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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]

  • 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 2025, 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 2025, 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 2025, 6:15 am
  • 7 minutes 14 seconds
    Jan. 18 – Canadian Content Rules Come into Effect
    We spoke with FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting's Ian Morrison on the anniversary of the CRTC's new Canadian Content rules coming into effect back in 1971.
    18 January 2025, 6:14 am
  • 6 minutes 38 seconds
    Jan. 17 – Jacques Plante and Facial Protection in Hockey
    To learn more about the introduction of head and facial protection in hockey we spoke with Dr. Bob Pashby on anniversary of NHL goalie Jacques Plante.
    17 January 2025, 10:11 am
  • 10 minutes 48 seconds
    Jan. 13 – Major Gustave Biéler is Arrested by the Gestapo
    We spoke with Major Gustave Biéler's daughter Jacqueline Bieler, on the anniversary of his 1944 arrest while aiding the French Resistance in WWII.
    13 January 2025, 6:09 am
  • 9 minutes 48 seconds
    Jan. 11 – John A. Macdonald is Born pt. 2 of 2
    In part two, we discuss Sir John A. Macdonald: the man, with Richard J. Gwyn author of "John A, The Man Who Made Us".
    11 January 2025, 6:07 am
  • 8 minutes 47 seconds
    Jan 10 – John A. Macdonald is Born pt. 1 of 2
    In part one, we discuss the impact Sir John A. Macdonald had on shaping Canada with Richard J. Gwyn author of "John A, The Man Who Made Us".
    10 January 2025, 6:04 am
  • 10 minutes 18 seconds
    Jan. 7 – Hank Snow Performs at the Grand Ole Opry
    Canadian country music star Hank Snow performs at the Grand Ole Opry......and nobody likes him.
    7 January 2025, 7:02 am
  • 7 minutes 23 seconds
    Jan. 6 – Brother André Bessette Passes Away
    Later known as Saint André Bessette, Brother André of Montreal died on this day back in 1937.
    6 January 2025, 7:01 am
  • 7 minutes 41 seconds
    Jan. 5 – The Montreal Canadiens Play their First Game at Home
    The Montreal Canadiens played their first game at Home on this day back in 1910. To learn more, we spoke with Dr. Matthew Barlow from the Department of History, Economics & Political Science at John Abbott College in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec.
    5 January 2025, 7:59 am
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