Canadian History Ehx
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Host of the podcast\radio show Canadian History Ehx. Author of "Canada's Main Street: The Epic Story of The Trans-Canada Highway" Sharing Canada's history daily!
In 1781, in the town of Sorel in the colony of the Province of Quebec, the Baroness Riedesel hosted a party.
At that party, she unveiled a fir tree decorated with fruits and candles.
This is the story of North America's first Christmas Tree.
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At that party, she unveiled a fir tree decorated with fruits and candles.
This is the story of North America's first Christmas Tree.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In 1781, in the town of Sorel in the colony of the Province of Quebec, the Baroness Riedesel hosted a party.
At that party, she unveiled a fir tree decorated with fruits and candles.
This is the story of North America's first Christmas Tree.
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At that party, she unveiled a fir tree decorated with fruits and candles.
This is the story of North America's first Christmas Tree.
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On this day in 1917, the Quebec Bridge opened in Quebec City. Construction cost $23 million and took 14 years. The bridge collapsed twice during construction, leading to the death of 88 ironworkers. It remains the longest cantilever bridge span in the world.
📸 Martin St-Amant
📸 Martin St-Amant
December 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
On this day in 1917, the Quebec Bridge opened in Quebec City. Construction cost $23 million and took 14 years. The bridge collapsed twice during construction, leading to the death of 88 ironworkers. It remains the longest cantilever bridge span in the world.
📸 Martin St-Amant
📸 Martin St-Amant
On this day in 2023, Myles Goodwyn died.
Born in Woodstock, NB in 1948, he was the lead vocalist, guitarist and main songwriter of April Wine. He is a member of Canada's Walk of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
📸 Mark Horton
Born in Woodstock, NB in 1948, he was the lead vocalist, guitarist and main songwriter of April Wine. He is a member of Canada's Walk of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
📸 Mark Horton
December 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
On this day in 2023, Myles Goodwyn died.
Born in Woodstock, NB in 1948, he was the lead vocalist, guitarist and main songwriter of April Wine. He is a member of Canada's Walk of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
📸 Mark Horton
Born in Woodstock, NB in 1948, he was the lead vocalist, guitarist and main songwriter of April Wine. He is a member of Canada's Walk of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
📸 Mark Horton
Did you know that Canada has an Agricultural Hall of Fame?
It has existed for the past 65 years and honours those who have made major contributions to agriculture and the food industry in Canada.
It is located in Toronto, and this is its history.
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It has existed for the past 65 years and honours those who have made major contributions to agriculture and the food industry in Canada.
It is located in Toronto, and this is its history.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Did you know that Canada has an Agricultural Hall of Fame?
It has existed for the past 65 years and honours those who have made major contributions to agriculture and the food industry in Canada.
It is located in Toronto, and this is its history.
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It has existed for the past 65 years and honours those who have made major contributions to agriculture and the food industry in Canada.
It is located in Toronto, and this is its history.
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For nine years from 1962 to 1971, General Motors of Canada made a Canadian-exclusive car called The Acadian.
It was the first car built specifically for Canadians during the muscle car era by GM.
This is the story of that car.
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It was the first car built specifically for Canadians during the muscle car era by GM.
This is the story of that car.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
For nine years from 1962 to 1971, General Motors of Canada made a Canadian-exclusive car called The Acadian.
It was the first car built specifically for Canadians during the muscle car era by GM.
This is the story of that car.
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It was the first car built specifically for Canadians during the muscle car era by GM.
This is the story of that car.
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On this day in 1949, Heather Menzies was born in Toronto.
She is best-known for her role as Louisa von Trapp in The Sound of Music and as Jessica 6 in Logan's Run. She had a steady career from the 1960s to 1980s. She died of brain cancer in 2017.
She is best-known for her role as Louisa von Trapp in The Sound of Music and as Jessica 6 in Logan's Run. She had a steady career from the 1960s to 1980s. She died of brain cancer in 2017.
December 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
On this day in 1949, Heather Menzies was born in Toronto.
She is best-known for her role as Louisa von Trapp in The Sound of Music and as Jessica 6 in Logan's Run. She had a steady career from the 1960s to 1980s. She died of brain cancer in 2017.
She is best-known for her role as Louisa von Trapp in The Sound of Music and as Jessica 6 in Logan's Run. She had a steady career from the 1960s to 1980s. She died of brain cancer in 2017.
On this day in 1997, the Ottawa Treaty was signed. It aimed to eliminate the use of anti-personnel landmines around the world. To date, 166 countries have signed or acceded to the treaty. The United States, China, Russia and India are among the nations who did not sign it.
December 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On this day in 1997, the Ottawa Treaty was signed. It aimed to eliminate the use of anti-personnel landmines around the world. To date, 166 countries have signed or acceded to the treaty. The United States, China, Russia and India are among the nations who did not sign it.
Day Two of Berton’s advent calendar!
December 3, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Day Two of Berton’s advent calendar!
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Hello!Bringing Canadian history to people is my full-time job through my podcast Canadian History Ehx, and on social media.I love Canadian history and I share my passion with my listeners and viewers.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Thank you to Dave, Mythery, and the three anonymous individuals who donated yesterday!
Your support of my work means a lot :)
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu
Your support of my work means a lot :)
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu
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It is one of the most iconic portraits of the 20th century.
The portrait has appeared on stamps and on the British £5 banknote.
And it was taken by Canada's greatest portrait photographer at Parliament Hill.
This is the story of The Roaring Lion.
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The portrait has appeared on stamps and on the British £5 banknote.
And it was taken by Canada's greatest portrait photographer at Parliament Hill.
This is the story of The Roaring Lion.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It is one of the most iconic portraits of the 20th century.
The portrait has appeared on stamps and on the British £5 banknote.
And it was taken by Canada's greatest portrait photographer at Parliament Hill.
This is the story of The Roaring Lion.
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The portrait has appeared on stamps and on the British £5 banknote.
And it was taken by Canada's greatest portrait photographer at Parliament Hill.
This is the story of The Roaring Lion.
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For about 50 years, you could watch NHL games on Christmas.
The last Christmas game was played in 1971 and there is no chance they will ever return as the players hated the games.
This is the story of the NHL's Christmas Games.
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The last Christmas game was played in 1971 and there is no chance they will ever return as the players hated the games.
This is the story of the NHL's Christmas Games.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
For about 50 years, you could watch NHL games on Christmas.
The last Christmas game was played in 1971 and there is no chance they will ever return as the players hated the games.
This is the story of the NHL's Christmas Games.
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The last Christmas game was played in 1971 and there is no chance they will ever return as the players hated the games.
This is the story of the NHL's Christmas Games.
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Robertson Davies was one of Canada's most celebrated novelists.
He wrote several trilogies, won the Stephen Leacock Award and the Governor's General Literary Award and was the founding Master of Massey College.
This is his story.
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He wrote several trilogies, won the Stephen Leacock Award and the Governor's General Literary Award and was the founding Master of Massey College.
This is his story.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Robertson Davies was one of Canada's most celebrated novelists.
He wrote several trilogies, won the Stephen Leacock Award and the Governor's General Literary Award and was the founding Master of Massey College.
This is his story.
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He wrote several trilogies, won the Stephen Leacock Award and the Governor's General Literary Award and was the founding Master of Massey College.
This is his story.
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Today on my podcast Canadian History Ehx:
Barbara Ann Scott!
Called Canada's Sweetheart, she dominated figure skating in the 1940s and won gold at the Olympics.
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Barbara Ann Scott!
Called Canada's Sweetheart, she dominated figure skating in the 1940s and won gold at the Olympics.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Today on my podcast Canadian History Ehx:
Barbara Ann Scott!
Called Canada's Sweetheart, she dominated figure skating in the 1940s and won gold at the Olympics.
Listen on all podcast platforms 👇
link.chtbl.com/chx
Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2025/12/02/b...
Barbara Ann Scott!
Called Canada's Sweetheart, she dominated figure skating in the 1940s and won gold at the Olympics.
Listen on all podcast platforms 👇
link.chtbl.com/chx
Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2025/12/02/b...
The Boy In Blue starring Nicolas Cage told the story of one of Canada's great early athletes, Ned Hanlan.
Despite being a Canadian film, it made some changes to the story of the famous rower.
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Despite being a Canadian film, it made some changes to the story of the famous rower.
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Hollywood Does Canada: The Boy in Blue
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December 2, 2025 at 11:53 PM
The Boy In Blue starring Nicolas Cage told the story of one of Canada's great early athletes, Ned Hanlan.
Despite being a Canadian film, it made some changes to the story of the famous rower.
youtube.com/shorts/a8cNP...
Despite being a Canadian film, it made some changes to the story of the famous rower.
youtube.com/shorts/a8cNP...
My Substack Today: The Life of Sara Riel
Overshadowed by her brother Louis, she had her own impact on Canadian history.
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Overshadowed by her brother Louis, she had her own impact on Canadian history.
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The Life of Sara Riel
Louis Riel's sister spent her life working to empower Metis women
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December 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
My Substack Today: The Life of Sara Riel
Overshadowed by her brother Louis, she had her own impact on Canadian history.
Subscribe for free (or paid) and receive these Canadian history posts in your e-mail each week 👇
canadaehx.substack.com/p/the-life-o...
Overshadowed by her brother Louis, she had her own impact on Canadian history.
Subscribe for free (or paid) and receive these Canadian history posts in your e-mail each week 👇
canadaehx.substack.com/p/the-life-o...
Today on my podcast Canadian History Ehx:
Barbara Ann Scott!
Called Canada's Sweetheart, she dominated figure skating in the 1940s and won gold at the Olympics.
Listen on all podcast platforms 👇
link.chtbl.com/chx
Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2025/12/02/b...
Barbara Ann Scott!
Called Canada's Sweetheart, she dominated figure skating in the 1940s and won gold at the Olympics.
Listen on all podcast platforms 👇
link.chtbl.com/chx
Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2025/12/02/b...
December 2, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Today on my podcast Canadian History Ehx:
Barbara Ann Scott!
Called Canada's Sweetheart, she dominated figure skating in the 1940s and won gold at the Olympics.
Listen on all podcast platforms 👇
link.chtbl.com/chx
Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2025/12/02/b...
Barbara Ann Scott!
Called Canada's Sweetheart, she dominated figure skating in the 1940s and won gold at the Olympics.
Listen on all podcast platforms 👇
link.chtbl.com/chx
Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2025/12/02/b...
The top artists I listened to this year
December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The top artists I listened to this year
Robertson Davies was one of Canada's most celebrated novelists.
He wrote several trilogies, won the Stephen Leacock Award and the Governor's General Literary Award and was the founding Master of Massey College.
This is his story.
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He wrote several trilogies, won the Stephen Leacock Award and the Governor's General Literary Award and was the founding Master of Massey College.
This is his story.
🧵 1/10
December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Robertson Davies was one of Canada's most celebrated novelists.
He wrote several trilogies, won the Stephen Leacock Award and the Governor's General Literary Award and was the founding Master of Massey College.
This is his story.
🧵 1/10
He wrote several trilogies, won the Stephen Leacock Award and the Governor's General Literary Award and was the founding Master of Massey College.
This is his story.
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On this day in 2019, Fred Storey died.
Born in Empress, Alberta in 1932, he won three three World Championships and appeared at the Brier seven times representing Alberta from 1960 to 1969. He won three Briers (1966, 1968, 1969).
📸 Warren Hansen/Michael Burns Sr.
Born in Empress, Alberta in 1932, he won three three World Championships and appeared at the Brier seven times representing Alberta from 1960 to 1969. He won three Briers (1966, 1968, 1969).
📸 Warren Hansen/Michael Burns Sr.
December 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
On this day in 2019, Fred Storey died.
Born in Empress, Alberta in 1932, he won three three World Championships and appeared at the Brier seven times representing Alberta from 1960 to 1969. He won three Briers (1966, 1968, 1969).
📸 Warren Hansen/Michael Burns Sr.
Born in Empress, Alberta in 1932, he won three three World Championships and appeared at the Brier seven times representing Alberta from 1960 to 1969. He won three Briers (1966, 1968, 1969).
📸 Warren Hansen/Michael Burns Sr.
On this day in 1995, Montreal Canadiens coach Mario Tremblay left Patrick Roy in net for nine goals in an 11-1 loss against Detroit. Humiliated, Roy immediately demanded a trade. Four days later, he was traded to the Colorado Avalanche where he won two Stanley Cups.
December 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
On this day in 1995, Montreal Canadiens coach Mario Tremblay left Patrick Roy in net for nine goals in an 11-1 loss against Detroit. Humiliated, Roy immediately demanded a trade. Four days later, he was traded to the Colorado Avalanche where he won two Stanley Cups.
For about 50 years, you could watch NHL games on Christmas.
The last Christmas game was played in 1971 and there is no chance they will ever return as the players hated the games.
This is the story of the NHL's Christmas Games.
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The last Christmas game was played in 1971 and there is no chance they will ever return as the players hated the games.
This is the story of the NHL's Christmas Games.
🧵 1/6
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
For about 50 years, you could watch NHL games on Christmas.
The last Christmas game was played in 1971 and there is no chance they will ever return as the players hated the games.
This is the story of the NHL's Christmas Games.
🧵 1/6
The last Christmas game was played in 1971 and there is no chance they will ever return as the players hated the games.
This is the story of the NHL's Christmas Games.
🧵 1/6
It is one of the most iconic portraits of the 20th century.
The portrait has appeared on stamps and on the British £5 banknote.
And it was taken by Canada's greatest portrait photographer at Parliament Hill.
This is the story of The Roaring Lion.
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The portrait has appeared on stamps and on the British £5 banknote.
And it was taken by Canada's greatest portrait photographer at Parliament Hill.
This is the story of The Roaring Lion.
🧵 1/8
December 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It is one of the most iconic portraits of the 20th century.
The portrait has appeared on stamps and on the British £5 banknote.
And it was taken by Canada's greatest portrait photographer at Parliament Hill.
This is the story of The Roaring Lion.
🧵 1/8
The portrait has appeared on stamps and on the British £5 banknote.
And it was taken by Canada's greatest portrait photographer at Parliament Hill.
This is the story of The Roaring Lion.
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