October 7 – First concert of the NAC Orchestra
Back in 1969, 46 nervous and excited performers stepped onstage at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
7 Okt 7min
October 6 – Radio station opens in Aklavik, NWT
Back in 1925, station opens in Aklavik, NWT as part of the North West Territories and Yukon Radio System.
6 Okt 7min
October 5 – Laurie Skreslet becomes first Canadian to climb Everest
Back in 1982, Laurie Skreslet became the first Canadian to reach the top of Mount Everest. Canadian Pat Morrow followed only days later.
5 Okt 9min
October 4 – Pianist Glenn Gould dies
Glenn Gould passed away on this day back in 1982. He was 50.
4 Okt 9min
October 1 – Artist Paul Kane returns to Toronto
The famous Canadian painter returns to Toronto after more than two years in the West.
1 Okt 8min
September 30 – Arctic explorer John Rae is born
John Rae is born in Scotland on this day back in 1813.
30 Sep 12min
September 29 – The Aloutte 1
We spoke with astronaut Robert Thirsk: the Canadian who has spent the most time in space.
29 Sep 7min
September 28 – Pierre Elliot Trudeau Passes Away
Historian and author John English discusses the legacy of Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau.
28 Sep 10min
