Durham: Past & Present

Durham: Past & Present

Erin O'Toole, MP hosts Durham: Past & Present, a podcast dedicated to the rich history of the Durham riding and the people, places, and events that make the Durham region a very special part of the Canadian story.

Episodes

  1. 03/12/2019

    Episode 3 - The Farmer & the Statesman

    Clarington Historian Myno Van Dyke joins Erin to discuss the historic Durham election from 1925, when a local farmer and incumbent Tory MP faced the hand-picked candidate of the Prime Minister and scion of one of the most prominent Canadian families. Read Myno's article in the Clarington Promoter: "The Farmer and the Statesman" https://claringtonpromoter.ca/document/publication-2015-09 Learn more about Fred Bowen: https://lop.parl.ca/sites/ParlInfo/default/en_CA/People/Profile?personId=3420 Learn more about the results of the 1925 General Election, in Durham: https://lop.parl.ca/sites/ParlInfo/default/en_CA/ElectionsRidings/Elections/Profile?election=1925-10-29#cand

    18 min

  2. 02/16/2019

    Episode 2 - Interview With Bill Colville

    World War II Veteran Bill Colville and Erin O’Toole, MP discuss Mr. Colville’s time in the Armed Forces and life at home after his service. Learn more about the 48th Highlanders of Canada: http://www.48highlanders.com/01_00.html Read: “How Can We Remember Them?” https://erinotoolemp.com/2016/11/11/how-can-we-remember-them/ Read: “Bedlam At The Lamone: Army, Part 88” https://legionmagazine.com/en/2010/06/bedlam-at-the-lamone/

    30 min
  3. Episode 1: Sam Sharpe with Ted Barris

    09/16/2016

    Episode 1: Sam Sharpe with Ted Barris

    Canadian historian Ted Barris and Erin O'Toole, MP discuss L.Col. Samuel Simpson Sharpe and his contribution to Canada's history. Learn more about L.Col. Samuel Simpson Sharpe’s Legacy at http://wp.me/p7GhHB-1sz www.tedbarris.com https://www.amazon.ca/Victory-Vimy-Canada-Comes-April/dp/088762359X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1471099339&sr=8-2&keywords=ted+barris

    28 min
  • 3 Episodes

About

Erin O'Toole, MP hosts Durham: Past & Present, a podcast dedicated to the rich history of the Durham riding and the people, places, and events that make the Durham region a very special part of the Canadian story.

Information

  • Creator
    Durham: Past & Present
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2019
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Durham: Past & Present