August 5 – Sir Humphrey Gilbert Claims Part of Newfoundland for Britain
We spoke with historian Josh Tavenor about Sir Humphrey Gilbert's 1583 claim of the land surrounding what is now St. John's, Newfoundland.
5 Aug 4min
August 4 – Fire breaks-out in the Library of Parliament
Back in 1952, fire damages Canada's Library of Parliament.
4 Aug 6min
August 3 – William Avery Bishop is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross
World War I flying ace "Billy" Bishop is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for service.
3 Aug 6min
July 29 – James Shaver Woodsworth was born
Back in 1874, social activist and first leader of the CCF, J.S. Woodsworth was born.
29 Jul 6min
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 ...
28 Jul 7min
July 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.
27 Jul 7min
July 26 – French surrender Louisbourg
Back in 1758, French forces surrendered the Fortress of Louisbourg after a 7 week siege by the British.
26 Jul 8min
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.
23 Jul 7min
