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!
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November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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John Shiwak was an Inuk soldier with the Newfoundland Regiment (later Royal Newfoundland Regiment).
Considered one of the best snipers of the war, he never made it back home.
This is his story.
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Considered one of the best snipers of the war, he never made it back home.
This is his story.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
John Shiwak was an Inuk soldier with the Newfoundland Regiment (later Royal Newfoundland Regiment).
Considered one of the best snipers of the war, he never made it back home.
This is his story.
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Considered one of the best snipers of the war, he never made it back home.
This is his story.
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On this day in 2007, Tom Johnson died.
Born in Baldur, Manitoba in 1928, he played in the NHL from 1947 to 1965 in a Hall of Fame career. An 8-time All-Star, he won the Norris Trophy and six Stanley Cups. As a coach and executive with Boston, he won two more Stanley Cups.
Born in Baldur, Manitoba in 1928, he played in the NHL from 1947 to 1965 in a Hall of Fame career. An 8-time All-Star, he won the Norris Trophy and six Stanley Cups. As a coach and executive with Boston, he won two more Stanley Cups.
November 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
On this day in 2007, Tom Johnson died.
Born in Baldur, Manitoba in 1928, he played in the NHL from 1947 to 1965 in a Hall of Fame career. An 8-time All-Star, he won the Norris Trophy and six Stanley Cups. As a coach and executive with Boston, he won two more Stanley Cups.
Born in Baldur, Manitoba in 1928, he played in the NHL from 1947 to 1965 in a Hall of Fame career. An 8-time All-Star, he won the Norris Trophy and six Stanley Cups. As a coach and executive with Boston, he won two more Stanley Cups.
On this day in 2013, Maurice Vachon, known as Mad Dog Vachon, died.
Born in Montreal in 1929, he won a gold medal in wrestling at the 1950 British Empire Games. He became a professional wrestler and won several championships in his long career from the 1950s to 1980s.
Born in Montreal in 1929, he won a gold medal in wrestling at the 1950 British Empire Games. He became a professional wrestler and won several championships in his long career from the 1950s to 1980s.
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
On this day in 2013, Maurice Vachon, known as Mad Dog Vachon, died.
Born in Montreal in 1929, he won a gold medal in wrestling at the 1950 British Empire Games. He became a professional wrestler and won several championships in his long career from the 1950s to 1980s.
Born in Montreal in 1929, he won a gold medal in wrestling at the 1950 British Empire Games. He became a professional wrestler and won several championships in his long career from the 1950s to 1980s.
On this day in 2023, Chad Allan died.
Born in Winnipeg in 1943, he was a founding member and the original lead singer of The Guess Who (Chad Allan & The Expressions). He left the band in 1966 and later released several solo albums.
Born in Winnipeg in 1943, he was a founding member and the original lead singer of The Guess Who (Chad Allan & The Expressions). He left the band in 1966 and later released several solo albums.
November 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
On this day in 2023, Chad Allan died.
Born in Winnipeg in 1943, he was a founding member and the original lead singer of The Guess Who (Chad Allan & The Expressions). He left the band in 1966 and later released several solo albums.
Born in Winnipeg in 1943, he was a founding member and the original lead singer of The Guess Who (Chad Allan & The Expressions). He left the band in 1966 and later released several solo albums.
On Nov. 21, 1950, two trains collided near Valemount, British Columbia.
The crash killed 21 people and sparked a manslaughter trial against a CNR dispatcher.
The dispatcher was defended by a lawyer named John Diefenbaker, and this trial changed Canadian history.
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The crash killed 21 people and sparked a manslaughter trial against a CNR dispatcher.
The dispatcher was defended by a lawyer named John Diefenbaker, and this trial changed Canadian history.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On Nov. 21, 1950, two trains collided near Valemount, British Columbia.
The crash killed 21 people and sparked a manslaughter trial against a CNR dispatcher.
The dispatcher was defended by a lawyer named John Diefenbaker, and this trial changed Canadian history.
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The crash killed 21 people and sparked a manslaughter trial against a CNR dispatcher.
The dispatcher was defended by a lawyer named John Diefenbaker, and this trial changed Canadian history.
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Bruno Gerussi was much more than Nick Adonidas on The Beachcombers or the host of Celebrity Cooks.
He was a gifted theatre performer who was a leading actor at Stratford, an acclaimed radio host and a wood carver.
This is his story.
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He was a gifted theatre performer who was a leading actor at Stratford, an acclaimed radio host and a wood carver.
This is his story.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Bruno Gerussi was much more than Nick Adonidas on The Beachcombers or the host of Celebrity Cooks.
He was a gifted theatre performer who was a leading actor at Stratford, an acclaimed radio host and a wood carver.
This is his story.
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He was a gifted theatre performer who was a leading actor at Stratford, an acclaimed radio host and a wood carver.
This is his story.
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On this day in 1970, Newsy Lalonde died.
In his pro hockey career, primarily with the Montreal Canadiens, he won one Stanley Cup and was a two-time NHL scoring champion. He had 288 goals and 350 points in 207 NHA/NHL games. He is a member of the Hockey and Lacrosse Hall of Fames.
In his pro hockey career, primarily with the Montreal Canadiens, he won one Stanley Cup and was a two-time NHL scoring champion. He had 288 goals and 350 points in 207 NHA/NHL games. He is a member of the Hockey and Lacrosse Hall of Fames.
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
On this day in 1970, Newsy Lalonde died.
In his pro hockey career, primarily with the Montreal Canadiens, he won one Stanley Cup and was a two-time NHL scoring champion. He had 288 goals and 350 points in 207 NHA/NHL games. He is a member of the Hockey and Lacrosse Hall of Fames.
In his pro hockey career, primarily with the Montreal Canadiens, he won one Stanley Cup and was a two-time NHL scoring champion. He had 288 goals and 350 points in 207 NHA/NHL games. He is a member of the Hockey and Lacrosse Hall of Fames.
Happy birthday to Carly Rae Jepsen, born on this day in 1985 in Mission, BC!
Her song Call Me Maybe, went #1 in 19 countries and sold 18 million copies. She has won three Junos. Four of her albums have reached the top 20 in Canada and the USA. She has sold over 1 million albums.
Her song Call Me Maybe, went #1 in 19 countries and sold 18 million copies. She has won three Junos. Four of her albums have reached the top 20 in Canada and the USA. She has sold over 1 million albums.
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Happy birthday to Carly Rae Jepsen, born on this day in 1985 in Mission, BC!
Her song Call Me Maybe, went #1 in 19 countries and sold 18 million copies. She has won three Junos. Four of her albums have reached the top 20 in Canada and the USA. She has sold over 1 million albums.
Her song Call Me Maybe, went #1 in 19 countries and sold 18 million copies. She has won three Junos. Four of her albums have reached the top 20 in Canada and the USA. She has sold over 1 million albums.
On this day in 1902, Foster Hewitt was born in Toronto. From the 1930s to 1960s, he was the play-by-play broadcaster for Hockey Night in Canada. He came out of retirement to broadcast the Summit Series in 1972. He is in the Hockey Hall of Fame and was awarded the Order of Canada.
November 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
On this day in 1902, Foster Hewitt was born in Toronto. From the 1930s to 1960s, he was the play-by-play broadcaster for Hockey Night in Canada. He came out of retirement to broadcast the Summit Series in 1972. He is in the Hockey Hall of Fame and was awarded the Order of Canada.
On this day in 1919, Eleanor Collins was born in Edmonton. Called Canada's First Lady of Jazz. In 1955, she became the first woman and first person of colour to headline a national TV show in North America. She performed for decades in Canada. She died in 2024 at the age of 104.
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
On this day in 1919, Eleanor Collins was born in Edmonton. Called Canada's First Lady of Jazz. In 1955, she became the first woman and first person of colour to headline a national TV show in North America. She performed for decades in Canada. She died in 2024 at the age of 104.
On this day in 1902, the SS Bannockburn was sighted by the captain of the SS Algonquin on Lake Superior amid a snowstorm. The ship was never seen again. The wreck of the ship has never been located. Only one piece of wreckage, a cork life preserver, was found weeks later.
November 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
On this day in 1902, the SS Bannockburn was sighted by the captain of the SS Algonquin on Lake Superior amid a snowstorm. The ship was never seen again. The wreck of the ship has never been located. Only one piece of wreckage, a cork life preserver, was found weeks later.
On this day in 1988, the Progressive Conservatives led by Brian Mulroney won 169 seats in the federal election. The Liberals under John Turner won 83 seats.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
On this day in 1988, the Progressive Conservatives led by Brian Mulroney won 169 seats in the federal election. The Liberals under John Turner won 83 seats.
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Thank you to James for your kind donation yesterday :)
Your support of my work means a lot and is appreciated!
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
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Your support of my work means a lot and is appreciated!
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu
Craig Baird is creating Canadian history content
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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November 20, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Thank you to James for your kind donation yesterday :)
Your support of my work means a lot and is appreciated!
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 and is appreciated!
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu
My Substack Today: The Life of Marie-Anne Lagimodière, Louis Riel's grandmother
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November 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
My Substack Today: The Life of Marie-Anne Lagimodière, Louis Riel's grandmother
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While Sir Frederick Banting was a driving force behind the discovery of insulin and its therapeutic potential, he was by no means the only one on the team.
There was also James Macleod, Charles Best and today's subject...James Collip.
This is his story.
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There was also James Macleod, Charles Best and today's subject...James Collip.
This is his story.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
While Sir Frederick Banting was a driving force behind the discovery of insulin and its therapeutic potential, he was by no means the only one on the team.
There was also James Macleod, Charles Best and today's subject...James Collip.
This is his story.
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There was also James Macleod, Charles Best and today's subject...James Collip.
This is his story.
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There have been many nicknames for Toronto in its history.
These include the Six, Hogtown, Queen City and The 416.
But one of the most famous nicknames was "Toronto The Good".
But where did that name come from?
This is the story!
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These include the Six, Hogtown, Queen City and The 416.
But one of the most famous nicknames was "Toronto The Good".
But where did that name come from?
This is the story!
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November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
There have been many nicknames for Toronto in its history.
These include the Six, Hogtown, Queen City and The 416.
But one of the most famous nicknames was "Toronto The Good".
But where did that name come from?
This is the story!
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These include the Six, Hogtown, Queen City and The 416.
But one of the most famous nicknames was "Toronto The Good".
But where did that name come from?
This is the story!
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Fellow podcasters, my podcast Canadian History Ehx is up for four Canadian Podcast Awards
(Best Host, Outstanding Production, Outstanding Society and Culture Series, Outstanding Documentary)
Voting ends on Nov. 22
I would very much appreciate a vote :)👇
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(Best Host, Outstanding Production, Outstanding Society and Culture Series, Outstanding Documentary)
Voting ends on Nov. 22
I would very much appreciate a vote :)👇
canpodawards.ca/vote
November 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Fellow podcasters, my podcast Canadian History Ehx is up for four Canadian Podcast Awards
(Best Host, Outstanding Production, Outstanding Society and Culture Series, Outstanding Documentary)
Voting ends on Nov. 22
I would very much appreciate a vote :)👇
canpodawards.ca/vote
(Best Host, Outstanding Production, Outstanding Society and Culture Series, Outstanding Documentary)
Voting ends on Nov. 22
I would very much appreciate a vote :)👇
canpodawards.ca/vote
This year, my first history book, Canada's Main Street, was released. It tells the story of the construction of the Trans-Canada Highway.
You can find it in book stores, online and through my publisher 👇 sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/cana...
You can find it in book stores, online and through my publisher 👇 sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/cana...
Canada's Main Street - Sutherland House Publishing
Much has been written about the Canadian Pacific Railway, the first major transportation network that bound Canada coast to coast, but almost nothing about The Trans-Canada Highway, even though more p...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This year, my first history book, Canada's Main Street, was released. It tells the story of the construction of the Trans-Canada Highway.
You can find it in book stores, online and through my publisher 👇 sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/cana...
You can find it in book stores, online and through my publisher 👇 sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/cana...
While Sir Frederick Banting was a driving force behind the discovery of insulin and its therapeutic potential, he was by no means the only one on the team.
There was also James Macleod, Charles Best and today's subject...James Collip.
This is his story.
🧵 1/9
There was also James Macleod, Charles Best and today's subject...James Collip.
This is his story.
🧵 1/9
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
While Sir Frederick Banting was a driving force behind the discovery of insulin and its therapeutic potential, he was by no means the only one on the team.
There was also James Macleod, Charles Best and today's subject...James Collip.
This is his story.
🧵 1/9
There was also James Macleod, Charles Best and today's subject...James Collip.
This is his story.
🧵 1/9
There have been many nicknames for Toronto in its history.
These include the Six, Hogtown, Queen City and The 416.
But one of the most famous nicknames was "Toronto The Good".
But where did that name come from?
This is the story!
🧵 1/7
These include the Six, Hogtown, Queen City and The 416.
But one of the most famous nicknames was "Toronto The Good".
But where did that name come from?
This is the story!
🧵 1/7
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
There have been many nicknames for Toronto in its history.
These include the Six, Hogtown, Queen City and The 416.
But one of the most famous nicknames was "Toronto The Good".
But where did that name come from?
This is the story!
🧵 1/7
These include the Six, Hogtown, Queen City and The 416.
But one of the most famous nicknames was "Toronto The Good".
But where did that name come from?
This is the story!
🧵 1/7
On this day in 1938, Colin Fox was born in Aldershot, Ontario. As an actor, he appeared in many productions including A Nero Wolfe Mystery, PSI Factor, X-Men: The Animated Series and Atomic Betty, to name a few. He won a Gemini in 2009.
He died in 2025.
He died in 2025.
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
On this day in 1938, Colin Fox was born in Aldershot, Ontario. As an actor, he appeared in many productions including A Nero Wolfe Mystery, PSI Factor, X-Men: The Animated Series and Atomic Betty, to name a few. He won a Gemini in 2009.
He died in 2025.
He died in 2025.