Tommy Prince

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Tommy Prince

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One of the most decorated soldiers in Canadian history, and a man who faced danger repeatedly in battle, and racism back home, Tommy Prince was a legend in Canadian military history. 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 19, 2020

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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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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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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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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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The Champlain Sea: For a brief period of time, about 3,000 years, there was an entire sea in the confines of Canada, and the United States. In my new short-form history dives called Penny Sized History, I look at the history of the Champlain Sea. Support:... by Canadian History Ehx
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Who Was Bill Barilko?: Every Canadian knows the song about him, and the myth surrounding him, but who was Bill Barilko? Where did the man who scored the winning goal for Toronto in the Stanley Cup Final grow up, how did he die and how did they search for him when he went... 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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A History Of Western Separation Movements: Since Confederation, provinces have been trying to leave Canada. These days, western or Alberta separation seems to be the hot-button topic but not only is it nearly impossible to accomplish, its just a bad idea. In my latest episode of Canadian... 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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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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The Alberta Rat Patrol: If you look at a large map of the distribution of brown and black rats, you will see they cover the planet. You will also see a large Alberta-shaped space on that map. This is the story of the Alberta Rat Patrol, which has worked since the 1950s to... 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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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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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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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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Israel Umbach And The Stony Plain Chained Train 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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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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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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Don McLeod: He was a goalie who could defeat Bobby Orr in the Memorial Cup, but he only played 18 games in the NHL for two teams. Nonetheless, Don McLeod would go on to become one of the greatest goalies in the history of the rival WHA. Today, we learn his... by Canadian History Ehx
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The Matchless Six: In today’s short look at Canada’s history, I dive into the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam and tell the story of the Matchless Six. In a time when some people thought women couldn’t compete at the Olympic level, six women from Canada showed them how wrong... 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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The Half-Century Margarine Ban by Canadian History Ehx
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Canada and the Coronation: The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1952 was a huge moment for the 20th century. It was also a big moment for Canada as a member of the Commonwealth, and the efforts to bring the Coronation to Canadian television screens would involve fighter jets,... 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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George Dixon: Considered to be the greatest featherweight boxer in history, and the first black person to win a world championship, George Dixon was a marvel of athleticism and a Canadian hero. This is the story of Little Chocolate, the boxer who changed the... by Canadian History Ehx
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