March 31 – Last Tot of Rum for Navy
Likely that some members of the Canadian Navy woke up with a hangover on this day back in 1972. The previous day they were served the last ration of rum.
31 Mar 7min
March 30 – The Labrador Joins Newfoundland
On this day back in 1809, Labrador joined Newfoundland as a colony of the British Empire. To learn more about the history of Labrador, we spoke with author of "The Story of Labrador" Canadian Senator ...
30 Mar 6min
March 29: Budge Crawley Wins Oscar
In 1976, F.R. "Budge" Crawley accepted an Academy Award for his film The Man Who Skied Down Everest. It was the first time a Canadian-made film received an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.
29 Mar 8min
March 24 – Black Canadians Granted the Right to Vote
On March 24, 1837 Black Canadians were granted the right to vote in elections. To learn more we spoke with Rosemary Saidler, the President of the Ontario Black History Society.
24 Mar 8min
March 23 – The Gazette Hits the Stands
The Halifax Gazette, Canada's first newspaper, is published for the first time back in 1752.
23 Mar 5min
March 21 – The North West Company Merges with the Hudson’s Bay Company
On March 21, 1821 the North West Company was forced to merge with the Hudson's Bay Company. To learn more we spoke with Marty Mascarin, of the Fort William Historical Park.
21 Mar 5min
March 18 – The SS Beaver Arrived at the Pacific Coast
The SS Beaver, the first steamship to operate in the Pacific Northwest, arrived at the coast on this day back in 1836.
18 Mar 7min
March 17 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Celebrated in Ireland, Canada and around the world. Have a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day!
17 Mar 10min
