Today in Canadian History

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July 15 – Canada officially takes control of Rupert’s Land Jul 15, 2026

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Back on July 15th, 1870, Canada officially takes control of the area known as Rupert's Land. The Hudson's Bay Company was originally granted the land 200 years earlier, back in 1670.

July 14 – The Death Penalty is Abolished in Canada Jul 14, 2026

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Robert J. Hoshowsky author of "The Last to Die: Ronald Turpin, Arthur Lucas, and the End of Capital Punishment in Canada" discusses the end of the death penalty in Canada.

July 12 – Pierre Berton’s Birthday Jul 12, 2026

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Canadian Pierre Berton was born on July 12, 1920.

July 9 – First Chuckwagon Race Jul 09, 2026

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The first official chuckwagon race takes place in Calgary back in 1923.

July 8 – The Disappearance of Tom Thomson Jul 08, 2026

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

July 7 – Norman Bethune Jul 07, 2026

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July 7th, 1937 was a big day for Dr. Norman Bethune. Larry Hannant explains...