Today in Canadian History

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Feb. 28 – Alex Janvier and the "Indian Group of Seven" Feb 28, 2026

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Acclaimed Canadian painter Alex Janvier was born on this date back in 1935. To learn more we spoke with the Manager of the Alex Janvier Art Gallery in Cold Lake, Alberta.

Jan. 27 – The Original Bluenose's Last Day Feb 27, 2026

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

Feb. 24 – Martha Louise Munger is Born Feb 24, 2026

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Martha Louise Munger, the second woman ever elected to Canadian Parliament, was born. We spoke with Frances Backhouse, author of "Women of the Klondike".

Feb. 22 – Remembering the War of 1812 Feb 22, 2026

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The Battle of Ogdensburg occurred on this day back in 1813. To learn more about the legacy of the war of 1812, we spoke with Mark Zuehlke, Canadian Historian and author of "For Honor's Sake: The War of 1812 and the Brokering of an Uneasy Peace".

Feb. 18 – The Battle of Paardeburg Feb 18, 2026

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To learn more about the Second Boer War and the Battle of Paardeburg we spoke with Professor Emeritus at Mcgill University as well as author of "Canada's Little War: Fighting for the British Empire in Southern Africa 1899-1902" Dr. Carman Miller.

Feb. 17 – The Mad Trapper is Killed Feb 17, 2026

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After a manhunt that lasted over one month, the man known only as "The Mad Trapper" is killed in Canada's North.

Feb. 16 – Citizenship Special Feb 16, 2026

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

Feb. 15 – The Great Upheaval Feb 15, 2026

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To learn more about the expulsion of Acadians from Canada's maritime provinces, we spoke with the Senior Editor of Canada’s History Magazine, Nelle Oosterom.

Feb. 14 – The Asbestos Strike of 1949 Feb 14, 2026

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Workers at a mine in Asbestos Que., walked off the job on this day back in 1949 triggering a violent four month strike. To learn more about the strike and its impact on the Quiet Revolution I spoke with Dr. Damien-Claude Bélanger of the Université d’Ottawa and author of "Prejudice and Pride: Canadian Intellectuals Confront the United States, 1891-1945".

Feb. 11 – Patrick James Whelan executed Feb 11, 2026

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Patrick James Whelan was executed on this day back in 1869 for the assassination of Thomas D'Arcy McGee.

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