October 5 – Laurie Skreslet becomes first Canadian to climb Everest
Back in 1982, Laurie Skreslet became the first Canadian to reach the top of Mount Everest. Canadian Pat Morrow followed only days later.
5 Loka 9min
October 4 – Pianist Glenn Gould dies
Glenn Gould passed away on this day back in 1982. He was 50.
4 Loka 9min
October 1 – Artist Paul Kane returns to Toronto
The famous Canadian painter returns to Toronto after more than two years in the West.
1 Loka 8min
September 30 – Arctic explorer John Rae is born
John Rae is born in Scotland on this day back in 1813.
30 Syys 12min
September 29 – The Aloutte 1
We spoke with astronaut Robert Thirsk: the Canadian who has spent the most time in space.
29 Syys 7min
September 28 – Pierre Elliot Trudeau Passes Away
Historian and author John English discusses the legacy of Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau.
28 Syys 10min
September 27 – Stanley Park opened in Vancouver
Park opened to public for the first time back in 1888.
27 Syys 9min
September 24 – Canada Lifts Sanctions Against South Africa
We spoke with Dr. Linda Freeman, a professor at the University of Carleton.
24 Syys 6min
