Canadian History Ehx

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Follow Craig Baird as he explores the good, the bad and the weird of Canada's history from the pre-colonial era to 25 years ago. Whatever you want to know about Canadian history, this is your one-stop shop.

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One Flag For The Nation: The Great Canadian Flag Debate

In 1964, Canada made its first steps to creating a flag to represent the country. The path to get that iconic flag was a bumpy one that tore Parliament in two and led to the downfall of a former Prime Minister. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45 min
DEC 3

Lightning In A Bottle: Godspell in Toronto

In 1972, a group of unknown actors were cast in the musical Godspell in Toronto. After the musical finished its record-breaking run in 1973, those actors went on to win Oscars, Grammys, Emmys and Tonys. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40 min
NOV 26

Success Amid Near Failure: The Barr Colonists

In 1903, 2,000 British colonists left their homeland to settle on a plot of land in Western Canada. Led by a man who made a lot of big promises, just over half actually made the entire journey to create a community now called Lloydminster. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

46 min
NOV 19

A Month-Long Celebration: The Royal Tour of 1939

It was the biggest event in Canadian history to that point. For the first time ever, a sitting monarch visited Canada when King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived for a month long tour of Canada in 1939. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min
NOV 14 · BONUS

Breaking Barriers: Canadian Women In Politics

In this special episode of Canadian History Ehx, I speak to several women who broke barriers in politics, from the municipal to federal level. Regina Mayor Sandra Masters Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath Alberta MLA Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 55m
NOV 12

Building Hollywood: The Canadians of Early Hollywood

During the silent era of Hollywood, Canadians led the way for the new film industry. From Mary "America's Sweetheart" Pickford, to Mack Sennett to many others, they built the industry we all know and love today. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min
NOV 5

A Miracle in Ontario: The Mississauga Train Derailment

It led to the largest peacetime evacuation in North American history to that point, but the train derailment at Mississauga is known more for what didn't happen, than what did. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

47 min
OCT 31

Canadian History Ehx Introduces Haunted Canada

The home of a former Bank of Montreal is an impressive building that mesmerizes passers and you're there what’s inside…a shrine to Canada’s game. It's where you can see the Great One’s jersey and take a glimpse at the Stanley Cup. But within those walls is a spirit, who lets her presence be known to all who visit. Her name? Dorothy Come along if you dare as we share her story. Support the Show: Donate: buymeacoffee.com/hauntedcanadapodcast Donate: Click Donate to Haunted Canada Podcast Email: hauntedcanadapodcast@gmail.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedcanadapodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edmontonghosttours YouTube: https://youtube.com/@edmontonghosttours For more information about this podcast please visit us at: http://www.HauntedCanada.com To learn more about the Edmonton Ghost Tours visit us at: http://www.EdmontonGhostTours.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Craig Baird

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Joe flaherty tribute

Nov 11

moon dreamers

I love listening to your episode on sctv do you have plans to do an tribute episode dedicated to sctv member Joe flaherty
Interesting topics boring execution

Nov 17

Bean1882

Lots of amazing information! But this sounds more like an audio book or a professor reading a paper or text book. It made me want to fall asleep. Unfortunate because I love Canadian content.
Best

Oct 19

Hi11111231

Best podcast ever
What a treasure this podcast is.

Aug 18

Memancoomie12

I just love your voice and listening to the history of our Canada. I am a fellow Albertan and am learning so much about this country. Thanks

Follow Craig Baird as he explores the good, the bad and the weird of Canada's history from the pre-colonial era to 25 years ago. Whatever you want to know about Canadian history, this is your one-stop shop.