Johnny Quilty

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Johnny Quilty

FromCanadian History Ehx

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Sep 6, 2019

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He was on his way to NHL stardom after winning the Calder Trophy as the best rookie in the NHL. Unfortunately, the Second World War and a horrific on-ice injury would end his career after two seasons. This is the story of Johnny Quilty Support: patreon.com/canadaehxDonate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigUDonate: canadaehx.comE-mail: craig@canadaehx.comTwitter: twitter.com/craigbairdInstagram: @Bairdo37YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

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Sep 6, 2019

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Follow me as I explore the good, the bad and the weird of Canada's history from the pre-colonial era to 25 years ago. Whatever you want to know about Canadian history, this is your one-stop shop.

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Blairmore’s Communist Council: The thought of a Communist-led town council seems very unlikely today, but for a period of three years in the 1930s, Blairmore, Alberta had one such council and they brought in some unique changes to the community. Enjoy my latest short look at... by Canadian History Ehx
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The Fate Of Henry Hudson: He was one of the greatest explorers of the New World, with several geographical locations named for him. Unfortunately, he, along with seven of his crew and his son, were left for dead on a boat in Hudson Bay after his crew mutinied against him. What... by Canadian History Ehx
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The Epic B.C. Earthquake of 1700 AD: It was an earthquake that shook 1,000 kilometres of land, registered 9 on the Richter Scale and sent a 10-foot-high tsunami towards Japan on Jan. 26, 1700. Today, I am looking at the giant earthquake that rocked British Columbia in the evening of that... by Canadian History Ehx
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The Battle of Hudson's Bay: It was the largest Arctic naval battle in North American history, and it was fought on the shores of Hudson's Bay hundreds of years ago. This battle is little-known, little-remembered but still very important when it comes to the history of Canada and... by Canadian History Ehx
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When The Newton Boys Terrorized Saskatchewan: For a period of time in 1922, small towns in Saskatchewan were under the gun from an outlaw gang that was robbing and pillaging their way through the province. Who was that gang that came into the province, rampaged through, and then left without ever... by Canadian History Ehx
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Johnny Quilty: He was on his way to NHL stardom after winning the Calder Trophy as the best rookie in the NHL. Unfortunately, the Second World War and a horrific on-ice injury would end his career after two seasons. This is the story of Johnny Quilty Support:... by Canadian History Ehx
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School's Out For Gopher Day In Saskatchewan: On May 1, 1917, thousands of children from hundreds of school were given the day off. Why? To kill 500,000 gophers in a governmental effort to rid the province of the animal. Did it do more harm than good? What was the experience of gopher day like... by Canadian History Ehx
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Amber Valley: Grit and Determination: From 1909 to 1911, 1,000 African-Americans came from the American South to Alberta and Saskatchewan. Before racist attitudes closed the door on the immigration, those black settlers would found several communities in the prairie provinces. One of... by Canadian History Ehx
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Canada's Own Prohibition Era: While the American Prohibition Era gets much more attention, Canada had various levels of prohibition before the United States did, from the municipal all the way to the federal level. In this week's podcast, I am looking at how Canada implemented... by Canadian History Ehx
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The Lost NWMP Patrol of 1911: On Dec. 21, 1911, four men set out on a journey from Fort McPherson to Dawson City. None of the men, nor their dogs, would ever make the destination. Today, we look at one of the biggest tragedies in the history of the NWMP-RCMP, the lost patrol of... by Canadian History Ehx
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How The Provinces Were Named: From British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador each province and territory has a unique story to tell with its name. In this episode of Penny Sized History, I look at the origin of each name. If you enjoy the episode, please give it a like and... by Canadian History Ehx
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Did Henry Sinclair Land In Canada In 1398?: Three centuries after the Vikings and a century before Cabot, did a man by the name of Henry Sinclair land in Nova Scotia? The evidence is sketchy but the story is interesting, so let's take a look at Henry Sinclair and his apparent voyage across the... by Canadian History Ehx
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The North West Company: From 1784 to 1821, the North West Company would employ several legendary explorers, found many forts that became prominent Canadian communities, and start a war with the Hudson's Bay Company. In this look at Canadian history, I am going to dive into... by Canadian History Ehx
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The Republic of Canada: While Canada is a constitutional monarchy today with a parliament, there was a brief Republic of Canada for a few months in 1837 and 1838. Its story is one of rebellion, open war with the British and some very poor planning. Oh, and there is also a... by Canadian History Ehx
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Hal Winkler: If he was born a few years earlier, or a few years later, Hal Winkler would probably be in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, his career lasted only two seasons in the NHL before he was in the minors for good. Yet, he holds a regular season... by Canadian History Ehx
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The Sunnyslope Shelter: In today’s brief look at various aspects of Canadian history, I explore the Sunnyslope Shelter. This small dugout in the middle of a field in Central Alberta was once home to two men over 100 years ago. Today, it is a provincial historical site and a... by Canadian History Ehx
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Eddie Panagabko: He spent part of a season with the Boston Bruins, and then went on to have success in the WHL on a team that would eventually make its own way into the NHL. Today on Small Town Hockey Heroes, I look at the story of Eddie Panagabko of Torquay,... by Canadian History Ehx
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The Pemmican War: After a two week break, I come back to Canadian history and a look at a war fought between two fur trading companies that few people know about: The Pemmican War! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU... by Canadian History Ehx
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Eaton’s And Canada: It was the largest department store chain in Canada, and a defining part of our culture, and then it was gone. This is the story of the rise and fall of Eaton’s, the most famous department store in Canadian history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx... by Canadian History Ehx
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A Celebration Of Great Canadian Moustaches: Going through Canadian history, there have been many great moustaches. From the neat and tidy moustache of Sir Robert Borden, to the wild moustache of Lanny McDonald. In celebration of Movember, I dive into the world of moustaches and look at some of... by Canadian History Ehx
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The Confederation Train: During Canada’s Centennial in 1967, the Confederation Train took Canada’s history to dozens of cities and hundreds of thousands of Canadians. Over the course of the year, the train would stop in cities and spread the message of our history. ... by Canadian History Ehx
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Joseph Montferrand: Joseph Montferrand was a man of exceptional strength and moral code who became a hero to the French-Canadian loggers he worked with. Today, he has become a Canadian folk hero for his tales of amazing strength and ability to bring people together.... by Canadian History Ehx
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