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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.

Canadian History Ehx Curiouscast

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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.

    The Egotistical Minister of Militia: Sir Sam Hughes

    The Egotistical Minister of Militia: Sir Sam Hughes

    He was egotistical, bombastic and totally convinced of his own legend. The man who was the Minister of Militia during the first part of the First World War became a controversial figure in our military history and the reason Canadian's are no longer knighted.
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    • 41 min
    Remembering Our Veterans: No Stone Left Alone

    Remembering Our Veterans: No Stone Left Alone

    No Stone Left Alone (NSLA) provides students with an authentic leadership experience centered around a uniquely moving, hands-on act of remembrance - laying a poppy at the headstones of veterans.
    Today, I speak with Maureen Bianchini Purvis and Randall C. Purvis about the program and organization.
    Learn more about No Stone Left Alone here: https://www.nostoneleftalone.ca

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    • 23 min
    D-Day: The Canadians Land At Juno Beach

    D-Day: The Canadians Land At Juno Beach

    On June 6, 1944, 14,000 Canadians stormed Juno Beach as part of the D-Day landings. Over 1,000 would become casualties on that day.
    This is the story of Canada on D-Day.
    Learn more about No Stone Left Alone here: https://www.nostoneleftalone.ca

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    • 26 min
    The Little Emperor of Rupert's Land: George Simpson

    The Little Emperor of Rupert's Land: George Simpson

    For four decades, George Simpson was The Little Emperor of Rupert's Land as the Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company. He guided the company through a transformative time in its history, but many of his policies came at the expense of the First Nations.
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    • 33 min
    Celebrating Too Hard: The Halifax Riot

    Celebrating Too Hard: The Halifax Riot

    When news about the end of the War in Europe spread to Canada, Canadians across the country celebrated. Some celebrated harder than others, and some in Halifax celebrated so hard they caused $5 million in damages.
    Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi
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    • 39 min
    The World Almost At War: The Nootka Crisis

    The World Almost At War: The Nootka Crisis

    For a brief moment, the eyes of the world were on a small area of Vancouver Island called Nootka Sound. The events that unfolded there changed the world.
    Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi
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    • 30 min

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