July 19 – The 1976 Montreal Olympics
Paul Charles Howell, author and key player in the Montreal Olympic Organizing Committee discusses the legacy of the 1976 Montreal Olympics.
19 Juli 7min
July 15 – Canada officially takes control of Rupert’s Land
Back 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.
15 Juli 4min
July 14 – The Death Penalty is Abolished in Canada
Robert 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.
14 Juli 6min
July 12 – Pierre Berton’s Birthday
Canadian Pierre Berton was born on July 12, 1920.
12 Juli 7min
July 9 – First Chuckwagon Race
The first official chuckwagon race takes place in Calgary back in 1923.
9 Juli 7min
July 8 – The Disappearance of Tom Thomson
Roy MacGregor, author of "Canoe Lake" discusses the disappearance of the now-famous Canadian painter back in 1917.
8 Juli 7min
July 7 – Norman Bethune
July 7th, 1937 was a big day for Dr. Norman Bethune. Larry Hannant explains...
7 Juli 9min
July 6 – Birth of George “Chief” Armstrong
Professor David Mills discusses the career and significance of Canadian professional hockey player George Edward "Chief" Armstrong
6 Juli 8min
