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In 1949, Newfoundland and Labrador joined Canada as the 10th province. As soon as it joined, CBC began broadcasting from the island.
Two years later, the network launched The Fisheries Broadcast. It started as a 15-minute program but was expanded to 30 minutes.
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Two years later, the network launched The Fisheries Broadcast. It started as a 15-minute program but was expanded to 30 minutes.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
In 1949, Newfoundland and Labrador joined Canada as the 10th province. As soon as it joined, CBC began broadcasting from the island.
Two years later, the network launched The Fisheries Broadcast. It started as a 15-minute program but was expanded to 30 minutes.
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Two years later, the network launched The Fisheries Broadcast. It started as a 15-minute program but was expanded to 30 minutes.
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Among its hosts have been Jamie Baker, John Furlong (who conducted 4,000 interviews on the show), Jim Wellman (who hosted from 1982 to 1997) and current host Paula Gale.
On Aug. 15, 2015, the name of the show was changed to The Broadcast.
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On Aug. 15, 2015, the name of the show was changed to The Broadcast.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Among its hosts have been Jamie Baker, John Furlong (who conducted 4,000 interviews on the show), Jim Wellman (who hosted from 1982 to 1997) and current host Paula Gale.
On Aug. 15, 2015, the name of the show was changed to The Broadcast.
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On Aug. 15, 2015, the name of the show was changed to The Broadcast.
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I hope you enjoyed that quick look at The Fisheries Broadcast.
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Craig Baird is creating Canadian history content
Hello!Bringing Canadian history to people is my full-time job through my podcast Canadian History Ehx, and on social media.I love Canadian history and I share my passion with my listeners and viewers.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I hope you enjoyed that quick look at The Fisheries Broadcast.
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
buff.ly/nmY0bVU
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If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
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On this day in 1923, Howie Meeker was born in Kitchener.
As an NHL player, he won the Calder and four Stanley Cups. He later ran several hockey schools and was a commentator for Hockey Night in Canada. He served in Parliament from 1953 to 1955. He is in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
As an NHL player, he won the Calder and four Stanley Cups. He later ran several hockey schools and was a commentator for Hockey Night in Canada. He served in Parliament from 1953 to 1955. He is in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
November 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
On this day in 1923, Howie Meeker was born in Kitchener.
As an NHL player, he won the Calder and four Stanley Cups. He later ran several hockey schools and was a commentator for Hockey Night in Canada. He served in Parliament from 1953 to 1955. He is in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
As an NHL player, he won the Calder and four Stanley Cups. He later ran several hockey schools and was a commentator for Hockey Night in Canada. He served in Parliament from 1953 to 1955. He is in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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Anne Murray sang the national anthem at the Blue Jays first-ever home game in 1977, at the first game at the Skydome in 1989, and in Game 3 of the 1992 World Series.
Give this Canadian treasure a ticket to Game 6!
Give this Canadian treasure a ticket to Game 6!
October 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Anne Murray sang the national anthem at the Blue Jays first-ever home game in 1977, at the first game at the Skydome in 1989, and in Game 3 of the 1992 World Series.
Give this Canadian treasure a ticket to Game 6!
Give this Canadian treasure a ticket to Game 6!
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1182 days.
October 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
1182 days.
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On this day in 1993, This Hour Has 22 Minutes debuted, bringing in 468,000 viewers for its first episode. To date the show has won 22 Gemini Awards and 11 Canadian Screen Awards.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
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Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
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October 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
On this day in 1993, This Hour Has 22 Minutes debuted, bringing in 468,000 viewers for its first episode. To date the show has won 22 Gemini Awards and 11 Canadian Screen Awards.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
canadaehx.com/2024/01/30/t...
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
canadaehx.com/2024/01/30/t...
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On Sept. 24, 1972, Canada and the Soviet Union took to the ice in Moscow for the sixth game of the Summit Series.
Canada was down 3-1-1 and needed to win the three remaining games.
The comeback began in Game Six.
This is the story.
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Canada was down 3-1-1 and needed to win the three remaining games.
The comeback began in Game Six.
This is the story.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
On Sept. 24, 1972, Canada and the Soviet Union took to the ice in Moscow for the sixth game of the Summit Series.
Canada was down 3-1-1 and needed to win the three remaining games.
The comeback began in Game Six.
This is the story.
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Canada was down 3-1-1 and needed to win the three remaining games.
The comeback began in Game Six.
This is the story.
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Heard many times tonight on CBC that Pierre Poilievre was clearly the most experienced politician among the party leaders as the House of Commons started up again today. I don’t think I heard them mention that it’s because he’s the one who’s never had ANY other job.
And still no security clearance.
And still no security clearance.
September 16, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Heard many times tonight on CBC that Pierre Poilievre was clearly the most experienced politician among the party leaders as the House of Commons started up again today. I don’t think I heard them mention that it’s because he’s the one who’s never had ANY other job.
And still no security clearance.
And still no security clearance.
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Elias Disney was a Canadian farmer, fiddler and teacher.
Through his life, he supported socialism and unions.
But he is most famous for being the father to Walt.
This is the story of Walt Disney's Canadian father Elias.
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Through his life, he supported socialism and unions.
But he is most famous for being the father to Walt.
This is the story of Walt Disney's Canadian father Elias.
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September 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Elias Disney was a Canadian farmer, fiddler and teacher.
Through his life, he supported socialism and unions.
But he is most famous for being the father to Walt.
This is the story of Walt Disney's Canadian father Elias.
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Through his life, he supported socialism and unions.
But he is most famous for being the father to Walt.
This is the story of Walt Disney's Canadian father Elias.
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Random Leafs Highlight of the Day
Darryl Sittler sets the NHL record for most points in a game by one player with 10
February 7, 1976 (1975-76 season)
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Darryl Sittler sets the NHL record for most points in a game by one player with 10
February 7, 1976 (1975-76 season)
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September 2, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Random Leafs Highlight of the Day
Darryl Sittler sets the NHL record for most points in a game by one player with 10
February 7, 1976 (1975-76 season)
📽️: NHL
Darryl Sittler sets the NHL record for most points in a game by one player with 10
February 7, 1976 (1975-76 season)
📽️: NHL
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Watch this. Directed at Florida, and REALLY applies to that state, but applies to a lot more places too.
August 27, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Watch this. Directed at Florida, and REALLY applies to that state, but applies to a lot more places too.
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Happy Birthday to Robert Joy, born on this day in 1951!
As an actor, he has had a steady career on shows such as CSI: NY, CODCO, From, Republic of Doyle, and Son of a Critch. His films include Waterworld, Don't Look Up and Atlantic City. He is a Genie and Gemini Award nominee.
As an actor, he has had a steady career on shows such as CSI: NY, CODCO, From, Republic of Doyle, and Son of a Critch. His films include Waterworld, Don't Look Up and Atlantic City. He is a Genie and Gemini Award nominee.
August 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Happy Birthday to Robert Joy, born on this day in 1951!
As an actor, he has had a steady career on shows such as CSI: NY, CODCO, From, Republic of Doyle, and Son of a Critch. His films include Waterworld, Don't Look Up and Atlantic City. He is a Genie and Gemini Award nominee.
As an actor, he has had a steady career on shows such as CSI: NY, CODCO, From, Republic of Doyle, and Son of a Critch. His films include Waterworld, Don't Look Up and Atlantic City. He is a Genie and Gemini Award nominee.
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The power of the boycott.
August 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The power of the boycott.
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Unless you have been to New Brunswick or Nova Scotia lately (I visited both provinces last week), please don’t comment on the measures they’re taking to prevent forest fires. The conditions are extreme and very dangerous.
August 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Unless you have been to New Brunswick or Nova Scotia lately (I visited both provinces last week), please don’t comment on the measures they’re taking to prevent forest fires. The conditions are extreme and very dangerous.
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This iconic Fabian Todorovic cartoon is still one of the best I’ve seen at illustrating the remarkable amount of space we surrender to cars, leaving little space left for everyone and everything else. The text added later makes the bonus point that many drivers still manage to complain about it.
August 4, 2025 at 6:33 AM
This iconic Fabian Todorovic cartoon is still one of the best I’ve seen at illustrating the remarkable amount of space we surrender to cars, leaving little space left for everyone and everything else. The text added later makes the bonus point that many drivers still manage to complain about it.
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Heard this one? The City of Barcelona traded 3 lanes of vehicle traffic for an exceptional 4.7km green pedestrian corridor in the heart of the Eixample grid. Businesses sued, & eventually won in court. Then they admitted that they actually like the change.
Streets for people are good for business.
Streets for people are good for business.
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July 29, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Heard this one? The City of Barcelona traded 3 lanes of vehicle traffic for an exceptional 4.7km green pedestrian corridor in the heart of the Eixample grid. Businesses sued, & eventually won in court. Then they admitted that they actually like the change.
Streets for people are good for business.
Streets for people are good for business.
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Such a well presented argument!
We're supposed to be a smart country, using evidence-based decision-making, yet we give up on this principle at the first sign of resistance. Active transportation infrastructure needs to be expanded countrywide, fullstop.
We're supposed to be a smart country, using evidence-based decision-making, yet we give up on this principle at the first sign of resistance. Active transportation infrastructure needs to be expanded countrywide, fullstop.
Removing choice in transportation mode is inequitable. Not everyone can drive - like children, older adults or people with disabilities. Thanks to the Halifax Examiner for publishing my commentary. Currently not paywalled: www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/b...
June 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Such a well presented argument!
We're supposed to be a smart country, using evidence-based decision-making, yet we give up on this principle at the first sign of resistance. Active transportation infrastructure needs to be expanded countrywide, fullstop.
We're supposed to be a smart country, using evidence-based decision-making, yet we give up on this principle at the first sign of resistance. Active transportation infrastructure needs to be expanded countrywide, fullstop.
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Recently I've watched several documentaries about the 1960s & the Vietnam War -- lots that's relevant today
This one notion stuck with me more than anything else I learned
I'd never heard it or considered this before
This one notion stuck with me more than anything else I learned
I'd never heard it or considered this before
May 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Recently I've watched several documentaries about the 1960s & the Vietnam War -- lots that's relevant today
This one notion stuck with me more than anything else I learned
I'd never heard it or considered this before
This one notion stuck with me more than anything else I learned
I'd never heard it or considered this before
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In January 1992, the Coca-Cola plant in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador closed its doors.
The residents of the province never forgot this.
They boycotted Coke and supported a local plant that produced Pepsi.
This is how Newfoundland became "Pepsi Country".
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The residents of the province never forgot this.
They boycotted Coke and supported a local plant that produced Pepsi.
This is how Newfoundland became "Pepsi Country".
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May 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
In January 1992, the Coca-Cola plant in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador closed its doors.
The residents of the province never forgot this.
They boycotted Coke and supported a local plant that produced Pepsi.
This is how Newfoundland became "Pepsi Country".
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The residents of the province never forgot this.
They boycotted Coke and supported a local plant that produced Pepsi.
This is how Newfoundland became "Pepsi Country".
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Province to honour the ‘Lucky 7’ Crew of the Elite Navigator with bronze plaque ntv.ca/province-to-...
Province to honour the ‘Lucky 7’ Crew of the Elite Navigator with bronze plaque
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May 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Province to honour the ‘Lucky 7’ Crew of the Elite Navigator with bronze plaque ntv.ca/province-to-...