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Today in Canadian History

Marc Affeld and Joe Burima

Each episode of Today in Canadian History contains an interview with a Canadian professor, journalist, author, or “everyday” historian and focuses on a unique event or moment that took place on that day in Canadian history. Today in Canadian History presents Canada’s past in a unique and accessible manner. The series is designed to be a first step to learning more about our past. We would like to remind Canadians not just about what makes our country great, but what makes it complicated, beautiful, diverse, and ours. Feel free to get in touch with Marc & Joe via-email: [email protected]

  • 7 minutes 12 seconds
    Feb. 23 – Matonabbee

    Chipewyan leader Matonabbee set off with explorer Samuel Hearne to find the headwaters of the Coppermine River in 1770.

    23 February 2024, 6:27 am
  • 9 minutes 5 seconds
    Feb. 16 – Citizenship Special

    We attended a citizenship ceremony on February 15th, 2011 to speak with Citizenship Judge Joan May Way and some new Canadians.

    16 February 2024, 6:20 am
  • 6 minutes 40 seconds
    Jan. 31 – The Real James Bond, Sir William Stephenson Passes Away (Copy)

    Ian Fleming once claimed Sir William Stephenson to be the inspiration for James Bond. Stephenson passed away on this day back in 1989. To learn more we spoke with Gary Solar, President of the Intrepid Society.

    31 January 2024, 3:26 pm
  • 7 minutes 3 seconds
    Jan. 28 – Women Get the Vote

    On January 28th Manitoba became the first province to grant women the right to vote. This was in so small part due to the efforts of suffragette Nellie McClung. To learn more, we spoke with Bette Meuller of the Nellie McClung Society.

    28 January 2024, 6:25 am
  • 8 minutes 3 seconds
    Jan. 27 – The Original Bluenose's Last Day

    The original Bluenose spent it's last day sailing above water. The famous schooner went down off coast of Haiti in 1946.

    27 January 2024, 6:23 am
  • 8 minutes 52 seconds
    Jan. 26 – Dr. Wilder Penfield is Born

    Neurosurgeon Dr. Wilder Penfield was born on this day back in 1891. To learn more we spoke with Dr. William Feindel who worked with Dr. Penfield at the Montreal Neurological Institute back in the 1950s.

    26 January 2024, 6:22 am
  • 6 minutes 33 seconds
    Jan. 25 – Lucy Maud Montgomery in Ontario

    Did you know that Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote most of her books while living in the town of Leaskdale, Ontario? To learn more we spoke to Barbara Pratt of the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario.

    25 January 2024, 6:21 am
  • 11 minutes 25 seconds
    Jan. 24 – Japanese Canadian Internment

    Discussion with Prof. W. Peter Ward about the internment of Japanese Canadians during WWII.

    24 January 2024, 6:20 am
  • 5 minutes 53 seconds
    Jan. 21 – The 1910 Spanish River Train Wreck

    Over 40 people perished when train derailed west of Sudbury. In terms of fatalities, fourth worst in Canadian history.

    21 January 2024, 6:18 am
  • 8 minutes 54 seconds
    Jan. 20 – Doukhobors Arrive in Halifax

    Over 2000 Doukhobors arrived in Halifax on this date back in 1899. To learn more we spoke with Professor Julie Rak of the University of Alberta.

    20 January 2024, 6:17 am
  • 7 minutes 20 seconds
    Jan. 19 – The Jets Leave Winnipeg

    The NHL approved the sale of the Winnipeg Jets to investors in Phoenix on this date back in 1996. To learn more, we spoke with professor Jim Silver: author of "Thin Ice: Money, Politics, and the Demise of an NHL Franchise".

    19 January 2024, 6:15 am
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