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:

Jan. 11 – John A. Macdonald is Born pt. 2 of 2 Jan 11, 2026

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In part two, we discuss Sir John A. Macdonald: the man, with Richard J. Gwyn author of "John A, The Man Who Made Us".

Jan 10 – John A. Macdonald is Born pt. 1 of 2 Jan 10, 2026

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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".

Jan. 7 – Hank Snow Performs at the Grand Ole Opry Jan 07, 2026

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Canadian country music star Hank Snow performs at the Grand Ole Opry......and nobody likes him.

Jan. 6 – Brother André Bessette Passes Away Jan 06, 2026

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Later known as Saint André Bessette, Brother André of Montreal died on this day back in 1937.

Jan 4 – Canadian Artist Pegi Nicol MacLeod is Born Jan 04, 2026

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We spoke with I spoke with Dr. Laura Brandon, a historian of Art and War at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa as well as author of "Pegi by Herself: the life of Pegi Nicol MacLeod, Canadian artist".

Jan. 3 – “How the Scots Invented Canada” Jan 03, 2026

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Ken MacGoogan author of "How the Scots Invented Canada" spoke to us on the anniversary of the arrival of 300 immigrants from the Scottish Highlands on this day in 1802.

Highlight – Viola Desmond is physically removed from theatre Jan 02, 2026

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In 1946, Viola Desmond was forcibly removed from a theatre in New Glasgow, NS for refusing to move from whites-only section.

Happy New Year - British Troops Prepare to Burn Washington Jan 01, 2026

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In 1814 British Troops descend upon Washington DC, prepared to capture the American capital. We spoke with historian and author Mark Zuehlke about the Burning of Washington and the War of 1812.

Highlight – The Disappearance of Tom Thomson Dec 30, 2025

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Roy MacGregor, author of "Canoe Lake" discusses the disappearance of the now-famous Canadian painter back in 1917.

Highlight – Macdonald and The Double Shuffle Dec 29, 2025

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Back in 1858 in the Province of Canada, the Cartier/Macdonald ministry pull the "The Double Shuffle", avoiding a by-election and staying in power.