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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 d... Read more

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June 30 – The Chinese Exclusion Act

June 30 – The Chinese Exclusion Act

The Chinese Immigration Act was passed on this day back in 1923. To learn more we spoke with Britt Braaten, the Curator ... Read more

30 Jun 2022

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June 29 – Thoroughbred Horse Racing in Canada

June 29 – Thoroughbred Horse Racing in Canada

Queen Elizabeth II was in Toronto to attend the 99th annual Queen's Plate at Woodbine. To learn more we spoke with Louis... Read more

29 Jun 2022

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June 28 – Chinese Canadians and the Prairie West

June 28 – Chinese Canadians and the Prairie West

Dr. Royden Loewen of the University of Winnipeg spoke to us about the stories of Yee Clun of Regina and Rosie's Restaura... Read more

28 Jun 2022

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June 24 – 1968 Saint-Jean Baptiste Day

June 24 – 1968 Saint-Jean Baptiste Day

Today is La Fête nationale du Québec. To learn more about the infamous 1968 Saint-Jean Baptiste Day we spoke with offici... Read more

24 Jun 2022

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June 22 – Dief the Chief Becomes Prime Minister

June 22 – Dief the Chief Becomes Prime Minister

We spoke with Dr. Michael Atkinson, the Executive Director of the Diefenbaker Canada Centre at the University of Saskatc... Read more

22 Jun 2022

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June 21 – National Aboriginal Day – Treaty 8

June 21 – National Aboriginal Day – Treaty 8

Extended episode for National Aboriginal Day. Discussion on Treaty 8, signed back in 1899.

21 Jun 2022

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June 20 – National Library of Canada Opens

June 20 – National Library of Canada Opens

Lester B. Pearson opened the Canadian institution in Ottawa in 1967.

20 Jun 2022

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June 17 – Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

June 17 – Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Lunenburg's first church service was held by settlers on this day back in 1753.

17 Jun 2022

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June 16 – Saskatchewan Wakes up to a Socialist Government

June 16 – Saskatchewan Wakes up to a Socialist Government

The Saskatchewan branch of the CCF defeated the Liberals in an election on June 15, 1944, making Tommy Douglas Premier. ... Read more

16 Jun 2022

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June 15 – Herman ‘Jackrabbit’ Smith-Johannsen

June 15 – Herman ‘Jackrabbit’ Smith-Johannsen

The ski pioneer was born on this day back in 1875 in Norway. We spoke with his grandson, Peter Austin.

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