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Canadian History Ehx

by Craig Baird
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  • This Is Canada: Gander on 9/11

    October 23, 2026 · 44 min

    On 9/11, the United States closed its airspace worried about further attacks. That closed airspace meant hundreds of planes and thousands of passengers had to find a new destination. Among them were 38 planes and 6,000 passengers who…

  • This Is Canada: The Canadian Peacekeepers

    October 20, 2026 · 34 min

    In 1956, the Suez Crisis erupted and threatened to drag humanity into a Third World War that could go nuclear. That crisis was averted through thanks to the hard work of people like Lester B. Pearson through the creation of the UN…

  • This is Canada: Jackie Robinson In Montreal

    October 16, 2026 · 30 min

    Before he ever became a baseball legend in the big leagues, Jackie Robinson played a season in Montreal with the Royals. He called it one of the happiest periods of his life due to the positive reception he and his wife received in the…

  • This Is Canada: The Whisky War

    October 13, 2026 · 24 min

    For almost 50 years, Canada and Denmark were at war over a tiny island in the Arctic. Hans Island was only one kilometre wide, with nothing on it, but it was an important spot along the border when it came to access to surrounding…

  • This Is Canada: The Alaska Highway (with Hostile History)

    October 9, 2026 · 41 min

    Over the space of eight months in 1942, an 2,700 kilometres of highway was built from Dawson Creek, BC to Alaska. It was an incredible project that took the international cooperation of Canada and the United States. Listen to the other…

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  • This Is Canada: The Canadian Caper

    October 6, 2026 · 33 min

    In 1979, amid the Iranian Revolution, several American diplomats and their spouses were caught in the middle. It fell to the Canadians and Diplomat Ken Taylor to rescue them, hide them and then get them out of the country. This is the…

  • This Is Canada

    October 5, 2026 · 1 min

    For over 150 years Canadians have shaped history. In every area, from sports and science to peace and humanitarianism, the world has been made better because of Canada.  And we sometimes forget that. So this month, I'm shining a…

  • A Burning Fire: Maurice Richard

    September 29, 2026 · 38 min

    Maurice Richard was known as The Rocket for not only his speed on the ice, but the fire he brought to every game. More than a hockey player, he became a cultural icon and hero to the Quebec people. He was one of the greatest to ever lace…

  • Triumph and Tragedy: Terry Sawchuk

    September 22, 2026 · 36 min

    Even today, Terry Sawchuk is cited as the greatest goaltender in NHL history. His records stood for decades, and much of his career was a triumph. Within those heights were deep lows, and an unfortunate and tragic end to his career and…

  • The Greatest Hockey Player: Gordie Howe

    September 15, 2026 · 36 min

    He was so good that people just called him Mr. Hockey. His longevity in professional hockey was incredible and he inspired generations of hockey players. One of the nicest men you could meet off the ice, he was called the "meanest SOB" on…

  • A Unique Currency: New France's Playing Card Money

    September 11, 2026 · 19 min

    For decades, off and on, New France was forced to use a unique style of currency when coins were in short supply. The money, made from playing cards, served an important purpose in the early years of the colony. In 2027, the Bank of…

  • The Man Behind The Mask: Jacques Plante

    September 8, 2026 · 41 min

    Jacques Plante wasn't the first NHL goalie to don a mask, but his decision to do so changed hockey forever. A legend of the game, he is still considered one of the greatest and most innovative goaltenders in the history of the game. ORDER…

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About the show

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.