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Follow Craig Baird as he explores the good, the bad and the weird of Canada's history from the pre-colonial era to 25 years ago.
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Sep 15, 2026 · 36 minThe Greatest Hockey Player: Gordie HoweThe career of Mr. Hockey, whose skill and longevity inspired generations of players. Craig looks at the gentleman off the ice and the fierce competitor on it.Sep 11, 2026 · 19 minA Unique Currency: New France's Playing Card MoneyFor decades, New France used playing cards as money whenever coins from France ran short. Craig explains how the system started in 1685, how cards were cut and signed to Sep 8, 2026 · 41 minThe Man Behind The Mask: Jacques PlanteHow goaltender Jacques Plante changed hockey by popularizing the protective mask, and why he ranks among the most innovative players in the game's history.Sep 1, 2026 · 35 minLe Gros Bill: Jean BeliveauThe Montreal Canadiens bought an entire league to sign Jean Beliveau. He went on to win 10 Stanley Cups and a reputation as the classiest player in hockey.Aug 25, 2026 · 51 minPoking Fun At Politics: This Hour Has 22 MinutesBefore The Daily Show and other satirical news shows, there was This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Since 1993, it has picked up buckets of awards, launched comedic careers and pokAug 18, 2026 · 38 minA TV Classic: Road To AvonleaFor several years in the 1990s, Road to Avonlea was one of the most popular shows in Canada. It helped launch the career of Sarah Polley, and remains beloved by many to tAug 11, 2026 · 31 minAhead of Its Time: CBC's The OdysseyChristopher Nolan's The Odyssey may be a hit movie in 2026, but for me The Odyssey I loved was one made by CBC in the early 1990s. It was a show that was far ahead of itsAug 4, 2026 · 32 minNostalgia Overload: Fraggle RockGrowing up in the 1980s, Fraggle Rock was one of my favourite shows. It became iconic, and is now remembered with nostalgia by many. What a lot of people don't realize, iJul 28, 2026 · 44 minA Royal Event: The 1939 Royal TourIt was arguably the biggest event in Canadian history to that point when in 1939, the Royal Couple arrived in Canada for a 30 day tour of the country. It was something miJul 21, 2026 · 33 minCentennial Centrepiece: Expo 67It was the centrepiece of Canada's Centennial and while many doubted Canada and Montreal could pull it off, it turned into the most successful World's Fair of the 20th CeJul 14, 2026 · 27 minThe Centennial Voyageur Canoe PageantThere were many landmark events in Canada's Centennial Year, but one of the most exciting was the Centennial Voyageur Canoe Pageant. For months, 10 teams from eight proviJul 11, 2026 · 27 minThe Other Mrs. Diefenbaker: Edna DiefenbakerWithout Edna Diefenbaker, John Diefenbaker would have never been prime minister. Yet, he sweeps his first wife to the dustbin of history, and barely acknowledged her in hJul 7, 2026 · 34 minVancouver's Big Moment: Expo 86In 1986, Vancouver opened its doors to the world for Expo 86. The second World's Fair in Canadian history, there were many comparisons to Expo 67. The event was a massiveJun 30, 2026 · 44 minWhen Canada Celebrated Itself: The CentennialWhen I think of a time that I want to travel back to, 1967 is near the top of the list. It was the year when Canada truly came out to celebrate itself for once. The CenteJun 23, 2026 · 35 minDevoted To Conservation: AnahareoArchie Belaney (Grey Owl) spent his final years pushing a message of conservation. While impersonating a First Nations man, he helped save the beaver from extinction. ThaJun 16, 2026 · 29 minA Battlefield Angel: Edith MontureEdith Monture lived for nearly 106 years. In that time, she led a fascinating life and was a trailblazer for many Indigenous women. From her activism for voting rights, tJun 9, 2026 · 42 minMore Than Tonto: Jay SilverheelsJay Silverheels from the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario became famous as Tonto on The Lone Ranger. He used his influence to push against the often racist portrayals of thJun 2, 2026 · 23 minTragedy In Europe: Abraham UlrikabAbraham Ulrikab could speak three languages, played the violin, was a natural leader and could read and write. Despite this, he was expected to act like a stereotype as pMay 26, 2026 · 39 minSoldier, Actor, Engineer: James DoohanJames Doohan became famous as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott on Star Trek, but before he did that he was a Canadian war hero who stormed Juno Beach on D-Day. His portrayal of May 22, 2026 · 45 minIntroducing "Hostile History"Since the dawn of time, humanity has been at war. Conflict in one form or another has been part of our existence since we first walked the earth. In this first episode ofMay 19, 2026 · 42 minTV's Greatest Lawyer: Raymond BurrRaymond Burr found fame on television as Perry Mason, but his career was so much more than that. He was Ironside, he tangled with Godzilla, he was pursued by Jimmy StewarMay 12, 2026 · 37 minKing Kong's Beauty: Fay WrayFay Wray is most famous for playing Ann Darrow in King Kong, but her life is far more than that. She dealt with many personal tragedies, but never gave up on herself or hMay 8, 2026 · 37 minCHE Biography: Chris HadfieldThroughout his career, Chris Hadfield had many firsts. The first Canadian to spacewalk, operate the Canadarm, serve as Mission Specialist and command the International SpMay 5, 2026 · 44 minBuilding Film: Canadians In Early HollywoodDuring the Silent Film Era, the movie industry in Hollywood was built by Canadians. From "America's Sweetheart" Mary Pickford, to directors Mack Sennett and Al Christie, Apr 28, 2026 · 46 minThe Greatest Canadian: Tommy DouglasIn 2004, a poll was held to determine The Greatest Canadian. It was won by Tommy Douglas, the Father of Medicare in Canada and someone who had a massive impact on Canadia
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