Today in Canadian History

Marc Affeld and Joe Burima · todayincanadianhistory.org

Each episode of Today in Canadian History contains an interview with a Canadian professor, journalist, author, or “everyday” historian and focuses on a unique event or moment that took place on that day in Canadian history. Today in Canadian History presents Canada’s past in a unique and accessible manner. The series is designed to be a first step to learning more about our past. We would like to remind Canadians not just about what makes our country great, but what makes it complicated, beautiful, diverse, and ours. Feel free to get in touch with Marc & Joe via-email: todayincanada@gmail.com

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August 30 – Vicki Keith becomes the first person to swim across all 5 Great Lakes
14h ago · 11:56
Back in 1988, Canadian Vicki Keith stepped onto the shore of Lake Ontario and became the first person to swim across all five of the Great Lakes.
August 27 – The beginning of the first Canadian roadtrip by car
3d ago · 7:00
Back in 1912, Thomas Wilby and Jack Haney began their trip across Canada in a 1912 REO Special.
August 26 – Joseph Burr Tyrrell and the Canadian Dinosaur Rush
4d ago · 7:35
Joseph Burr Tyrrell passed away on this date in 1957. We spoke with the Royal Tyrrell Museum's Don Brinkman about Tyrrell and the beginning of the Canadian Dinosaur Rush.
August 25 – Donald Marshall Sr. Passes Away
5d ago · 7:46
Back in 1991, the grand chief of the Mikmaq passed away. He was a tireless advocate for aboriginal rights and justice issues.
August 24 – Execution of Canadian Soldiers During WWI
6d ago · 7:20
Back in 1916, Canadian soldier Benjamin DeFehr spent his last night in custody. Come dawn, he was shot and killed by a firing squad. He was 1 of 25 Canadian soldiers executed during WWI.
August 23 – British Troops Prepare to Burn Washington
7d ago · 6:27
In 1814 British Troops descend upon Washington DC, prepared to capture the American capital. We spoke with historian and author Mark Zuehlke about the Burning of Washington and the War of 1812.
August 20 – Eaton’s Goes Bankrupt
10d ago · 6:09
On this day back in 1999, it was announced that after nearly 130 years, the Eaton's department store was filing for bankruptcy protection.
August 19 – The Dieppe Raid of 1942
11d ago · 7:38
Canada suffered over 3000 casualties on the shores of Dieppe, France on this day in 1942.
August 18 – The Dempster Highway opens in the Yukon
12d ago · 6:24
Officially opened in 1979, the 730 km highway was the first Canadian highway to cross the Arctic Circle, linking southern Canada and Arctic Canada.
August 17 – First successful sailing of the Northwest Passage
13d ago · 9:45
In 1988, Canadians Jeff MacInnis and Mike Beedell successfully sail through the passage on their boat, Perception. They are the first individuals to successfully sail the passage by wind power.
August 16 – Gold Deposits are Discovered in 1896, Sparking the Klondike Gold Rush
14d ago · 8:42
We spoke with Charlotte Gray, a Chair of Canada's History Society as well as author of Gold Diggers: Striking it rich in the Klondike about Dawson City, Yukon at the height of the rush.
August 13 – Jacques Cartier "Discovers" the St. Lawrence River
17d ago · 6:53
We spoke with author and Professor at the University of Guelph, Alan Gordon, about Cartier and his 1535 "discovery".
August 12 – Hockey Legend Hayley Wickenheiser is Born
18d ago · 7:01
In 1978, five time Olympian Hayley Wickenheiser is born.
August 11 – Revolutionary Canadian artificial heart to be manufactured and marketed
19d ago · 5:21
Back in 1993, University of Ottawa Heart Institute researchers announce plans to manufacture and market the world's first permanent artificial heart. Known as the Electrohydraulic Ventricular Assist Device (EVAD), the artificial heart could be implanted entirely in the body and was the first of its kind. We spoke with Dr. Tofy Mussivand.
August 10 – Canadian Bill of Rights Enacted in 1960
20d ago · 6:47
We spoke with Linda McKay-Panos, the Executive Director of the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre, about the Canadian Bill of Rights.
August 9 – Wayne Gretzky is Traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings
21d ago · 7:44
Dr. David Mills discusses Wayne Gretzky's 1988 Trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings.
August 6 – Macdonald and The Double Shuffle
24d ago · 14:20
Back in 1858 in the Province of Canada, the Cartier/Macdonald ministry pull the "The Double Shuffle", avoiding a by-election and staying in power.
August 5 – Sir Humphrey Gilbert Claims Part of Newfoundland for Britain
25d ago · 4:51
We spoke with historian Josh Tavenor about Sir Humphrey Gilbert's 1583 claim of the land surrounding what is now St. John's, Newfoundland.
August 4 – Fire breaks-out in the Library of Parliament
26d ago · 6:01
Back in 1952, fire damages Canada's Library of Parliament.
August 3 – William Avery Bishop is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross
27d ago · 6:41
World War I flying ace "Billy" Bishop is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for service.
July 29 – James Shaver Woodsworth was born
1mo ago · 6:38
Back in 1874, social activist and first leader of the CCF, J.S. Woodsworth was born.
July 28 – R.B. Bennett’s Conservative Party wins the 1930 election
1mo ago · 7:48
John Boyko, the Dean of History and Social Science at Lakefield School in Ontario, as well as author of "Bennett: The Rebel Who Challenged and Changed a Nation" discusses the legacy of Prime Minister R.B. Bennett.
July 27 – Insulin isolated at the U of T
1mo ago · 7:39
Fredrick Banting and Charles Best isolate insulin from the pancreas of a dog. With the help of JJR Macleod and James Collip, the group would go on to treat human sufferers of diabetes.
July 26 – French surrender Louisbourg
1mo ago · 8:37
Back in 1758, French forces surrendered the Fortress of Louisbourg after a 7 week siege by the British.
July 23 – The Komagata Maru Leaves Vancouver
1mo ago · 7:19
On July 23, 1914 a steamship filled with passengers from India, The Komagata Maru, was turned away from Canadian shores. We spoke with Dr. Hugh Johnston on the incident and its legacy.

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Today in Canadian History

Episodes 185

August 30 – Vicki Keith becomes the first person to swim across all 5 Great Lakes

August 27 – The beginning of the first Canadian roadtrip by car

August 26 – Joseph Burr Tyrrell and the Canadian Dinosaur Rush

August 25 – Donald Marshall Sr. Passes Away

August 24 – Execution of Canadian Soldiers During WWI

August 23 – British Troops Prepare to Burn Washington

August 20 – Eaton’s Goes Bankrupt

August 19 – The Dieppe Raid of 1942

August 18 – The Dempster Highway opens in the Yukon

August 17 – First successful sailing of the Northwest Passage

August 16 – Gold Deposits are Discovered in 1896, Sparking the Klondike Gold Rush

August 13 – Jacques Cartier "Discovers" the St. Lawrence River

August 12 – Hockey Legend Hayley Wickenheiser is Born

August 11 – Revolutionary Canadian artificial heart to be manufactured and marketed

August 10 – Canadian Bill of Rights Enacted in 1960

August 9 – Wayne Gretzky is Traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings

August 6 – Macdonald and The Double Shuffle

August 5 – Sir Humphrey Gilbert Claims Part of Newfoundland for Britain

August 4 – Fire breaks-out in the Library of Parliament

August 3 – William Avery Bishop is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross

July 29 – James Shaver Woodsworth was born

July 28 – R.B. Bennett’s Conservative Party wins the 1930 election

July 27 – Insulin isolated at the U of T

July 26 – French surrender Louisbourg

July 23 – The Komagata Maru Leaves Vancouver

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Episodes 185

August 30 – Vicki Keith becomes the first person to swim across all 5 Great Lakes

August 27 – The beginning of the first Canadian roadtrip by car

August 26 – Joseph Burr Tyrrell and the Canadian Dinosaur Rush

August 25 – Donald Marshall Sr. Passes Away

August 24 – Execution of Canadian Soldiers During WWI

August 23 – British Troops Prepare to Burn Washington

August 20 – Eaton’s Goes Bankrupt

August 19 – The Dieppe Raid of 1942

August 18 – The Dempster Highway opens in the Yukon

August 17 – First successful sailing of the Northwest Passage

August 16 – Gold Deposits are Discovered in 1896, Sparking the Klondike Gold Rush

August 13 – Jacques Cartier "Discovers" the St. Lawrence River

August 12 – Hockey Legend Hayley Wickenheiser is Born

August 11 – Revolutionary Canadian artificial heart to be manufactured and marketed

August 10 – Canadian Bill of Rights Enacted in 1960

August 9 – Wayne Gretzky is Traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings

August 6 – Macdonald and The Double Shuffle

August 5 – Sir Humphrey Gilbert Claims Part of Newfoundland for Britain

August 4 – Fire breaks-out in the Library of Parliament

August 3 – William Avery Bishop is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross

July 29 – James Shaver Woodsworth was born

July 28 – R.B. Bennett’s Conservative Party wins the 1930 election

July 27 – Insulin isolated at the U of T

July 26 – French surrender Louisbourg

July 23 – The Komagata Maru Leaves Vancouver