Canadian History Ehx
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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!
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/...
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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 👇
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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
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
On this day in 1915, Tommy Prince was born. One of Canada's greatest soldiers, he was one of only three Canadians to receive the Military Medal and American Silver Star during the Second World War.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
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Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
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November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
On this day in 1915, Tommy Prince was born. One of Canada's greatest soldiers, he was one of only three Canadians to receive the Military Medal and American Silver Star during the Second World War.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/elK0mOo
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/elK0mOo
On this day in 1974, Kenneth Mitchell was born in Toronto.
He rose to fame as Eric Green on Jericho and Ralph Cox in Miracle. He played several characters on Star Trek: Discovery. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2020. He died four years later.
He rose to fame as Eric Green on Jericho and Ralph Cox in Miracle. He played several characters on Star Trek: Discovery. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2020. He died four years later.
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
On this day in 1974, Kenneth Mitchell was born in Toronto.
He rose to fame as Eric Green on Jericho and Ralph Cox in Miracle. He played several characters on Star Trek: Discovery. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2020. He died four years later.
He rose to fame as Eric Green on Jericho and Ralph Cox in Miracle. He played several characters on Star Trek: Discovery. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2020. He died four years later.
On this day in 1976, The Band performed their final concert. Called The Last Waltz, it featured many guest performers and was turned into a critically-acclaimed documentary directed by Martin Scorsese. The album produced from the concert reached the top 20 in 11 countries.
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
On this day in 1976, The Band performed their final concert. Called The Last Waltz, it featured many guest performers and was turned into a critically-acclaimed documentary directed by Martin Scorsese. The album produced from the concert reached the top 20 in 11 countries.
Happy birthday to Jill Hennessy, born on this day in 1968 in Edmonton!
Her breakout role was Claire Kincaid in Law & Order, followed by the title role as Jordan Cavanaugh in Crossing Jordan. She has also released two albums. She also has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
Her breakout role was Claire Kincaid in Law & Order, followed by the title role as Jordan Cavanaugh in Crossing Jordan. She has also released two albums. She also has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
November 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Happy birthday to Jill Hennessy, born on this day in 1968 in Edmonton!
Her breakout role was Claire Kincaid in Law & Order, followed by the title role as Jordan Cavanaugh in Crossing Jordan. She has also released two albums. She also has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
Her breakout role was Claire Kincaid in Law & Order, followed by the title role as Jordan Cavanaugh in Crossing Jordan. She has also released two albums. She also has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
On this day in 1985, Rick Hansen met Pope John Paul II at the Vatican during the Man in Motion Tour. The Pope gave him a blessing for a safe journey.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
canadaehx.com/2021/09/04/t...
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
canadaehx.com/2021/09/04/t...
November 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On this day in 1985, Rick Hansen met Pope John Paul II at the Vatican during the Man in Motion Tour. The Pope gave him a blessing for a safe journey.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
canadaehx.com/2021/09/04/t...
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
canadaehx.com/2021/09/04/t...
Did well at Toastmasters tonight.
Table topics is a random two minute speech. I was asked what makes you laugh so I talked about Berton, specifically his snoring and his farts.
Table topics is a random two minute speech. I was asked what makes you laugh so I talked about Berton, specifically his snoring and his farts.
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Did well at Toastmasters tonight.
Table topics is a random two minute speech. I was asked what makes you laugh so I talked about Berton, specifically his snoring and his farts.
Table topics is a random two minute speech. I was asked what makes you laugh so I talked about Berton, specifically his snoring and his farts.
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On Oct. 27, 1854, Canada experienced its first major train wreck when a passenger train collided with a gravel train near present-day Chatham-Kent, Ontario.
The accident killed 52 people and was, at the time, North America's worst rail disaster.
This is the story.
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The accident killed 52 people and was, at the time, North America's worst rail disaster.
This is the story.
🧵 1/7
November 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On Oct. 27, 1854, Canada experienced its first major train wreck when a passenger train collided with a gravel train near present-day Chatham-Kent, Ontario.
The accident killed 52 people and was, at the time, North America's worst rail disaster.
This is the story.
🧵 1/7
The accident killed 52 people and was, at the time, North America's worst rail disaster.
This is the story.
🧵 1/7
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Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) was one of the most important Indigenous leaders of the late-18th and early-19th centuries.
A gifted diplomat, he spent his life fighting for the right for his people to remain on ancestral lands.
This is his story.
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A gifted diplomat, he spent his life fighting for the right for his people to remain on ancestral lands.
This is his story.
🧵 1/10
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) was one of the most important Indigenous leaders of the late-18th and early-19th centuries.
A gifted diplomat, he spent his life fighting for the right for his people to remain on ancestral lands.
This is his story.
🧵 1/10
A gifted diplomat, he spent his life fighting for the right for his people to remain on ancestral lands.
This is his story.
🧵 1/10
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Molly Reilly was the first female Canadian pilot to reach the rank of captain, the first to fly in the Arctic and the first to become a Canadian corporate pilot.
In 10,000 hours as a pilot-in-command, she never had a single accident.
This is her story.
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In 10,000 hours as a pilot-in-command, she never had a single accident.
This is her story.
🧵 1/10
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Molly Reilly was the first female Canadian pilot to reach the rank of captain, the first to fly in the Arctic and the first to become a Canadian corporate pilot.
In 10,000 hours as a pilot-in-command, she never had a single accident.
This is her story.
🧵 1/10
In 10,000 hours as a pilot-in-command, she never had a single accident.
This is her story.
🧵 1/10
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Two words that should be brought back were used as far back as 1535. Overmorrow, means the day after tomorrow and ereyesterday, means the day before yesterday. RobWords always does such a great job at explaining the history of words.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK-8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK-8...
Time words don't mean what you think
YouTube video by RobWords
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November 23, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Two words that should be brought back were used as far back as 1535. Overmorrow, means the day after tomorrow and ereyesterday, means the day before yesterday. RobWords always does such a great job at explaining the history of words.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK-8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK-8...
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I am currently fundraising for a coast-to-coast-to-coast journey around Canada with my dog Berton in 2026.
I'll be filming the journey and also turning it into a book about Canada, its past and present.
You can support the project here 👇
gofund.me/11ffcbfba
I'll be filming the journey and also turning it into a book about Canada, its past and present.
You can support the project here 👇
gofund.me/11ffcbfba
Donate to The 2026 Canada Tour, organized by Craig Baird
In the summer of 2025, I endeavored to travel across Canada over the course of 53 days. My hope was t… Craig Baird needs your support for The 2026 Canada Tour
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November 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I am currently fundraising for a coast-to-coast-to-coast journey around Canada with my dog Berton in 2026.
I'll be filming the journey and also turning it into a book about Canada, its past and present.
You can support the project here 👇
gofund.me/11ffcbfba
I'll be filming the journey and also turning it into a book about Canada, its past and present.
You can support the project here 👇
gofund.me/11ffcbfba