- 30 minutes 2 secondsThis is Canada: Jackie Robinson In Montreal
Before he ever became a baseball legend in the big leagues, Jackie Robinson played a season in Montreal with the Royals.
He called it one of the happiest periods of his life due to the positive reception he and his wife received in the city.
Montreal played a big role in the story of #42 Jackie Robinson.
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16 October 2026, 12:00 pm - 24 minutes 22 secondsThis Is Canada: The Whisky War
For almost 50 years, Canada and Denmark were at war over a tiny island in the Arctic. Hans Island was only one kilometre wide, with nothing on it, but it was an important spot along the border when it came to access to surrounding resources.
No bullets were ever fired, but a lot of shots of liquor were enjoyed.
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13 October 2026, 12:00 pm - 40 minutes 42 secondsThis Is Canada: The Alaska Highway (with Hostile History)
Over the space of eight months in 1942, an 2,700 kilometres of highway was built from Dawson Creek, BC to Alaska. It was an incredible project that took the international cooperation of Canada and the United States.
Listen to the other side of this episode on Hostile History with David Borys.
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- Legion magazine: https://legionmagazine.com/builders-of-the-alaska-highway/
- Alaska Highway: A Historic Photographic Journey by Jane Haigh
- Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/infrastructure-buildings/bridges-docks-dams/alaska-highway/about.html
- Canadian Encyclopedia: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/alaska-highway
- The Milepost: https://themilepost.com/articles/history-of-the-alaska-highway/
- Parks Canada: https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=1677&i=53388
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9 October 2026, 12:00 pm - 33 minutes 1 secondThis Is Canada: The Canadian Caper
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 true story, not the Argo falsehood.
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6 October 2026, 12:00 pm - 30 secondsThis Is Canada
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 spotlight on eight stories that show what makes us great. I'm Craig Baird and This... Is Canada and I hope you enjoy following along on this journey through the great things Canada has created.
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5 October 2026, 4:00 am - 37 minutes 44 secondsA Burning Fire: Maurice Richard
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 up skates.
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- NHL: https://www.nhl.com/player/maurice-richard-8448321/stats
- Canadian Encyclopedia: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/rocket-richard
- Ville de Montreal: https://ville.montreal.qc.ca/ordre/en/maurice-richard
- Dictionary of Canadian Biography: https://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/richard_maurice_22E.html
- Our Life With The Rocket by Roch Carrier
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29 September 2026, 12:00 pm - 36 minutes 10 secondsTriumph and Tragedy: Terry Sawchuk
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 life.
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- Shutout: The Legend of Terry Sawchuk by Brian Kendall
- NHL: https://www.nhl.com/player/terry-sawchuk-8450111/stats
- Canadian Encyclopedia: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/terry-sawchuk
- NHL: https://www.nhl.com/news/terry-sawchuk-100-greatest-nhl-hockey-players-284174960
- ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nhl/preview00/s/day7main.html
- Canada's Sports Hall of Fame: https://halloffamers.sportshall.ca/?terry_sawchuk&language=EN
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22 September 2026, 12:00 pm - 36 minutes 25 secondsThe Greatest Hockey Player: Gordie Howe
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 the ice.
There has never been anyone like Gordie Howe.
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- Mr. Hockey My Story by Gordie Howe
- Gordie A Hockey Legend by Roy MacSkimming
- NHL: https://www.nhl.com/player/gordie-howe-8448000/stats
- Canadian Encyclopedia: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/gordie-howe
- Sportsnet: https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/gordie-howe-life-legacy-mr-hockey/
- Macleans: https://macleans.ca/society/gordie-howe/
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15 September 2026, 12:00 pm - 19 minutes 9 secondsA Unique Currency: New France's Playing Card Money
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 Canada will be releasing a new $20 banknote featuring King Charles, the Vimy memorial and more.
Thank you to the Bank of Canada Museum and David Bergeron for assisting with this episode.
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- Maclean's Archive
- Canada's History Magazine
- Bank of Canada Museum: https://www.bankofcanadamuseum.ca/2018/12/a-good-deal/
- Canadian Encyclopedia: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/playing-card-money
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11 September 2026, 12:00 pm - 40 minutes 59 secondsThe Man Behind The Mask: Jacques Plante
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.
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- Jacques Plante: The Man Who Changed The Face Of Hockey by Todd Denault
- Canadian Encyclopedia: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/jacques-plante
- Canada's Sports Hall of Fame: https://halloffamers.sportshall.ca/?jacques_plante&language=EN
- The Hockey Writers: https://thehockeywriters.com/jacques-plante-the-man-in-the-fiberglass-mask/
- NHL: https://www.nhl.com/player/jacques-plante-8450066
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8 September 2026, 12:00 pm - 34 minutes 39 secondsLe Gros Bill: Jean Beliveau
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 history.
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- NHL: https://www.nhl.com/player/jean-beliveau-8445408
- Canadian Encyclopedia: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/jean-beliveau
- Montreal Gazette: https://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/montreal-canadiens/red-fisher-jean-beliveau-was-a-special-man-on-and-off-the-ice/
- Sportsnet: https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/jean-beliveau-a-legend-by-the-numbers/
- CBC: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/jean-béliveau-nhl-legend-remembered-as-true-gentleman-1.2858446
- Canada's History: https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/arts-culture-society/jean-beliveau-hockey-legend
- Macleans: https://macleans.ca/society/jean-beliveau/
- My Life in Hockey by Jean Beliveau
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