Jan. 24 – Japanese Canadian Internment
Discussion with Prof. W. Peter Ward about the internment of Japanese Canadians during WWII.
24 Jan 11min
Jan. 21 – The 1910 Spanish River Train Wreck
Over 40 people perished when train derailed west of Sudbury. In terms of fatalities, fourth worst in Canadian history.
21 Jan 5min
Jan. 20 – Doukhobors Arrive in Halifax
Over 2000 Doukhobors arrived in Halifax on this date back in 1899. To learn more we spoke with Professor Julie Rak of the University of Alberta.
20 Jan 8min
Jan. 19 – The Jets Leave Winnipeg
The NHL approved the sale of the Winnipeg Jets to investors in Phoenix on this date back in 1996. To learn more, we spoke with professor Jim Silver: author of "Thin Ice: Money, Politics, and the Demis...
19 Jan 7min
Jan. 18 – Canadian Content Rules Come into Effect
We spoke with FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting's Ian Morrison on the anniversary of the CRTC's new Canadian Content rules coming into effect back in 1971.
18 Jan 7min
Jan. 17 – Jacques Plante and Facial Protection in Hockey
To learn more about the introduction of head and facial protection in hockey we spoke with Dr. Bob Pashby on anniversary of NHL goalie Jacques Plante.
17 Jan 6min
Jan. 13 – Major Gustave Biéler is Arrested by the Gestapo
We spoke with Major Gustave Biéler's daughter Jacqueline Bieler, on the anniversary of his 1944 arrest while aiding the French Resistance in WWII.
13 Jan 10min
Jan. 11 – John A. Macdonald is Born pt. 2 of 2
In part two, we discuss Sir John A. Macdonald: the man, with Richard J. Gwyn author of "John A, The Man Who Made Us".
11 Jan 9min
