October 8 – Multiculturalism Policies Introduced
The first ever policies regarding multiculturalism were announced on this date back in 1971.
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Each episode of Today in Canadian History contains an interview with a Canadian professor, journalist, author, or “everyday” historian and focuses on a unique event or moment that took place...
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20 of 226 episodesOctober 7 – First concert of the NAC Orchestra
Back in 1969, 46 nervous and excited performers stepped onstage at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
October 5 – Laurie Skreslet becomes first Canadian to climb Everest
Back in 1982, Laurie Skreslet became the first Canadian to reach the top of Mount Everest. Canadian Pat Morrow followed only days later.
October 1 – Artist Paul Kane returns to Toronto
The famous Canadian painter returns to Toronto after more than two years in the West.
September 29 – The Aloutte 1
We spoke with astronaut Robert Thirsk: the Canadian who has spent the most time in space.
September 27 – Stanley Park opened in Vancouver
Park opened to public for the first time back in 1888.
September 24 – Canada Lifts Sanctions Against South Africa
We spoke with Dr. Linda Freeman, a professor at the University of Carleton.
September 23 – Mack Sennett releases first film
Back in 1912 in New York, Quebec-born Mack Sennett releases his first Keystone Comedy film.
September 21 – The Toonie is Unveiled to the Public
Brent Townsend is the the artist who designed the polar bear on the reverse of the Canadian two dollar coin.
September 20 – First signing of Treaty 5
Treaty 5 is signed for the first time at Berens River, Manitoba back in 1875.
September 17 – Fire on the SS Noronic kills over 115 people
Back in 1949, a fire on the ship kills over 115 people. The ship was docked on the shore of Lake Ontario.
September 16 – Construction begins on the Canso Causeway
Construction begins on this day back in 1952, connecting Cape Breton Island by road to Nova Scotia.
September 15 – “The Greenpeace” Sets Sail in 1971
Historian, ecologist and co-founder of Greenpeace International, Rex Weyler discusses the early days of Greenpeace.
September 10 -1939 Canada Declares War on Germany
We spoke with associate professor Pat Brennan about how WWII built Canada as a nation.
September 8 – The Children of the Klondike
We spoke with historian and author Frances Backhouse about the birth of Dawson Klondike Schultz on Sept. 8, 1897 and the "Children of the Kl...
September 7 – CBC Television Begins First Broadcast
We spoke with FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting spokesperson Ian Morrison about the launch of CBC Television.
September 2 – Celebrating the Discovery of the Wreckage of RMS Titanic
Members of a joint French-American expedition celebrate the discovery of the wreckage of Titanic, which they had found on Sept. 1, 1985
September 1 – Saskatchewan and Alberta become provinces (special edition!)
Back in 1905, Saskatchewan and Alberta officially become provinces.
August 31 – (First French Episode!) Opening of the Ouimetoscope Cinema.
In 1907, Leo-Ernest Ouimet opens the largest theater in North America exclusively dedicated to showing movies.
August 30 – Vicki Keith becomes the first person to swim across all 5 Great Lakes
Back in 1988, Canadian Vicki Keith stepped onto the shore of Lake Ontario and became the first person to swim across all five of the Great L...