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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…

• Le Gros Bill: Jean Beliveau

  September 1, 2026 · 35 min

  He was so good that the Montreal Canadiens bought an entire league to force him to go professional. Called the classiest player in NHL history, he was a legend who won 10 Stanley Cups and remains one of the greatest players in hockey…