March 16 – St. Urho’s Day
On March 16th Finnish Canadians gather to celebrate St. Urho's Day. To learn more I spoke with Dorothy Ahlgren, President of the Canadian Friends of Finland located in Ottawa.
16 Mar 9min
March 15 – King’s College Founded
King's College, later renamed University of Toronto, was founded by Royal Charter on this day back in 1827.
15 Mar 11min
March 14 – The One Big Union is Formed
A vote to form The One Big Union occurred at a three day conference in Calgary during March of 1919. To learn more we spoke with Dr. Ken Coates a professor of History as well as the Dean of Arts at th...
14 Mar 8min
March 11 – Richard Blanshard Arrives on Vancouver Island
The first governor of the Colony of Vancouver Island arrived on the island on this day back in 1850. To learn more we spoke with John Adams historian and author of "Old Square-Toes and His Lady: The L...
11 Mar 6min
March 9 – Arctic Winter Games
The first Arctic Winter Games were held in Yellowknife on this day back in 1970
9 Mar 5min
March 8 – International Women's Day Edition (Extended)
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, we spoke with Dr. Mona Gleason of the University of British Columbia about the history of women in Canada.
8 Mar 26min
March 7 – The Montreal Shamrocks
The Montreal Shamrocks won the Stanley Cup on this day back in 1900. To learn more we spoke with Dr. Matthew Barlow of John Abbott College.
7 Mar 5min
March 4 – Actor John Candy Passed
Canadian comedian and actor John Candy passed away on this day back in 1994.
4 Mar 4min
