132aMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 4 – Inventor George Klein Passes AwayWe spoke with Dick Bourgeois-Doyle, author of George J. Klein: the great inventor about this amazing Canadian's life and approximately 1500 inventions.false00:06:53Marc AffeldMon, 03 Nov 2025 07:14:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/3/nov-3-the-story-of-danylo-shumuk54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8e8428419c24f0cf62293Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 3 – The story of Danylo ShumukThis political prisoner arrived in Canada after being imprisoned for 42 years.false00:11:22Marc AffeldSun, 02 Nov 2025 06:13:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/2/nov-2-compensation-for-sterilization-victims54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8e7dc6b8f5b8c65e1a23aMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 2 – Compensation for sterilization victimsBack in 1999, Alberta government announced that it would compensate 242 people who had been sterilized under the Sexual Sterilization Act.false00:09:23Marc AffeldSat, 01 Nov 2025 05:11:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/11/1/nov-1-hungarian-immigrants-in-canada54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8e7726b8f5b8c65e19ca5Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaNov. 1 – Hungarian Immigrants in CanadaDr. Royden Loewen of the University of Winnipeg explains to us the difference between the waves of immigrants coming to Canada from Hungary.false00:05:04Marc AffeldWed, 29 Oct 2025 05:09:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/29/october-29-the-great-depression54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8e7176a49636b2ef94eadMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 29 – The Great DepressionWe spoke with University of Calgary Professor Dr. Patrick Brennan about Canada during the Great Depression.false00:07:11Marc AffeldTue, 28 Oct 2025 08:06:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/28/october-28-william-hall-is-awarded-the-vc54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8e650440243645808ad27Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 28 – William Hall is awarded the VCWilliam Hall is awarded the Victoria Cross in 1859.false00:07:30Marc AffeldMon, 27 Oct 2025 08:02:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/27/october-27-the-national-council-of-women-of-canada-is-founded54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8e57803596e915f8b69cdMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 27 – The National Council of Women of Canada is FoundedThe National Council of Women of Canada is Founded in 1893.false00:05:17Marc AffeldSat, 25 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/25/october-25-leslie-mcfarlane-is-born54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8e4cd59cc6897882eaffcMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 25 – Leslie McFarlane is BornThe original author of the Hardy Boys mystery series is born back in 1902.false00:10:37Marc AffeldWed, 22 Oct 2025 07:58:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/22/october-22-louis-riel-is-born54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8e454725e256e554258a5Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 22 – Louis Riel is BornTo learn more about Riel we spoke with Director of the Saint-Boniface Museum in Winnipeg, Philippe Mailhot.false00:08:20Marc AffeldMon, 20 Oct 2025 05:56:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/20/october-20-tommy-douglas-was-born54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8e40a59cc6897882ea533Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 20 – Tommy Douglas was bornHappy Tommy Douglas Day! Tommy Douglas was born on this day in 1904. To learn more about Tommy Douglas, we spoke with C. Stuart Houston, an historian and author of "Tommy's Team : the People Behind the Douglas Years". Dr. Houston is a professor emeritus of the university of Saskatchewan, and an Officer of the Order of Canada.false00:05:02Marc AffeldSun, 19 Oct 2025 05:19:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/18/october-19-st-albans-raid54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8950ef7e0ab78c085ca47Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 19 – St. Albans RaidThe St. Alban's Raid took place on this day back in 1864.false00:11:38Marc AffeldSat, 18 Oct 2025 05:14:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/18/october-18-the-famous-five54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a893e5b3db2b8908fd2407Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 18 - The Famous FiveOn this day back in 1929, women became "persons". Guest host, Jennie Palmer.false00:10:35Marc AffeldWed, 15 Oct 2025 05:37:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/15/october-15-chinese-rail-workers-and-the-cpr54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579b5c188419c275cf612471Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 15 – Chinese Rail Workers and the CPRWe spoke with Brad Lee, the curator of The Ties That Bind, an online historical research project that works to recognize the contributions of the Chinese Canadian community to the building of Canada.false00:08:15Marc AffeldTue, 14 Oct 2025 05:35:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/14/october-14-ss-caribou-sunk-by-german-submarine54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579b5baee58c62582a207212Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 14 – SS Caribou sunk by German submarineThe passenger ferry was sunk off the coast of Nova Scotia back in 1942.false00:07:22Marc AffeldMon, 13 Oct 2025 05:33:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/13/october-13-anniversary-of-the-canadian-navy54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579b5b4215d5dbe122ccdaeaMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 13 – Anniversary of the Canadian NavyBack in 1910, an Imperial Order in Council transferred the Naval Station at Halifax to the Canadian Government.false00:07:55Marc AffeldSun, 12 Oct 2025 05:32:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/12/october-12-sam-hughes-and-general-arthur-currie54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579b5add15d5dbe122ccd842Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 12 – Sam Hughes and General Arthur CurrieWe spoke with Tim Cook, historian with the Canadian War Museum and author of The Madman and the Butcher: The Sensational Wars of Sam Hughes and General Arthur Currie.false00:07:22Marc AffeldWed, 08 Oct 2025 05:30:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/8/october-8-multiculturalism-policies-introduced54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579b5a7c725e25911c5a8973Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 8 – Multiculturalism Policies IntroducedThe first ever policies regarding multiculturalism were announced on this date back in 1971.false00:07:27Marc AffeldTue, 07 Oct 2025 05:28:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/7/october-7-first-concert-of-the-nac-orchestra54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579b5a12579fb386a9e4f0a8Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 7 – First concert of the NAC OrchestraBack in 1969, 46 nervous and excited performers stepped onstage at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.false00:07:58Marc AffeldMon, 06 Oct 2025 05:26:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/6/october-6-radio-station-opens-in-aklavik-nwt54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579b59a8579fb386a9e4ed59Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 6 – Radio station opens in Aklavik, NWTBack in 1925, station opens in Aklavik, NWT as part of the North West Territories and Yukon Radio System.false00:07:17Marc AffeldSun, 05 Oct 2025 05:25:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/5/october-5-laurie-skreslet-becomes-first-canadian-to-climb-everest54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579b5940f5e23180162ce7c8Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 5 – Laurie Skreslet becomes first Canadian to climb EverestBack in 1982, Laurie Skreslet became the first Canadian to reach the top of Mount Everest. Canadian Pat Morrow followed only days later.false00:09:47Marc AffeldSat, 04 Oct 2025 05:23:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/4/october-4-pianist-glenn-gould-dies54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579b58da6b8f5b8f495e6197Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 4 – Pianist Glenn Gould diesGlenn Gould passed away on this day back in 1982. He was 50.false00:09:46Marc AffeldWed, 01 Oct 2025 05:20:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/10/1/october-1-artist-paul-kane-returns-to-toronto54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579b5836be65948616b32bf6Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaOctober 1 – Artist Paul Kane returns to TorontoThe famous Canadian painter returns to Toronto after more than two years in the West.false00:08:44Marc AffeldTue, 30 Sep 2025 05:22:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/30/september-30-arctic-explorer-john-rae-is-born54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579a2329d2b857d0178ebad3Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 30 – Arctic explorer John Rae is bornJohn Rae is born in Scotland on this day back in 1813.false00:12:16Marc AffeldMon, 29 Sep 2025 05:20:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/29/september-29-the-aloutte-154dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579a22abe3df285bcac72c76Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 29 – The Aloutte 1 We spoke with astronaut Robert Thirsk: the Canadian who has spent the most time in space.false00:07:32Marc AffeldSun, 28 Sep 2025 05:18:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/28/september-28-pierre-elliot-trudeau-passes-away54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579a2248c534a544b3150e9aMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 28 – Pierre Elliot Trudeau Passes AwayHistorian and author John English discusses the legacy of Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau.false00:10:04Marc AffeldSat, 27 Sep 2025 05:16:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/27/september-27-stanley-park-opened-in-vancouver54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579a21d4725e256831e34b6bMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 27 – Stanley Park opened in VancouverPark opened to public for the first time back in 1888.false00:09:58Marc AffeldWed, 24 Sep 2025 05:15:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/24/september-24-canada-lifts-sanctions-against-south-africa54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579a217c20099e24a49a84f4Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 24 – Canada Lifts Sanctions Against South AfricaWe spoke with Dr. Linda Freeman, a professor at the University of Carleton.false00:06:52Marc AffeldTue, 23 Sep 2025 05:13:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/23/september-23-mack-sennett-releases-first-film54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579a212246c3c4901c55a0dbMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 23 – Mack Sennett releases first filmBack in 1912 in New York, Quebec-born Mack Sennett releases his first Keystone Comedy film.false00:06:32Marc AffeldMon, 22 Sep 2025 05:11:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/22/september-22-building-named-after-clara-brett-martin54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579a20b2bebafb4a1cd68f3cMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 22 – Building named after Clara Brett MartinBack in 1989, the Ontario provincial government (temporarily) names a building after Clara Brett Martin, the first woman lawyer in the British Empire.false00:09:59Marc AffeldSun, 21 Sep 2025 05:10:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/21/september-21-the-toonie-is-unveiled-to-the-public54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579a205ebebafb4a1cd68bc6Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 21 – The Toonie is Unveiled to the PublicBrent Townsend is the the artist who designed the polar bear on the reverse of the Canadian two dollar coin.false00:06:41Marc AffeldSat, 20 Sep 2025 05:08:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/20/september-20-first-signing-of-treaty-554dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579a1ff037c581d5d20af933Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 20 – First signing of Treaty 5Treaty 5 is signed for the first time at Berens River, Manitoba back in 1875.false00:10:45Marc AffeldWed, 17 Sep 2025 05:06:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/17/september-17-fire-on-the-ss-noronic-kills-over-115-people54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579a1f8d37c581d5d20af57fMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 17 – Fire on the SS Noronic kills over 115 peopleBack in 1949, a fire on the ship kills over 115 people. The ship was docked on the shore of Lake Ontario.false00:05:26Marc AffeldTue, 16 Sep 2025 05:03:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/16/september-16-construction-begins-on-the-canso-causeway54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579a1ee7cd0f685197953fa8Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 16 – Construction begins on the Canso CausewayConstruction begins on this day back in 1952, connecting Cape Breton Island by road to Nova Scotia.false00:07:24Marc AffeldMon, 15 Sep 2025 06:39:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/15/september-15-the-greenpeace-sets-sail-in-197154dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798ffe1bebafbd99397de0aMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 15 – “The Greenpeace” Sets Sail in 1971Historian, ecologist and co-founder of Greenpeace International, Rex Weyler discusses the early days of Greenpeace.false00:08:45Marc AffeldSun, 14 Sep 2025 05:37:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/14/september-14-dorothea-palmer-arrested-for-distributing-information-on-birth-control54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798ff6bbebafbd99397d87dMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 14 – Dorothea Palmer arrested for distributing information on birth controlBack in 1936, Dorothea Palmer, was arrested in Ontario. Her eventual trial became a landmark case in the Canadian birth control movement.false00:13:01Marc AffeldSat, 13 Sep 2025 06:35:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/13/september-13-laura-ingersoll-is-born54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798fee3d482e928da767902Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 13 – Laura Ingersoll is bornLaura Ingersoll, later known as Laura Secord, is born on this day back in 1775. She warned British forces of an American attack in 1813.false00:13:36Marc AffeldWed, 10 Sep 2025 06:34:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/10/september-10-1939-canada-declares-war-on-germany54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798fe9fd482e928da767567Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 10 -1939 Canada Declares War on GermanyWe spoke with associate professor Pat Brennan about how WWII built Canada as a nation.false00:05:04Marc AffeldTue, 09 Sep 2025 06:32:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/9/september-9-alexander-graham-bell-creation-breaks-marine-speed-record54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798fe34725e25f85fd58349Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 9 – Alexander Graham Bell creation breaks marine speed recordIn Nova Scotia back in 1919, a hydrofoil craft co-created by Alexander Graham Bell hits 114 kms an hour, breaking the record for speed on water.false00:09:30Marc AffeldMon, 08 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/8/september-8-the-children-of-the-klondike54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798fddf15d5db48904395e1Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 8 – The Children of the KlondikeWe spoke with historian and author Frances Backhouse about the birth of Dawson Klondike Schultz on Sept. 8, 1897 and the "Children of the Klondike"false00:06:18Marc AffeldSun, 07 Sep 2025 06:29:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/7/september-7-cbc-television-begins-first-broadcast54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798fd93725e25f85fd57b9dMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 7 – CBC Television Begins First BroadcastWe spoke with FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting spokesperson Ian Morrison about the launch of CBC Television.false00:07:28Marc AffeldSat, 06 Sep 2025 06:28:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/6/september-6-launch-of-the-canadian-encyclopedia54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798fd3559cc683c52303618Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 6 – Launch of The Canadian EncyclopediaBack in 1985, The Canadian Encyclopedia is released in Edmonton, Alberta.false00:08:53Marc AffeldTue, 02 Sep 2025 06:26:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/2/september-2-celebrating-the-discovery-of-the-wreckage-of-rms-titanic54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798fce2be6594eb1965b2e0Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 2 – Celebrating the Discovery of the Wreckage of RMS TitanicMembers of a joint French-American expedition celebrate the discovery of the wreckage of Titanic, which they had found on Sept. 1, 1985false00:08:21Marc AffeldMon, 01 Sep 2025 06:25:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/9/1/september-1-saskatchewan-and-alberta-become-provinces-special-edition54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798fc7dbe6594eb1965a956Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaSeptember 1 – Saskatchewan and Alberta become provinces (special edition!)Back in 1905, Saskatchewan and Alberta officially become provinces.false00:05:30Marc AffeldSun, 31 Aug 2025 06:06:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/31/august-31-first-french-episode-opening-of-the-ouimetoscope-cinema54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798f837e58c62c02529c60bMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 31 – (First French Episode!) Opening of the Ouimetoscope Cinema.In 1907, Leo-Ernest Ouimet opens the largest theater in North America exclusively dedicated to showing movies.false00:12:10Marc AffeldSat, 30 Aug 2025 06:05:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/30/august-30-vicki-keith-becomes-the-first-person-to-swim-across-all-5-great-lakes54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798f7d4893fc0eaedefd0bdMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 30 – Vicki Keith becomes the first person to swim across all 5 Great LakesBack in 1988, Canadian Vicki Keith stepped onto the shore of Lake Ontario and became the first person to swim across all five of the Great Lakes.false00:11:56Marc AffeldWed, 27 Aug 2025 05:03:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/27/august-27-the-beginning-of-the-first-canadian-roadtrip-by-car54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798f781893fc0eaedefcc4fMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 27 – The beginning of the first Canadian roadtrip by carBack in 1912, Thomas Wilby and Jack Haney began their trip across Canada in a 1912 REO Special.false00:07:00Marc AffeldTue, 26 Aug 2025 06:01:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/26/august-26-joseph-burr-tyrrell-and-the-canadian-dinosaur-rush54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798f714440243ecfedab8d4Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 26 – Joseph Burr Tyrrell and the Canadian Dinosaur RushJoseph Burr Tyrrell passed away on this date in 1957. We spoke with the Royal Tyrrell Museum's Don Brinkman about Tyrrell and the beginning of the Canadian Dinosaur Rush.false00:07:35Marc AffeldMon, 25 Aug 2025 05:19:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/25/august-25-donald-marshall-sr-passes-away54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798c2f9ebbd1ae6d47d50f6Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 25 – Donald Marshall Sr. Passes AwayBack in 1991, the grand chief of the Mikmaq passed away. He was a tireless advocate for aboriginal rights and justice issues.false00:07:46Marc AffeldSun, 24 Aug 2025 05:18:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/24/august-24-execution-of-canadian-soldiers-during-wwi54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798c2ac29687fa38ef8a994Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 24 – Execution of Canadian Soldiers During WWIBack in 1916, Canadian soldier Benjamin DeFehr spent his last night in custody. Come dawn, he was shot and killed by a firing squad. He was 1 of 25 Canadian soldiers executed during WWI.false00:07:20Marc AffeldSat, 23 Aug 2025 05:16:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/23/august-23-british-troops-prepare-to-burn-washington54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798c25220099ea1919c0efcMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 23 – British Troops Prepare to Burn WashingtonIn 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.false00:06:27Marc AffeldWed, 20 Aug 2025 05:15:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/20/august-20-eatons-goes-bankrupt54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798c2083e00be4e1734cd6cMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 20 – Eaton’s Goes BankruptOn this day back in 1999, it was announced that after nearly 130 years, the Eaton's department store was filing for bankruptcy protection.false00:06:09Marc AffeldTue, 19 Aug 2025 05:14:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/19/august-19-the-dieppe-raid-of-194254dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798c1ad579fb3f1f5eaa8b8Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 19 – The Dieppe Raid of 1942Canada suffered over 3000 casualties on the shores of Dieppe, France on this day in 1942.false00:07:38Marc AffeldMon, 18 Aug 2025 05:07:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/18/august-18-the-dempster-highway-opens-in-the-yukon54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5798c035bebafbc5fdc079acMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 18 – The Dempster Highway opens in the YukonOfficially opened in 1979, the 730 km highway was the first Canadian highway to cross the Arctic Circle, linking southern Canada and Arctic Canada.false00:06:24Marc AffeldSun, 17 Aug 2025 07:25:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/13/august-17-first-successful-sailing-of-the-northwest-passage54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5796679ce3df288750d1bf99Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 17 – First successful sailing of the Northwest PassageIn 1988, Canadians Jeff MacInnis and Mike Beedell successfully sail through the passage on their boat, Perception. They are the first individuals to successfully sail the passage by wind power.false00:09:45Marc AffeldSat, 16 Aug 2025 07:22:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/16/august-16-gold-deposits-are-discovered-in-1896-sparking-the-klondike-gold-rush54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57966700e3df288750d1b72bMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 16 – Gold Deposits are Discovered in 1896, Sparking the Klondike Gold RushWe spoke with Charlotte Gray, a Chair of Canada's History Society as well as author of Gold Diggers: Striking it rich in the Klondike about Dawson City, Yukon at the height of the rush.false00:08:42Marc AffeldWed, 13 Aug 2025 07:21:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/13/august-13-jacques-cartier-discovers-the-st-lawrence-river54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579666a9e3df288750d1b278Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 13 – Jacques Cartier Discovers the St. Lawrence RiverWe spoke with author and Professor at the University of Guelph, Alan Gordon, about Cartier and his 1535 "discovery".false00:06:53Marc AffeldTue, 12 Aug 2025 07:17:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/12/j9prdqt8u9xh5eqflar6od4on8pisd54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579665e3e3df288750d1a4f9Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 12 – Hockey Legend Hayley Wickenheiser is BornIn 1978, five time Olympian Hayley Wickenheiser is born.false00:07:01Marc AffeldMon, 11 Aug 2025 07:16:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/11/august-11-revolutionary-canadian-artificial-heart-to-be-manufactured-and-marketed54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57966578e58c62692ef030ebMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 11 – Revolutionary Canadian artificial heart to be manufactured and marketedBack in 1993, University of Ottawa Heart Institute researchers announce plans to manufacture and market the world's first permanent artificial heart. Known as the Electrohydraulic Ventricular Assist Device (EVAD), the artificial heart could be implanted entirely in the body and was the first of its kind. We spoke with Dr. Tofy Mussivand.false00:05:21Marc AffeldSun, 10 Aug 2025 07:10:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/10/august-10-canadian-bill-of-rights-enacted-in-196054dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5796643c9f7456fa9e6e34d5Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 10 – Canadian Bill of Rights Enacted in 1960We spoke with Linda McKay-Panos, the Executive Director of the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre, about the Canadian Bill of Rights.false00:06:47Marc AffeldSat, 09 Aug 2025 07:09:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/9/august-9-wayne-gretzky-is-traded-from-the-edmonton-oilers-to-the-los-angeles-kings54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579663e529687f5a2e92e099Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 9 – Wayne Gretzky is Traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles KingsDr. David Mills discusses Wayne Gretzky's 1988 Trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings.false00:07:44Marc AffeldWed, 06 Aug 2025 08:06:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/6/august-6-macdonald-and-the-double-shuffle54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5796635329687f5a2e92d87cMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 6 – Macdonald and The Double ShuffleBack in 1858 in the Province of Canada, the Cartier/Macdonald ministry pull the "The Double Shuffle", avoiding a by-election and staying in power.false00:14:20Marc AffeldTue, 05 Aug 2025 07:05:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/5/amps5cv7uyx4jj4oelu5bmejqcf5r554dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579662eac534a5633ec0889bMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 5 – Sir Humphrey Gilbert Claims Part of Newfoundland for BritainWe spoke with historian Josh Tavenor about Sir Humphrey Gilbert's 1583 claim of the land surrounding what is now St. John's, Newfoundland.false00:04:51Marc AffeldMon, 04 Aug 2025 07:03:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/4/august-4-fire-breaks-out-in-the-library-of-parliament54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57966273c534a5633ec082c1Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 4 – Fire breaks-out in the Library of ParliamentBack in 1952, fire damages Canada's Library of Parliament.false00:06:01Marc AffeldSun, 03 Aug 2025 05:58:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/8/3/august-3-william-avery-bishop-is-awarded-the-distinguished-flying-cross54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57966144f5e2318746ea4ec6Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaAugust 3 – William Avery Bishop is awarded the Distinguished Flying CrossWorld War I flying ace "Billy" Bishop is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for service.false00:06:41Marc AffeldWed, 30 Jul 2025 05:39:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/30/july-30-mark-tewskbury-wins-gold54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5794d3329f7456b10f49a062Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJuly 30 – Mark Tewskbury Wins GoldWe spoke with Mark Tewskbury about his gold medal win at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.false00:08:35Marc AffeldTue, 29 Jul 2025 05:35:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/29/july-29-james-shaver-woodsworth-was-born54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5794d2502e69cf39f3b27b12Marc Affeld and Joe Burima July 29 – James Shaver Woodsworth was born Back in 1874, social activist and first leader of the CCF, J.S. Woodsworth was born.false00:06:38Marc AffeldMon, 28 Jul 2025 05:33:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/28/july-28-rb-bennetts-conservative-party-wins-the-1930-election54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5794d1a8197aea34ace13b5aMarc Affeld and Joe Burima July 28 – R.B. Bennett’s Conservative Party wins the 1930 election John Boyko, the Dean of History and Social Science at Lakefield School in Ontario, as well as author of "Bennett: The Rebel Who Challenged and Changed a Nation" discusses the legacy of Prime Minister R.B. Bennett.false00:07:48Marc AffeldSun, 27 Jul 2025 05:06:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/24/july-27-insulin-isolated-at-the-u-of-t54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5794cb64bebafb2f11806e14Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJuly 27 – Insulin isolated at the U of T Fredrick Banting and Charles Best isolate insulin from the pancreas of a dog. With the help of JJR Macleod and James Collip, the group would go on to treat human sufferers of diabetes.false00:07:39Marc AffeldSat, 26 Jul 2025 05:02:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/26/july-26-french-surrender-louisbourg54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5794ca834402433b8b4513adMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaJuly 26 – French surrender Louisbourg Back in 1758, French forces surrendered the Fortress of Louisbourg after a 7 week siege by the British.false00:08:37Marc AffeldWed, 23 Jul 2025 05:01:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/23/july-23-the-komagata-maru-leaves-vancouver54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5794ca2b59cc68a490d11e0fMarc Affeld and Joe Burima July 23 – The Komagata Maru Leaves Vancouver 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.false00:07:19Marc AffeldTue, 22 Jul 2025 05:59:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/22/july-22-alexander-mackenzie-reaches-the-pacific54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5794c9ac6b8f5b356ab767b3Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJuly 22 – Alexander Mackenzie Reaches the Pacific Back in 1793, Alexander Mackenzie and company reach the Pacific Ocean, Mackenzie makes mark.false00:08:39Marc AffeldMon, 21 Jul 2025 05:57:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/21/july-21-marshall-mcluhans-birthday54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5794c9356b8f5b356ab76593Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJuly 21 – Marshall McLuhan’s BirthdayWe spoke with Terrence Gordon, the author of four books about Marshall McLuhan, including a biography and most recently McLuhan: A Guide for the Perplexed. He has also edited new editions of four of McLuhan's works.false00:07:15Marc AffeldSun, 20 Jul 2025 05:54:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/20/july-20-19th-century-worker-bees54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5794c89cc534a514ed17a1fdMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaJuly 20 – 19th Century Worker BeesDr. Catharine Wilson discusses Ontario's 19th Century Worker Bees (not that kind of bee). Dr. Wilson's research on worker bee's is funded by the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada.false00:06:16Marc AffeldSat, 19 Jul 2025 05:51:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/19/july-19-the-1976-montreal-olympics54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5794c7f83e00bea94364505cCJSW 90.9FMJuly 19 – The 1976 Montreal OlympicsPaul Charles Howell, author and key player in the Montreal Olympic Organizing Committee discusses the legacy of the 1976 Montreal Olympics.false00:07:15Marc AffeldTue, 15 Jul 2025 14:08:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/15/july-15-canada-officially-takes-control-of-ruperts-land54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5794cbe1b3db2bd9ef44db80Marc Affeld and Joe Burima July 15 – Canada officially takes control of Rupert’s LandBack on July 15th, 1870, Canada officially takes control of the area known as Rupert's Land. The Hudson's Bay Company was originally granted the land 200 years earlier, back in 1670.false00:04:49Marc AffeldMon, 14 Jul 2025 05:17:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/14/july-14-the-death-penalty-is-abolished-in-canada54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5794cdf1c534a514ed17befcMarc Affeld and Joe Burima July 14 – The Death Penalty is Abolished in CanadaRobert J. Hoshowsky author of "The Last to Die: Ronald Turpin, Arthur Lucas, and the End of Capital Punishment in Canada" discusses the end of the death penalty in Canada.false00:06:32Marc AffeldSat, 12 Jul 2025 05:18:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/12/july-12-pierre-bertons-birthday54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5794ce54c534a514ed17c13bMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaJuly 12 – Pierre Berton’s BirthdayCanadian Pierre Berton was born on July 12, 1920.false00:07:46Marc AffeldWed, 09 Jul 2025 13:49:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/9/july-9-first-chuckwagon-race54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5794c77d725e254c7c83d24cCJSW 90.9FMJuly 9 – First Chuckwagon Race The first official chuckwagon race takes place in Calgary back in 1923.false00:07:14Marc AffeldTue, 08 Jul 2025 05:07:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/23/july-8-the-disappearance-of-tom-thomson54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:579412523e00bea94361b8e1Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJuly 8 – The Disappearance of Tom ThomsonRoy MacGregor, author of "Canoe Lake" discusses the disappearance of the now-famous Canadian painter back in 1917.false00:07:45Marc AffeldMon, 07 Jul 2025 05:03:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/7/july-7-norman-bethune54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5794300ac534a514ed159b86Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJuly 7 – Norman BethuneJuly 7th, 1937 was a big day for Dr. Norman Bethune. Larry Hannant explains...false00:09:24Marc AffeldSun, 06 Jul 2025 05:01:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/6/july-6-birth-of-george-chief-armstrong54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57942fa01b631bb13254349eMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaJuly 6 – Birth of George “Chief” ArmstrongProfessor David Mills discusses the career and significance of Canadian professional hockey player George Edward "Chief" Armstrongfalse00:08:42Marc AffeldSat, 05 Jul 2025 11:45:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/5/july-5-no-2-construction-battalion54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57942bded482e99199cfa107Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJuly 5 – No. 2 Construction BattalionThe creation of the first all-Black Canadian battalion in WWI.false00:09:21Marc AffeldWed, 02 Jul 2025 05:45:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/23/july-2-the-battle-of-the-somme54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57942b74be65943e16c781e2Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJuly 2 – The Battle of the SommeChristine Leppard discusses Canada's involvement in The Battle of the Somme.false00:07:58Marc AffeldTue, 01 Jul 2025 05:43:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2016/7/23/july-1-canada-day54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57942a573e00bea94362331eMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaJuly 1 - Canada Day!Dr. Matthew Barlow discusses the historical significance of Canada Day. Happy Canada Day everyone!false00:08:03Marc AffeldMon, 02 Jun 2025 03:20:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/6/1/june-1-the-cypress-hills-massacre54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:5941fceb1b631ba7a792a63bMarc Affeld and Joe BurimaThe Cypress Hills Massacre occurred on this date back in 1873. We spoke with Royce E. W. Pettyjohn of Fort Walsh & Cypress Hills Massacre National Historic Sites of Canada.false00:09:26Marc AffeldTue, 25 Mar 2025 05:05:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/25/march-25-the-aroostook-war-take-ii54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:58cd4ca3e6f2e19aff807e70Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaThe 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.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.false00:09:25Marc AffeldSat, 01 Mar 2025 06:35:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/3/1/mar-1-the-great-winnipeg-gold-robbery-of-196654dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57ab3ba837c581cbe1b30af7Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaMar. 1 – The Great Winnipeg Gold Robbery of 1966Kenneth "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.false00:10:24Marc AffeldSun, 05 Jan 2025 07:59:00 +0000http://todayincanadianhistory.org/podcast/2017/1/5/jan-5-the-montreal-canadiens-play-their-first-game-at-home54dacf1fe4b0c90b17ac8dac:579412413e00bea94361b86b:57a8f2c8b3db2b0e6c41dd11Marc Affeld and Joe BurimaJan. 5 – The Montreal Canadiens Play their First Game at HomeThe Montreal Canadiens played their first game at Home on this day back in 1910. To learn more, we spoke with Dr. Matthew Barlow from the Department of History, Economics & Political Science at John Abbott College in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec.false00:07:41