Canadian History Ehx
@cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social
Host of the podcast\radio show Canadian History Ehx. Author of "Canada's Main Street: The Epic Story of The Trans-Canada Highway" Sharing Canada's history daily!
Reposted by Canadian History Ehx
While Robert Goulet was born in the United States, he had French-Canadian ancestry and was raised in Alberta.
Starting his career on the CBC, he went on to have an acclaimed singing and acting career.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
Starting his career on the CBC, he went on to have an acclaimed singing and acting career.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
While Robert Goulet was born in the United States, he had French-Canadian ancestry and was raised in Alberta.
Starting his career on the CBC, he went on to have an acclaimed singing and acting career.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
Starting his career on the CBC, he went on to have an acclaimed singing and acting career.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
Reposted by Canadian History Ehx
For over 130 years, Canadians either loved or hated Cherry Blossoms.
Considered a staple of the Christmas season, these candies were often found in stockings.
In January 2025, it was announced Cherry Blossoms were being discontinued.
This is their history.
🧵 1/6
Considered a staple of the Christmas season, these candies were often found in stockings.
In January 2025, it was announced Cherry Blossoms were being discontinued.
This is their history.
🧵 1/6
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
For over 130 years, Canadians either loved or hated Cherry Blossoms.
Considered a staple of the Christmas season, these candies were often found in stockings.
In January 2025, it was announced Cherry Blossoms were being discontinued.
This is their history.
🧵 1/6
Considered a staple of the Christmas season, these candies were often found in stockings.
In January 2025, it was announced Cherry Blossoms were being discontinued.
This is their history.
🧵 1/6
The Heritage Minutes: Winnie The Pooh
This Heritage Minute depicts how a bear named for Winnipeg by a Canadian soldier during the First World War inspired the famous character Winnie the Pooh.
This Heritage Minute depicts how a bear named for Winnipeg by a Canadian soldier during the First World War inspired the famous character Winnie the Pooh.
November 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The Heritage Minutes: Winnie The Pooh
This Heritage Minute depicts how a bear named for Winnipeg by a Canadian soldier during the First World War inspired the famous character Winnie the Pooh.
This Heritage Minute depicts how a bear named for Winnipeg by a Canadian soldier during the First World War inspired the famous character Winnie the Pooh.
Happy birthday to Don Lake, born on this day in 1956 in Toronto!
In his four decade-long career, he has appeared in many films and TV shows including the Christopher Guest mockumentaries, Police Academy, Terminator 2, Zootopia, Super Dave and more.
In his four decade-long career, he has appeared in many films and TV shows including the Christopher Guest mockumentaries, Police Academy, Terminator 2, Zootopia, Super Dave and more.
November 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Happy birthday to Don Lake, born on this day in 1956 in Toronto!
In his four decade-long career, he has appeared in many films and TV shows including the Christopher Guest mockumentaries, Police Academy, Terminator 2, Zootopia, Super Dave and more.
In his four decade-long career, he has appeared in many films and TV shows including the Christopher Guest mockumentaries, Police Academy, Terminator 2, Zootopia, Super Dave and more.
Berton has completed his morning to-do list:
✅Wake Up
✅Go For Walk
✅Poop
✅Eat Breakfast
✅Nap in front of a roaring digital fire
✅Wake Up
✅Go For Walk
✅Poop
✅Eat Breakfast
✅Nap in front of a roaring digital fire
November 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Berton has completed his morning to-do list:
✅Wake Up
✅Go For Walk
✅Poop
✅Eat Breakfast
✅Nap in front of a roaring digital fire
✅Wake Up
✅Go For Walk
✅Poop
✅Eat Breakfast
✅Nap in front of a roaring digital fire
For over 130 years, Canadians either loved or hated Cherry Blossoms.
Considered a staple of the Christmas season, these candies were often found in stockings.
In January 2025, it was announced Cherry Blossoms were being discontinued.
This is their history.
🧵 1/6
Considered a staple of the Christmas season, these candies were often found in stockings.
In January 2025, it was announced Cherry Blossoms were being discontinued.
This is their history.
🧵 1/6
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
For over 130 years, Canadians either loved or hated Cherry Blossoms.
Considered a staple of the Christmas season, these candies were often found in stockings.
In January 2025, it was announced Cherry Blossoms were being discontinued.
This is their history.
🧵 1/6
Considered a staple of the Christmas season, these candies were often found in stockings.
In January 2025, it was announced Cherry Blossoms were being discontinued.
This is their history.
🧵 1/6
While Robert Goulet was born in the United States, he had French-Canadian ancestry and was raised in Alberta.
Starting his career on the CBC, he went on to have an acclaimed singing and acting career.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
Starting his career on the CBC, he went on to have an acclaimed singing and acting career.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
While Robert Goulet was born in the United States, he had French-Canadian ancestry and was raised in Alberta.
Starting his career on the CBC, he went on to have an acclaimed singing and acting career.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
Starting his career on the CBC, he went on to have an acclaimed singing and acting career.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
On this day in 1927, Ernie Coombs was born.
To generations of Canadians, he was Mr. Dressup. His show aired from 1967 to 1996 with 3,000 episodes. He died in 2001.
Learn more 👇
canadaehx.com/2020/11/28/m...
To generations of Canadians, he was Mr. Dressup. His show aired from 1967 to 1996 with 3,000 episodes. He died in 2001.
Learn more 👇
canadaehx.com/2020/11/28/m...
November 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
On this day in 1927, Ernie Coombs was born.
To generations of Canadians, he was Mr. Dressup. His show aired from 1967 to 1996 with 3,000 episodes. He died in 2001.
Learn more 👇
canadaehx.com/2020/11/28/m...
To generations of Canadians, he was Mr. Dressup. His show aired from 1967 to 1996 with 3,000 episodes. He died in 2001.
Learn more 👇
canadaehx.com/2020/11/28/m...
Happy birthday to Rich Little, born on this day in 1938 in Ottawa. Known as The Man of a Thousand Voices, he released nine comedy albums, appeared on many TV shows and had three HBO specials. He has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame and the Order of Canada.
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Happy birthday to Rich Little, born on this day in 1938 in Ottawa. Known as The Man of a Thousand Voices, he released nine comedy albums, appeared on many TV shows and had three HBO specials. He has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame and the Order of Canada.
On this day in 2007, Mel Tolkin died.
Born in 1913, he was raised in Montreal and served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War. He was the head writer of the highly-influential Your Show of Shows in the 1950s, earning an Emmy and Peabody Award.
Born in 1913, he was raised in Montreal and served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War. He was the head writer of the highly-influential Your Show of Shows in the 1950s, earning an Emmy and Peabody Award.
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 2007, Mel Tolkin died.
Born in 1913, he was raised in Montreal and served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War. He was the head writer of the highly-influential Your Show of Shows in the 1950s, earning an Emmy and Peabody Award.
Born in 1913, he was raised in Montreal and served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War. He was the head writer of the highly-influential Your Show of Shows in the 1950s, earning an Emmy and Peabody Award.
Just in time for Christmas, I have a new shirt design at my merch store!
The design comes as a t-shirt and hoodie in many colours.
And it is a Black Friday sale, buy one, get one 50% off!
Many designs to choose from!
Find it here 👇
www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/...
The design comes as a t-shirt and hoodie in many colours.
And it is a Black Friday sale, buy one, get one 50% off!
Many designs to choose from!
Find it here 👇
www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/...
November 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Just in time for Christmas, I have a new shirt design at my merch store!
The design comes as a t-shirt and hoodie in many colours.
And it is a Black Friday sale, buy one, get one 50% off!
Many designs to choose from!
Find it here 👇
www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/...
The design comes as a t-shirt and hoodie in many colours.
And it is a Black Friday sale, buy one, get one 50% off!
Many designs to choose from!
Find it here 👇
www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/...
Reposted by Canadian History Ehx
Today is the feast day of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and for years, French-Canadians have celebrated the day by making St. Catherine's Taffy.
While it is not as common as a treat today, it is still something enjoyed by many during the holiday season.
This is the story.
🧵1/7
While it is not as common as a treat today, it is still something enjoyed by many during the holiday season.
This is the story.
🧵1/7
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today is the feast day of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and for years, French-Canadians have celebrated the day by making St. Catherine's Taffy.
While it is not as common as a treat today, it is still something enjoyed by many during the holiday season.
This is the story.
🧵1/7
While it is not as common as a treat today, it is still something enjoyed by many during the holiday season.
This is the story.
🧵1/7
Reposted by Canadian History Ehx
Alex Decoteau was the first Indigenous police officer in Canadian history.
But he did much more than that.
He was an Olympian and gave his life for his country during the First World War.
This is his story.
🧵 1/8
But he did much more than that.
He was an Olympian and gave his life for his country during the First World War.
This is his story.
🧵 1/8
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Alex Decoteau was the first Indigenous police officer in Canadian history.
But he did much more than that.
He was an Olympian and gave his life for his country during the First World War.
This is his story.
🧵 1/8
But he did much more than that.
He was an Olympian and gave his life for his country during the First World War.
This is his story.
🧵 1/8
Reposted by Canadian History Ehx
Today on my podcast Canadian History Ehx: When Canada Went Metric
From the early-1970s to the mid-1980s, Canada made the move to the Metric System (mostly).
Listen on all podcast platforms
link.chtbl.com/chx
Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2020/01/10/c...
From the early-1970s to the mid-1980s, Canada made the move to the Metric System (mostly).
Listen on all podcast platforms
link.chtbl.com/chx
Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2020/01/10/c...
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Today on my podcast Canadian History Ehx: When Canada Went Metric
From the early-1970s to the mid-1980s, Canada made the move to the Metric System (mostly).
Listen on all podcast platforms
link.chtbl.com/chx
Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2020/01/10/c...
From the early-1970s to the mid-1980s, Canada made the move to the Metric System (mostly).
Listen on all podcast platforms
link.chtbl.com/chx
Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2020/01/10/c...
Today's Book Review: John Candy A Life In Comedy by Paul Myers
One of my favourite books of the year, it dives deep into the story of a beloved Canadian and goes far beyond just telling the story of his films.
youtube.com/shorts/533Zk...
One of my favourite books of the year, it dives deep into the story of a beloved Canadian and goes far beyond just telling the story of his films.
youtube.com/shorts/533Zk...
Book Review: John Candy A Life In Comedy
YouTube video by Canadian History Ehx
youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Today's Book Review: John Candy A Life In Comedy by Paul Myers
One of my favourite books of the year, it dives deep into the story of a beloved Canadian and goes far beyond just telling the story of his films.
youtube.com/shorts/533Zk...
One of my favourite books of the year, it dives deep into the story of a beloved Canadian and goes far beyond just telling the story of his films.
youtube.com/shorts/533Zk...
The new book from Mark Critch "Sorry, Not Sorry" is out today!
Already diving into this book and loving it so far! Be sure to get a copy!
Already diving into this book and loving it so far! Be sure to get a copy!
November 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The new book from Mark Critch "Sorry, Not Sorry" is out today!
Already diving into this book and loving it so far! Be sure to get a copy!
Already diving into this book and loving it so far! Be sure to get a copy!
Today on my podcast Canadian History Ehx: When Canada Went Metric
From the early-1970s to the mid-1980s, Canada made the move to the Metric System (mostly).
Listen on all podcast platforms
link.chtbl.com/chx
Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2020/01/10/c...
From the early-1970s to the mid-1980s, Canada made the move to the Metric System (mostly).
Listen on all podcast platforms
link.chtbl.com/chx
Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2020/01/10/c...
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Today on my podcast Canadian History Ehx: When Canada Went Metric
From the early-1970s to the mid-1980s, Canada made the move to the Metric System (mostly).
Listen on all podcast platforms
link.chtbl.com/chx
Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2020/01/10/c...
From the early-1970s to the mid-1980s, Canada made the move to the Metric System (mostly).
Listen on all podcast platforms
link.chtbl.com/chx
Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2020/01/10/c...
Colleen Jones has died.
One of the greatest curlers in Canadian history, she appeared at the Scotties 21 times, winning six championships. She also won two World Championships. Jones was also a broadcaster on CBC for four decades before she retired.
One of the greatest curlers in Canadian history, she appeared at the Scotties 21 times, winning six championships. She also won two World Championships. Jones was also a broadcaster on CBC for four decades before she retired.
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Colleen Jones has died.
One of the greatest curlers in Canadian history, she appeared at the Scotties 21 times, winning six championships. She also won two World Championships. Jones was also a broadcaster on CBC for four decades before she retired.
One of the greatest curlers in Canadian history, she appeared at the Scotties 21 times, winning six championships. She also won two World Championships. Jones was also a broadcaster on CBC for four decades before she retired.
On this day in 1885, Banff National Park was established as Rocky Mountains Park.
Upon its creation, it was only 26 sq-km but has since expanded to 6,641 sq-km.
It was Canada's first National Park and North America's third.
Each year, 4.1 million people visit the park.
Upon its creation, it was only 26 sq-km but has since expanded to 6,641 sq-km.
It was Canada's first National Park and North America's third.
Each year, 4.1 million people visit the park.
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
On this day in 1885, Banff National Park was established as Rocky Mountains Park.
Upon its creation, it was only 26 sq-km but has since expanded to 6,641 sq-km.
It was Canada's first National Park and North America's third.
Each year, 4.1 million people visit the park.
Upon its creation, it was only 26 sq-km but has since expanded to 6,641 sq-km.
It was Canada's first National Park and North America's third.
Each year, 4.1 million people visit the park.
On this day in 1902, Eddie Shore was born in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan.
One of the greatest players in NHL history, he won four Harts and two Stanley Cups in his Hall of Fame career.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/YOuqZp7
One of the greatest players in NHL history, he won four Harts and two Stanley Cups in his Hall of Fame career.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/YOuqZp7
November 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
On this day in 1902, Eddie Shore was born in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan.
One of the greatest players in NHL history, he won four Harts and two Stanley Cups in his Hall of Fame career.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/YOuqZp7
One of the greatest players in NHL history, he won four Harts and two Stanley Cups in his Hall of Fame career.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/YOuqZp7
On this day in 2023, Marty Krofft died.
Born in Montreal in 1937, he and his brother Sid created several children's shows including Land of the Lost, H.R. Pufnstuf and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. The shows were known for their high-concept plots and large-headed puppets.
Born in Montreal in 1937, he and his brother Sid created several children's shows including Land of the Lost, H.R. Pufnstuf and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. The shows were known for their high-concept plots and large-headed puppets.
November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
On this day in 2023, Marty Krofft died.
Born in Montreal in 1937, he and his brother Sid created several children's shows including Land of the Lost, H.R. Pufnstuf and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. The shows were known for their high-concept plots and large-headed puppets.
Born in Montreal in 1937, he and his brother Sid created several children's shows including Land of the Lost, H.R. Pufnstuf and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. The shows were known for their high-concept plots and large-headed puppets.
Alex Decoteau was the first Indigenous police officer in Canadian history.
But he did much more than that.
He was an Olympian and gave his life for his country during the First World War.
This is his story.
🧵 1/8
But he did much more than that.
He was an Olympian and gave his life for his country during the First World War.
This is his story.
🧵 1/8
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Alex Decoteau was the first Indigenous police officer in Canadian history.
But he did much more than that.
He was an Olympian and gave his life for his country during the First World War.
This is his story.
🧵 1/8
But he did much more than that.
He was an Olympian and gave his life for his country during the First World War.
This is his story.
🧵 1/8