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It was the biggest event in Canadian history to that point. For the first time ever, a sitting monarch visited Canada when King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived for a month long tour of Canada in 1939.
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In this special episode of Canadian History Ehx, I speak to several women who broke barriers in politics, from the municipal to federal level.
Regina Mayor Sandra Masters
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath
Alberta MLA Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse
Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek
Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell
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During the silent era of Hollywood, Canadians led the way for the new film industry. From Mary "America's Sweetheart" Pickford, to Mack Sennett to many others, they built the industry we all know and love today.
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It led to the largest peacetime evacuation in North American history to that point, but the train derailment at Mississauga is known more for what didn't happen, than what did.
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The home of a former Bank of Montreal is an impressive building that mesmerizes passers and you're there what’s inside…a shrine to Canada’s game.
It's where you can see the Great One’s jersey and take a glimpse at the Stanley Cup.
But within those walls is a spirit, who lets her presence be known to all who visit. Her name? Dorothy
Come along if you dare as we share her story.
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From the Old Hag of Newfoundland, to a Headless Nun to the Ghost Light of St. Louis, there are many spooky stories from Canada's history.
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Ned Hanlan could be called Canada's first sports hero. As a rower, The Boy in Blue became a world champion and one of the most famous Canadians of his time.
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In 1958, a bridge over the Narrows in Vancouver suddenly fell into a cloud of smoke. The disaster claimed 18 lives, but that is only part of the story.
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She was a woman who entered Parliament in 1960 and in eight short years, helped bring in the Canada Pension Plan, Medicare, the Royal Commission on the Status of Women, the CRTC and even oversaw Canada's Centennial.
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From 1939 to 1945, the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan oversaw the training of tens of thousands of pilots, air crews and instructors. It altered Canadian communities forever and helped the Allies win the war.
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In 1874, the new North West Mounted Police began their long march from Manitoba to present-day Alberta. It was a terribly-planned march to the west that nearly ended the force before it ever got started.
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In 1953, Stratford, Ontario opened its first festival under a tent with Alec Guinness speaking the first lines of Richard III. From there, Stratford became the centre of theatre in Canada.
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She has been called Canada's Titanic. In 1914, while sailing in fog in the St. Lawrence River, the Empress of Ireland was struck by another ship and went beneath the waves in minutes. Over 1,000 people died.
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From the early-1900s to the late-1910s, Tom Longboat was the greatest marathon runner in the world. Along the way, he also served with distinction in the First World War.
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My live show at the Canadian National Exhibition on Aug. 19, which was all about the history of the CNE. As this was recorded in a large room, the audio isn't as stellar as usual. Enjoy!
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Igor Gouzenko came to Canada as a Soviet cipher clerk. His defection would change the course of the 20th century and help spark the era known as The Cold War.
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For one year, Canadians from coast to coast got up and celebrated the country and its history. From walks across Canada to Centennial Projects, from Expo 67 to Bathtub Races, it was a year to remember.
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It was a journey over hundreds of kilometres of the Canadian west, through mountain passes and along rivers. For months, 150 men and one women ventured towards the gold fields of the Cariboo in a legendary undertaking.
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For almost 150 years, Eaton's was one of the most important companies in Canada. From its catalogue to the Santa Claus Parade, to its massive impact on Canadian culture. The company was once one of the largest in Canada before its sudden demise in the 1990s.
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Jerry Potts was the son of an Indigenous mother and a Scottish father, and throughout his life he cemented himself as a legendary figure in the Canadian West. Without him, it is possible the North West Mounted Police may have never lasted long enough to become the RCMP.
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