Today in Canadian History

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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 on that day in Canadian history. Today in Canadian History presents Canada’s past in a unique and accessible manner. The series is designed to be a first step to learning more about our past. We would like to remind Canadians not just about what makes our country great, but what makes it complicated, beaut...

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Jan. 7 – Hank Snow Performs at the Grand Ole Opry

Jan 7th, 2026 7:02 AM

Canadian country music star Hank Snow performs at the Grand Ole Opry......and nobody likes him.

Jan. 6 – Brother André Bessette Passes Away

Jan 6th, 2026 7:01 AM

Later known as Saint André Bessette, Brother André of Montreal died on this day back in 1937.

Jan 4 – Canadian Artist Pegi Nicol MacLeod is Born

Jan 4th, 2026 10:58 AM

We spoke with I spoke with Dr. Laura Brandon, a historian of Art and War at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa as well as author of "Pegi by Herself: the life of Pegi Nicol MacLeod, Canadian artist".

Jan. 3 – “How the Scots Invented Canada”

Jan 3rd, 2026 10:57 AM

Ken MacGoogan author of "How the Scots Invented Canada" spoke to us on the anniversary of the arrival of 300 immigrants from the Scottish Highlands on this day in 1802.

Highlight – Viola Desmond is physically removed from theatre

Jan 2nd, 2026 3:04 PM

In 1946, Viola Desmond was forcibly removed from a theatre in New Glasgow, NS for refusing to move from whites-only section.

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