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Today in Canadian History

Marc Affeld and Joe Burima
Canada
Canadian History
War Of 1812
Charles Mallory Hatfield
Rainmaking
Medicine Hat
Ripple Rock
Frank Slide
Aroostook War
Drought
Diplomatic Relations
Vancouver
Vimy Ridge
Black Loyalists
Canadian Navy
Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp
San Diego
Calgary Herald
Montreal
Gold Heist

Each episode of Today in Canadian History contains an interview with a Canadian professor, journalist, author, or “everyday” historian and focuses on a unique event or moment that took place on that day in Canadian history. Today in Canadian History presents Canada’s past in a unique and accessible manner. The series is designed to be a first step to learning more about our past. We would like to ... more

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Latest Episodes

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.

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.

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.

The Halifax Gazette, Canada's first newspaper, is published for the first time back in 1752.

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William Rompkey
Senator and author of The Story of Labrador
Episode: March 30 – The Labrador Joins Newfoundland
Rosemary Saidler
President of the Ontario Black History Society
Ontario Black History Society
Episode: March 24 – Black Canadians Granted the Right to Vote
Sean Morton
Master's candidate at the University of Windsor
University of Windsor
Episode: March 23 – The Gazette Hits the Stands
Marty Mascarin
Historian from Fort William Historical Park
Fort William Historical Park
Episode: March 21 – The North West Company Merges with the Hudson’s Bay Company
David Hill Turner
Curator of the Nanaimo Museum in Nanaimo, BC
Nanaimo Museum
Episode: March 18 – The SS Beaver Arrived at the Pacific Coast
Martin Friedland
Professor at the University of Toronto and former dean of law, author of 'University of Toronto, a History'
University of Toronto
Episode: March 15 – King’s College Founded
Dr. Ken Coates
Professor of History and Dean of Arts at the University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
Episode: March 14 – The One Big Union is Formed
John Adams
Historian and author of Old Square-Toes and His Lady, The Life of James and Amelia Douglas
Episode: March 11 – Richard Blanshard Arrives on Vancouver Island
Chris Milner
General manager for the 2012 Arctic Winter Games
Arctic Winter Games
Episode: March 9 – Arctic Winter Games

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Joe Borrima
Co-host of the program; participates in historical interviews and moderates conversations.
Marc Afeld
Co-host and interviewer; often leads expert discussions and coordinates guests.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 229 ratings
  • Mispronunciations are jarring.

    Names and places should be pronounced correctly. The podcast comes off as poorly researched and somewhat amateurish because of this.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    sfam...
    Canada5 years ago
  • I love the quick and simple tidbits I get from this show! It gives me just a little more appreciation for the beautiful country I live in.

    Podchaser
    5
    alexwilliamns
    6 years ago
  • canadian happiness

    as an expat this is an informative podcast but also just a bit of daily canadiana 😀🍁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HendriksenBenj648
    Canada6 years ago
  • Would be great

    The stories are rich and well told. It would be nice if the podcast was regularly issued.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    warlordbob
    United States6 years ago
  • Kudos

    A great podcast for expats like myself or anyone interested in dipping their toe into the Canadian history. The programs are compact and well informed. The broadcasters are lively and obviously interested in the topic. Great stuff. Please keep up the good work! From G.A.K. in Japan.

    Apple Podcasts
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    gkirk
    Japan9 years ago

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Highlight – Tommy Douglas was born
Q: Why would Tommy Douglas have left the life dedicated to the church and entered the world of politics?
Douglas believed that future religion would focus on social welfare rather than theology, influenced by his experiences and education.
Dec. 8 – The Battle of Hong Kong and its Aftermath
Q: Is it true that the Canadians offered their troops to help defend Hong Kong?
Yes, the Canadians were pressured into offering troops as a way to bolster the garrison, influenced by political contexts and previous military achievements of other nations.
December 3 – The October Crisis Ends.
Q: Were you and your colleagues immediately satisfied with your decision to enact the War Measures Act, or did it take some time?
It took some time; there were discussions in the cabinet before reaching a unanimous decision to not negotiate with the kidnappers.
December 3 – The October Crisis Ends.
Q: Was the government immediately willing to take charge following the release of the news of the kidnappings?
Yes, the Quebec government assumed responsibility immediately and stated the kidnappers were violent individuals.
Nov. 26 – The NHL is Founded in 1917
Q: Did the players make decent salaries?
Players were paid reasonably, making around $5,000 during seasons that lasted a couple of months, but they also had other jobs.

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Shows across episodes focus on specific moments in Canadian history, explored through in-depth conversations with historians, professors, journalists, and authors. Each episode pairs archival context with expert analysis, often centering on maritime history, Canadian politics, social movements, and notable events that shaped national identity. Noteworthy traits include a concise format with compact, information-rich segments and a strong emphasis on accessibility, making intricate history approachable for a broad audience. The guests tend to be researchers or practitioners with firsthand or scholarly insight, and the show often highlights lesser-known but significant moments in Canada's past.

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Recent guests on Today in Canadian History include:

1. William Rompkey
2. Rosemary Saidler
3. Sean Morton
4. Marty Mascarin
5. David Hill Turner
6. Martin Friedland
7. Dr. Ken Coates
8. John Adams

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