Canadian History Ehx Podcast
1) The Last of the Beothuk: Shanawdithit
When Europeans arrived in Newfoundland, beginning with John Cabot in 1497, the Beothuk saw their land taken, the animals they depended on hunted and harvested, and new diseases introduced that they ha...Show More
2) An Adventurous Life: Wilfred Grenfell
Wilfred Grenfell spent four decades in Newfoundland and Labrador. During that time, he became a legendary figure. Famous for his books, he helped countless people through the hospitals he built and th...Show More
3) A Costly Disaster: The 1998 Ice Storm
In January 1998, freezing rain began to fall along the St. Lawrence River but instead of the system moving on, it hung around. It created one of the most costly natural disasters in Canadian history t...Show More
4) Canadian Time Machine: Oscar Peterson
This episode comes courtesy of Canadian Time Machine, produced by our friends at The Walrus Lab. Host Angela Misri takes you back to key anniversaries in Canadian history and shows how they shape ou...Show More
5) Introducing "History of the 90s Xmas Movies"
The 1990s were loaded with great holiday movies. From Home Alone to A Nightmare before Christmas there was something for everyone. In this episode of History of the 90s we look back at five Christmas...Show More
6) Decades for Justice: The Christine Jessop Case
On Oct. 3, 1984, Christine Jessop disappeared from her home. Three months later, her body was found. While one innocent man was convicted of the crime, it was decades until the true killer was discove...Show More
7) CHE Biography: Randy Spracklin
For three generations, Randy Spracklin's family has been building in Newfoundland and Labrador. Today, their company, Newfound Builds, helps restore historical properties, and they do it all on televi...Show More
8) Canada's Greatest Soldier: Tommy Prince
Tommy Prince fought in the Second World War and Korea. Highly decorated, he was a ghost in the night and a terror to the enemy. Despite all he gave for his country, the government wanted nothing to do...Show More
9) Canada's Sweetheart: Barbara Ann Scott
She was called Canada's Sweetheart for her grace on the ice. The only Canadian woman to win a figure skating gold in singles, she was celebrated coast-to-coast. Barbara Ann Scott remained a beloved Ca...Show More
10) A Monumental Change: When Canada Went Metric
From the 1970s to 1980s, Canada made the monumental effort to go from the Imperial System to the Metric System. It was met with praise and anger and didn't completely take. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY B...Show More