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Canadian History Ehx

Canadian History Ehx

Author: Craig Baird Language: English Episodes: 50
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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.
Episodes
New Arrivals: The Vikings In Vinland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:59
Around 1,000 years ago, new arrivals reached the shores of Newfoundland. They were the Norse, and on the island they established at least one settlement and met the Indigenous inhabitants. They predated the arrival of Jo…
The Last of the Beothuk: Shanawdithit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:16
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 had no immunity to. By…
An Adventurous Life: Wilfred Grenfell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:37
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 the services he provid…
A Costly Disaster: The 1998 Ice Storm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:19
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 that is still remembe…
Canadian Time Machine: Oscar Peterson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:42
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 our world today. With gr…
Introducing "History of the 90s Xmas Movies" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:42
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 classics that have s…
Decades for Justice: The Christine Jessop Case [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:14
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 discovered. Watch The Chris…
CHE Biography: Randy Spracklin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:26
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 television in their hit sh…
Canada's Greatest Soldier: Tommy Prince [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:58
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 with him after the…
Canada's Sweetheart: Barbara Ann Scott [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:40
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 Canadian throughout he…

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