Today in Canadian History

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**Today in Canadian History**

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: todayincanada@gmail.com

Latest Episodes:

May 11 – The West End Gang May 11, 2026

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We spoke with D’Arcy O’Connor, author of “Montreal’s Irish Mafia: The True Story of the Infamous West End Gang.”

May 10 – The Legacy of Batoche May 10, 2026

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The battle of Batoche was raging on this day back in in 1885. To learn more about the legacy of the battle in the history of Canada's Metis peoples we spoke with historian Laurence Barkwell, author of "1885: The Militia of the Metis Liberation Movement".

May 9 – The Chocolate Bar War May 09, 2026

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Back in 1947, children across Canada organized and protested the rising cost of chocolate bars.

May 6 – North America’s first Pesticide Ban May 06, 2026

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The town of Hudson, Quebec passed North America's first ban of the non-essential use of Pesticides on this date back in 1991. To learn more, we spoke with Ashley Jensen of the Canadian Cancer Society.

May 4 – Law and Order in the Klondike May 04, 2026

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The first of many American prospectors heading north to the Klondike passed through what is now Stewart, British Columbia on this day back in 1898. To learn more about Sam Steele of the North West Mounted Police we spoke with Charlotte Gray author of "Gold Diggers: Striking it Rich in the Klondike".

May 3 – Stampede Wrestling May 03, 2026

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Stu Hart, founder of Stampede Wrestling was born on May 3, 1915. To learn more we spoke with Heath McCoy, author of "Pain and Passion: the History of Stampede Wrestling".

April 29 – The Frank Slide Apr 29, 2026

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An estimated 70 people perished when the side of Turtle Mountain buried part of Frank, Alberta.

April 28 – Expo 67 Opens Apr 28, 2026

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Expo 67 was a showcase for Canada's cool side. We spoke with Dr. Bryan Palmer author of "Canada's 1960's: The Ironies of Identity in a Rebellious Era" about the upside and downside of having a Prime Minister that many Canadians view as sexy.

April 27 – The Sacking of York Apr 27, 2026

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York was sacked by American forces during the War of 1812 on this day back in 1813.

April 20 – The Rainmaker Apr 20, 2026

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Charles Mallory Hatfield, an American rainmaker, arrived in Medicine Hat on this day back in 1921.