December 6 – The Halifax Explosion
The explosion was caused when two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour back in 1917.
6 Dec 202512min
December 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 th...
3 Dec 202510min
Dec. 2 – Writer Robertson Davies Passes Away
Author 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.
2 Dec 20255min
Dec. 1 – James Naismith and Basketball
Back in 1891, Canadian Dr. James Naismith worked on creating the game of basketball.
1 Dec 20255min
Nov. 30 – General Arthur Currie Passes Away
To 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....
30 Nov 20256min
Nov. 26 – The NHL is Founded in 1917
We spoke with hockey historian Eric Zweig about the earliest days of the National Hockey League.
26 Nov 20259min
Nov. 25 – Happy Birthday, Banff!
The federal government set aside land for park back in 1885. (Orig. aired in 2010)
25 Nov 20259min
Nov. 24 – The Canadian Northern Railway is Completed to Edmonton
To learn more about the railway that challenged the monopoly of the CPR, we spoke with Les Kozma, a Member of the Canadian Northern Society.
24 Nov 20256min
