Canadian History Ehx

An Interview with Dr. Roberta Bondar

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, I speak with the Canada's first female astronaut, Dr. Roberta Bondar. In all she spent 8 days, 1 hour and 14 minutes in space in...

An Interview With David Peck

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I speak with David Peck, who is the founder of SoChange and the host of Face2Face, a podcast you can find at www.face2facelive.ca We talk about...

A Canadian Icon: Mr. Dressup

28 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I look at the life of Ernie Coombs, who delighted millions of Canadian children for 30 years as Mr. Dressup. I speak with Fred Penner and Judit...

Small Town Histories: The History Of Wallace-Woodworth

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I look at the history of the Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth in Manitoba. From the Antique Automobile Museum, to the many historic buil...

An Interview With Kirk Diamond

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I speak with musician Kirk Diamond who has a new song out called Let It Be Done. We talk about making music during COVID, what he is up to and ...

An Interview With Michael Posner

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, I speak with author Michael Posner, who has recently released his first of three books that look at the life of legendary artist...

A United People: The Wabanaki Confederacy

21 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For 200 years, the Wabanaki Confederacy united five Indigenous nations in the Atlantic Canada region as they pushed back against the encroachment of t...

An Interview With Peter Mansbridge

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For two decades, Peter Mansbridge was on our television screens as the host of The National. While retired now, he is still very busy and recently rel...

An Interview With Brandon Doucet

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I speak with dentist Brandon Doucet who not only is working on a book on dental care history in Canada, but is also behind Coalition for Dental...

Bringing Names: Abe Okpik

14 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Spending his life working to preserve Inuit culture, Abe Okpik was instrumental in the Berger Commission and Project Surname and left a lasting impact...

An Interview With Miss Emily

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of Canada's top Blues musicians and a multi-award winning artist, I speak with Kingston-based musician Miss Emily about her new live album, what i...

Canada Year-By-Year: 1897

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was a year that saw the birth of a man who inspired the character of James Bond, the Klondike Gold Rush hit full gear and one of our greatest prime...

An Interview With Ron Brown

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I talk with author Ron Brown about the unique ghost towns and places in Ontario, and about the reissue of his book Lost Villages of Toronto. Vi...

The Sinking Of The Princess Sophia

07 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The worst maritime disaster in the history of British Columbia, the Princess Sophia sat for 36 hours on a reef as waves lashed against the boat. Then,...

The History Of Sundre

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From a man who rode a horse with a coyote on his shoulders, to a wonderful museum, to an amazing sculpture garden, Sundre is a unique place in Alberta...

An Interview With Sam Roberts

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

He is one of Canada's leading musicians over the past 20 years, with hit records and many awards. Today, I speak with Sam Roberts about making music a...

The Battle of Valenciennes

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The war was winding down, but there was still fighting to be done by the Canadians. The Battle of Valenciennes saw an overwhelming Canadian victory, m...

An Interview with Roger Sarty

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I speak with Roger Sarty, a historian and professor with Wilfrid Laurier University about a book he helped compile about the Halifax Explosion....

Spooky Tales: Weird Canadian Mysteries

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In honour of the Halloween season, I have a special episode of the podcast all about the unsettling and weird mysteries of Canada. From the Headless V...

An Interview With Tom Jackson

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

He is one of the most celebrated Indigenous actors in Canadian history, as well as an activist and philanthropist. For years, he has been helping othe...

Canada Year-By-Year: 1896

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A huge year in Canadian politics that would see a massive shift int he political landscape, it was also the year where several important Canadians wer...

An Interview With Tim Cook

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I speak with Canadian War Museum historian, and Order of Canada recipient, Tim Cook about Canada's war history and his book The Fight For Histo...

Crossing Oceans: Mikak

24 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mikak was the first-known Inuit person to travel to Europe and back. She was vital to the success of the first settlements in Labrador for England and...

Small Town Histories: The History Of Didsbury

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From a unique shelter located in a field nearby, to two devastating fires in its history, to an excellent local museum and many historic buildings, Di...

An Interview With Eric Alper

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I speak with Eric Alper, one of the leading music correspondents and industry experts in Canada. Along with representing artists such as Bif Na...

The End of an Era: The Battle of Belly River

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The last battle between Indigenous groups in Canadian history was fought in future Alberta and would have long lasting ramifications for both the Iron...

An Interview With The Minute Women

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Canadian Heritage Minutes are a part of our culture these days and today I talk with Grace and Linnea of the Minute Women podcast about their show...

Partying Too Hard: The VE Day Halifax Riot

17 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When the Second World War ended, people celebrated worldwide. In Halifax, they celebrated a bit too hard, laying waste to the downtown core of Halifax...

An Interview With Rick Hansen

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

He is one of the most famous Canadians in the country, and an icon and hero from our history. His Man in Motion Tour cemented his legacy and today I s...

Canada Year-By-Year: 1895

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I continue my look through every year of Canada's history with 1895. A year that saw the birth of a hockey legend, a prime minister and the fir...

An Interview With D'Arcy Jenish

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, I speak with author and historian D'Arcy Jenish about his new book on the lead-up to the October Crisis. Support: patreon.com/ca...

Canada On The Brink: The October Crisis

10 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

50 years ago, Canada would see the only peacetime implementation of the War Measures Act, and only the third political assassination in our history. I...

An Interview With Colin Mochrie

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of Canada's most famous comedians, he has made a living performing improv around the world to the delight of millions. Today on the podcast, I tal...

The Battle of Canal Du Nord

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was one of the last major battles for Canada in the First World War and it seemed nearly an impossible situation. Not only would the Canadians succ...

An Interview With Cheryl Foggo

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I speak with filmmaker and historian Cheryl Foggo today about John Ware and her film John Ware: Reclaimed, as well as the impact of Ware, his legacy a...

A Legendary Leader: Chief Crowfoot

03 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A prominent leader in the Blackfoot, Chief Crowfoot would be a major force during the last half of the 19th century, negotiating treaty and leading hi...

Small Town Histories: The History Of Westlock

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by the Town of Westlock. A town that not only changed its name and moved, the history of Westlock has lots of stories to tel...

An Interview With Hal Johnson

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, I interview someone very familiar to many Canadians, Hal Johnson from Body Break. For over a decade, Hal and Joanne MacLeod appe...

Canada Year-By-Year: 1894

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was a year that saw the death of another prime minister, the biggest rock slide in Canadian history, the death of a former NWMP commissioner and th...

An Interview With Andy English

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I talk with Andy English from the excellent podcast Hedley Boys, which looks at the men from Hedley, B.C. who served in the First World War. Fi...

An Iconic Show: The Beachcombers

26 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From 1972 to 1991, Canadians gathered together to watch The Beachcombers, one of the most-beloved shows in Canadian history. Today on the show, I talk...

Fighting For Land: The Mi'kmaq War

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After seeing their population decimated and their land stolen, the Mi'kmaq joined the Acadians in fighting against the English in a war from 1749 to 1...

An Interview With JP Bear

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 1941, Sgt. Gander, a Newfoundland dog, gave his life to save wounded soldiers in the Battle of Hong Kong. His story is inspirational and wonderful...

One of our Greatest Heroes: Tommy Prince

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most decorated soldiers in Canadian history, and a man who faced danger repeatedly in battle, and racism back home, Tommy Prince was a lege...

Small Town Histories: The History of Sedgewick

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Centuries ago, a meteorite crashed into the ground near future Sedgewick. That rock would become a pilgrimage place for the local Indigenous until 186...

An Interview with Gurdeep Pandher

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

He is known on Twitter for his wonderful dance videos that have been a bright spot for Canada during the pandemic. Today, I speak with Gurdeep Pandher...

Undefeated: The Edmonton Grads

12 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Between 1922 and 1940, the Edmonton Grads dominated provincial, national and international women's basketball. Boasting win streaks of dozens of games...

Small Town Histories: The History Of Camrose

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by The City Of Camrose Today, I look at Camrose, home of the Big Valley Jamboree, a railway museum and several notable histo...

A Defining Battle: The Battle of Kapyong

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Chinese had broken through the British and Australians. All that stood in the way of 5,000 Chinese troops breaking the line towards Seoul were 700...

An Interview With Jean Teillet

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, I interview Indigenous rights lawyer and author Jean Teillet about her book The North-West Is Our Mother. The book is about the ...

Centuries Of History: The Anishinaabe

05 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Each month, I am going to be looking at an Indigenous group's history in Canada and today, I look at the Anishinaabe. This group of people stretches f...

Small Town Histories: A History of Millet

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by the Town of Millet Named by Father Lacombe for a friend who had passed, Millet would prosper throughout the 20th century ...

An Interview With Tommy Chong

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, my interview with the legendary comedian and Canadian, Tommy Chong, who has spent the past 50 years delighting fans around the world. Support: ...

Helping The War: The Canadian Forestry Corps Of World War One

29 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Without firing a single shot, the Canadian Forestry Corps saved lives and altered the course of the war for the Allies during the First World War. To...

Small Town Histories: The History Of Wainwright

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by the Town of Wainwright. From a national park that saved the bison from extinction, to a 1929 fire that destroyed the comm...

The Battle of Scarpe

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While the 1918 Battle of Scarpe would see a few thousand casualties on the Canadian side, it was also a huge victory for the Allies. In all, 3,300 Ger...

Small Town Histories: The History Of Beaverlodge

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Beaverlodge, located a few hours north of Edmonton, is known for the giant beaver roadside attraction but there is much more to this community than th...

An Interview With Michael Long

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Long is the creator of Radio General, an excellent World War Two video game that centres on Canada and the battles Canada fought. He took tim...

Fighting For Their Land: The Kanesatake Resistance

22 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For 270 years, the Indigenous at Oka had seen their land sold off and developed without consultation. Then, for several months in 1990, a group of Moh...

Small Town Histories: The History Of Stony Plain

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by The Town of Stony Plain. It is my hometown and a place that takes history seriously. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch...

Canada Year-By-Year: 1890

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, I look at Canada in 1890, a year that featured three provincial elections, and the births of several very important Canadians, a...

Small Town Histories: The History Of Stettler

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by Destination Stettler. Today on the podcast, I look at the history of Stettler, Alberta, from the story of a unique flying...

An Interview With Kim Mitchell

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I talk to one of Canada's most successful musicians, Kim Mitchell, who has had a string of hits going back to the 1970s. Enjoy! Support: patreo...

Small Town Histories: The History of Vegreville

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by The Town Of Vegreville. Today, I look at the history of Vegreville, Alberta, from the visits by royalty, the hill steeped...

A Deadly Day: The Raid On Dieppe

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Aug. 19, 1942, 5,000 Canadians took part in a raid on Dieppe. Within nine hours, 67% of them would be dead, wounded or captured. Without that sacri...

An Interview With Mark Hebscher

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I interview author Mark Hebscher, who wrote a book about George Orton, the first Canadian to win an Olympic medal. We talk about his book, Cana...

Breaking New Ground: Fred Sasakamoose

08 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taken from his family at the age of 6 and sent to Residential School, Fred Sasakamoose would overcome that trauma to become the first Indigenous perso...

A Broken Season: The 1918-19 NHL Spanish Flu Season

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While the 1919 Stanley Cup Final gets most of the attention when it come to the Spanish Flu, the virus impacted the NHL even before the death of Joe H...

An Interview With Todd Caissie

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I talk with Todd Caissie, a member of the board of directors for the New Brunswick Internment Camp Museum. We talk about the history of the cam...

A Great Athlete: Bobbie Rosenfeld

01 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of Canada's greatest all-around athlete, Bobbie Rosenfeld would have a legendary athletic career that covered nearly every sport imaginable. Toda...

One Of Canada's Greatest Battles: The Battle of Assoro

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In order to take Mount Assoro in the Battle of Sicily, a group of Canadian soldiers, including Farley Mowat, would scale a 1,000 foot cliff at night t...

An Interview With The Alberta Railway Museum

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, my interview with Stephen from the Alberta Railway Museum in Edmonton. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/s...

Linking The Country: The Trans-Canada Highway

25 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, I look at the beginning of the Trans-Canada Highway and its construction from 1950 to 1971. It would become a unifying symbol of...

An Interview With Steven Kerzner (Ed The Sock)

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ed The Sock has been a staple of Canadian media for two decades, and today I speak with the man behind the legend of Ed the Sock; Steven Kerzner! Supp...

Two Villages: Stadacona and Hochelaga

18 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When Jacques Cartier arrived in what would be Quebec, he found two villages. One, Stadacona, had 500 people and the other, Hochelaga, had 1,500-3,000....

The Battle of Verrieres Ridge

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From July 19 to 25, 1944, Canada would suffer its worst casualty numbers since the Dieppe Raid in 1942. It was the Battle of Verrieres Ridge, a battle...

No Sun: Canada's Year Without A Summer

11 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When Mount Tambora erupted in 1815, it was the largest eruption in recorded history. That eruption would have severe consequences for Canada in 1816 a...

An Interview With Andy Kim

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Kim is one of Canada's most successful musicians. From his hit songs, such as Sugar Sugar and Rock Me Gently, to his 50 year career that has seen...

A Life Devoted To His People: Chief Poundmaker

04 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

He pushed for peace and saved lives during the North West Rebellion. Nonetheless, he was wrongfully convicted of treason by the government in 1885. To...

A Difficult Victory: The Raid On Black Rock

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The War of 1812 had good battles and bad battles for Canada. Some battles started good but ended bad, despite being a victory. Such was the case with ...

An Interview With The History Wrangler

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

He is one of the top historians in Alberta, bringing the history of the province to life through books, song and his educational programs. Today on t...

The Deadliest Tornado: The Regina Cyclone

27 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On June 30, 1912, the deadliest tornado in Canadian history would tear through Regina, Saskatchewan for three minutes, leaving devastation behind it. ...

An Indigenous Leader: Chief Nicola/Nikola

20 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chief Nicola/Nikola was the chief of the Okanagan people for much of the first half of the 19th Century. During that time he fostered good relations w...

A Bloodless War: The Pig War

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was a war involving a few thousand soldiers, several ships and two great 19th Century powers. It would last four months, and in the end, one pig wi...

200 Years: Canada's Slavery History

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We like to think that Canada did not have a slavery history, but we did and it lasted nearly as long as the American Slavery Era. Today, I look that h...

An Interview With Sass Jordan

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

She is one of Canada's most accomplished musical artists. A Juno award winner, a Billboard Female Rock Artist award winner, with soundtracks and sever...

Two Worlds: The Indigenous And Vikings Meet

13 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is the first known incident of east meeting west, and it happened 500 years before John Cabot and Jacques Cartier arrived in what would be Canada. ...

An Interview With Rod Pederson

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For 20 years, Rod Pederson was the Voice of the Riders, and arguably one of the most famous individuals in Saskatchewan. Today, he has his own show, ...

Ending in Tragedy: The On-To-Ottawa Trek

06 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What began as a trek to Ottawa by thousands of unemployed men in 1935, would end in a terrible riot in Regina. Wanting to get better pay and condition...

Ontario's Last Battle: The Battle At Ridgeway

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was the first time in 50 years a foreign invader attacked Ontario, and, to date, the last time. When the Fenians crossed into Canada from the USA,...

An Interview With Bif Naked

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

She is one of Canada’s most iconic musicians. From the 1990s to today, she has filled venues and arenas, and rocked the world with her unique brand ...

An Interview With This Is A Disaster

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are many great podcasts out there, and one of the best in my opinion is This Is A Disaster, a podcast about disasters and the music they make us...

A Holiday Tragedy: The Victoria Steamship Disaster

23 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was a day of celebration on Victoria Day, 1881 but that celebration turned to horror after an overloaded Victoria steamship began to tip due to row...

A Terrible Defeat: The Battle of Fort George

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The War of 1812 is a vital part of Canada's early history. We, as Canadians, love to throw out the fact that we burned down the White House but the wa...

An Interview With Fred Penner

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

He is an icon of 80s and 90s children's entertainment in Canada. Along with The Friendly Giant and Mr. Dressup, he helped shape a generation of kids w...

A Great Moment In Our History: The Marathon Of Hope

16 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was 40 years ago this year that Terry Fox first set out his Marathon of Hope. While he had to end it near Thunder Bay, his legend has only grown in...

An Interview With Kevin Nikkel

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Romance of the Far Fur Country, a documentary made by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1920, turns 100 years old this year. I had the chance to speak with ...

A Dark Chapter: Alberta's Eugenics History

09 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From 1929 to 1972, Alberta would sexually sterilize 2,800 people that were deemed unfit to be parents. While IQ tests were used to determine who would...

A Great Victory: The Battle of Hill 187

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was the deadliest battle for Canadians during the Korean War, and while it was a victory, the battle was hidden from Canadians back home. Reports i...

An Interview With Mark Terry

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Canada is a country that led the way when it came to documentary filmmaking. From the early days of the movie camera, used to bring settlers to our co...