Canadian History Ehx
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Host of the podcast\radio show Canadian History Ehx. Author of "Canada's Main Street: The Epic Story of The Trans-Canada Highway" Sharing Canada's history daily!
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I'm currently fundraising to raise money for a coast-to-coast-to-coast journey around Canada with my dog Berton in 2026.
I want to turn the journey into a book about Canada's past and present.
You can support the fundraiser here 👇
gofund.me/efb41c33a
I want to turn the journey into a book about Canada's past and present.
You can support the fundraiser here 👇
gofund.me/efb41c33a
Donate to The 2026 Canada Tour, organized by Craig Baird
In the summer of 2025, I endeavored to travel across Canada over the course of 53 days. My hope was t… Craig Baird needs your support for The 2026 Canada Tour
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November 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I'm currently fundraising to raise money for a coast-to-coast-to-coast journey around Canada with my dog Berton in 2026.
I want to turn the journey into a book about Canada's past and present.
You can support the fundraiser here 👇
gofund.me/efb41c33a
I want to turn the journey into a book about Canada's past and present.
You can support the fundraiser here 👇
gofund.me/efb41c33a
Thank you to Steve, Rob and the anonymous person for your donations yesterday!
Your support of my work means a lot :)
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu
Your support of my work means a lot :)
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu
Craig Baird is creating Canadian history content
Hello!Bringing Canadian history to people is my full-time job through my podcast Canadian History Ehx, and on social media.I love Canadian history and I share my passion with my listeners and viewers.
www.buymeacoffee.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Thank you to Steve, Rob and the anonymous person for your donations yesterday!
Your support of my work means a lot :)
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu
Your support of my work means a lot :)
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu
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50 years ago today, Nov. 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank beneath the waves of Lake Superior during a massive storm.
The sinking took the lives of all 29 men on the ship, and became immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's song.
This is the story of this terrible tragedy.
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The sinking took the lives of all 29 men on the ship, and became immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's song.
This is the story of this terrible tragedy.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
50 years ago today, Nov. 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank beneath the waves of Lake Superior during a massive storm.
The sinking took the lives of all 29 men on the ship, and became immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's song.
This is the story of this terrible tragedy.
🧵1/20
The sinking took the lives of all 29 men on the ship, and became immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's song.
This is the story of this terrible tragedy.
🧵1/20
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On Nov. 10, 1979, a 106-car freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed and caught fire in Mississauga.
The incident led to the largest evacuation in North American history to that point.
Not a single life was lost.
This is the story of the Mississauga Miracle.
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The incident led to the largest evacuation in North American history to that point.
Not a single life was lost.
This is the story of the Mississauga Miracle.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On Nov. 10, 1979, a 106-car freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed and caught fire in Mississauga.
The incident led to the largest evacuation in North American history to that point.
Not a single life was lost.
This is the story of the Mississauga Miracle.
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The incident led to the largest evacuation in North American history to that point.
Not a single life was lost.
This is the story of the Mississauga Miracle.
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When his battalion was pinned down in the Battle of the Ancre Heights, James Richardson started playing his bagpipes and marching ahead as the Germans fired on him.
His bravery inspired his fellow soldiers, who then led a successful attack.
This is his badass story.
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His bravery inspired his fellow soldiers, who then led a successful attack.
This is his badass story.
🧵 1/10
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
When his battalion was pinned down in the Battle of the Ancre Heights, James Richardson started playing his bagpipes and marching ahead as the Germans fired on him.
His bravery inspired his fellow soldiers, who then led a successful attack.
This is his badass story.
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His bravery inspired his fellow soldiers, who then led a successful attack.
This is his badass story.
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When Hollywood Does Canada: The Great Escape
A great movie from the 1960s, but one that eliminated the 150 Canadians who played a critical role in the escape. Instead, Americans were made the central characters and heroes.
youtube.com/shorts/CEVTx...
A great movie from the 1960s, but one that eliminated the 150 Canadians who played a critical role in the escape. Instead, Americans were made the central characters and heroes.
youtube.com/shorts/CEVTx...
When Hollywood Does Canada: The Great Escape
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November 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
When Hollywood Does Canada: The Great Escape
A great movie from the 1960s, but one that eliminated the 150 Canadians who played a critical role in the escape. Instead, Americans were made the central characters and heroes.
youtube.com/shorts/CEVTx...
A great movie from the 1960s, but one that eliminated the 150 Canadians who played a critical role in the escape. Instead, Americans were made the central characters and heroes.
youtube.com/shorts/CEVTx...
Fellow podcasters, I am currently up for four awards at the Canadian Podcast Awards!
Voting ends on Nov. 22
Very much appreciate a vote in these categories :)👇
canpodawards.ca/vote
Voting ends on Nov. 22
Very much appreciate a vote in these categories :)👇
canpodawards.ca/vote
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Fellow podcasters, I am currently up for four awards at the Canadian Podcast Awards!
Voting ends on Nov. 22
Very much appreciate a vote in these categories :)👇
canpodawards.ca/vote
Voting ends on Nov. 22
Very much appreciate a vote in these categories :)👇
canpodawards.ca/vote
Christmas is coming, and my book "Canada's Main Street: The Epic Story of the Trans-Canada Highway" makes a great gift!
You can get it online and in bookstores
If you are in the Edmonton area, I'll sign it for you :)
buff.ly/8lsxWlW
You can get it online and in bookstores
If you are in the Edmonton area, I'll sign it for you :)
buff.ly/8lsxWlW
November 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Christmas is coming, and my book "Canada's Main Street: The Epic Story of the Trans-Canada Highway" makes a great gift!
You can get it online and in bookstores
If you are in the Edmonton area, I'll sign it for you :)
buff.ly/8lsxWlW
You can get it online and in bookstores
If you are in the Edmonton area, I'll sign it for you :)
buff.ly/8lsxWlW
I will be on CBC Radio Newfoundland tomorrow to talk about Canadians soldiers from the First and Second World Wars.
I will also be on 880 CHED at 2:35 pm today to talk about the role Canadian women played in the wars of the 20th century.
I will also be on 880 CHED at 2:35 pm today to talk about the role Canadian women played in the wars of the 20th century.
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I will be on CBC Radio Newfoundland tomorrow to talk about Canadians soldiers from the First and Second World Wars.
I will also be on 880 CHED at 2:35 pm today to talk about the role Canadian women played in the wars of the 20th century.
I will also be on 880 CHED at 2:35 pm today to talk about the role Canadian women played in the wars of the 20th century.
The 1962 Grey Cup became known as The Fog Bowl.
The fog was thick enough that many fans could not see action on the field. The game was suspended in the fourth quarter and continued the next day. It is the only Grey Cup to ever suspend play.
Winnipeg defeated Hamilton 28-27.
The fog was thick enough that many fans could not see action on the field. The game was suspended in the fourth quarter and continued the next day. It is the only Grey Cup to ever suspend play.
Winnipeg defeated Hamilton 28-27.
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The 1962 Grey Cup became known as The Fog Bowl.
The fog was thick enough that many fans could not see action on the field. The game was suspended in the fourth quarter and continued the next day. It is the only Grey Cup to ever suspend play.
Winnipeg defeated Hamilton 28-27.
The fog was thick enough that many fans could not see action on the field. The game was suspended in the fourth quarter and continued the next day. It is the only Grey Cup to ever suspend play.
Winnipeg defeated Hamilton 28-27.
When his battalion was pinned down in the Battle of the Ancre Heights, James Richardson started playing his bagpipes and marching ahead as the Germans fired on him.
His bravery inspired his fellow soldiers, who then led a successful attack.
This is his badass story.
🧵 1/10
His bravery inspired his fellow soldiers, who then led a successful attack.
This is his badass story.
🧵 1/10
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
When his battalion was pinned down in the Battle of the Ancre Heights, James Richardson started playing his bagpipes and marching ahead as the Germans fired on him.
His bravery inspired his fellow soldiers, who then led a successful attack.
This is his badass story.
🧵 1/10
His bravery inspired his fellow soldiers, who then led a successful attack.
This is his badass story.
🧵 1/10
On this day in 1963, Gordie Howe scored his 545th career goal, breaking the record set by Maurice Richard. Howe finished his career with a record 801 goals. That record was broken by Wayne Gretzky on March 23, 1994. Howe now sits third all-time behind Ovechkin and Gretzky.
November 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
On this day in 1963, Gordie Howe scored his 545th career goal, breaking the record set by Maurice Richard. Howe finished his career with a record 801 goals. That record was broken by Wayne Gretzky on March 23, 1994. Howe now sits third all-time behind Ovechkin and Gretzky.
On this day in 1918, the Western Union Cable Office in North Sydney, Nova Scotia received a top-secret coded message from Europe stating that all fighting would cease on Nov. 11, 1918 at 11 a.m. The news leaked, and an impromptu parade and celebration was held in the community.
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
On this day in 1918, the Western Union Cable Office in North Sydney, Nova Scotia received a top-secret coded message from Europe stating that all fighting would cease on Nov. 11, 1918 at 11 a.m. The news leaked, and an impromptu parade and celebration was held in the community.
On this day in 1934, the first penalty shot in NHL history was awarded to Montreal Canadiens forward Armand Mondou. He took the shot against Toronto goalie George Hainsworth, who stopped the shot. The penalty shot rule was added at the start of the 1934-35 season.
November 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
On this day in 1934, the first penalty shot in NHL history was awarded to Montreal Canadiens forward Armand Mondou. He took the shot against Toronto goalie George Hainsworth, who stopped the shot. The penalty shot rule was added at the start of the 1934-35 season.
On Nov. 10, 1979, a 106-car freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed and caught fire in Mississauga.
The incident led to the largest evacuation in North American history to that point.
Not a single life was lost.
This is the story of the Mississauga Miracle.
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The incident led to the largest evacuation in North American history to that point.
Not a single life was lost.
This is the story of the Mississauga Miracle.
🧵 1/12
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On Nov. 10, 1979, a 106-car freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed and caught fire in Mississauga.
The incident led to the largest evacuation in North American history to that point.
Not a single life was lost.
This is the story of the Mississauga Miracle.
🧵 1/12
The incident led to the largest evacuation in North American history to that point.
Not a single life was lost.
This is the story of the Mississauga Miracle.
🧵 1/12
50 years ago today, Nov. 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank beneath the waves of Lake Superior during a massive storm.
The sinking took the lives of all 29 men on the ship, and became immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's song.
This is the story of this terrible tragedy.
🧵1/20
The sinking took the lives of all 29 men on the ship, and became immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's song.
This is the story of this terrible tragedy.
🧵1/20
November 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
50 years ago today, Nov. 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank beneath the waves of Lake Superior during a massive storm.
The sinking took the lives of all 29 men on the ship, and became immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's song.
This is the story of this terrible tragedy.
🧵1/20
The sinking took the lives of all 29 men on the ship, and became immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's song.
This is the story of this terrible tragedy.
🧵1/20
On this day in 1941, Carrie Derick died.
Born in 1862 in Clarenceville, Canada East (Quebec), she was the first woman professor of a Canadian university. A leading geneticist and botanist, she also founded McGill University's genetics department.
Born in 1862 in Clarenceville, Canada East (Quebec), she was the first woman professor of a Canadian university. A leading geneticist and botanist, she also founded McGill University's genetics department.
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
On this day in 1941, Carrie Derick died.
Born in 1862 in Clarenceville, Canada East (Quebec), she was the first woman professor of a Canadian university. A leading geneticist and botanist, she also founded McGill University's genetics department.
Born in 1862 in Clarenceville, Canada East (Quebec), she was the first woman professor of a Canadian university. A leading geneticist and botanist, she also founded McGill University's genetics department.
Happy birthday to Andre De Grasse, born on this day in 1994 in Scarborough!
In his sprinting career, he has won two gold, two silver and three bronze at the Olympics. He also won a World Championship. He was the first Canadian sprinter to win three medals in a single Olympics.
In his sprinting career, he has won two gold, two silver and three bronze at the Olympics. He also won a World Championship. He was the first Canadian sprinter to win three medals in a single Olympics.
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Happy birthday to Andre De Grasse, born on this day in 1994 in Scarborough!
In his sprinting career, he has won two gold, two silver and three bronze at the Olympics. He also won a World Championship. He was the first Canadian sprinter to win three medals in a single Olympics.
In his sprinting career, he has won two gold, two silver and three bronze at the Olympics. He also won a World Championship. He was the first Canadian sprinter to win three medals in a single Olympics.
On this day in 1908, Charles Merritt was born in Vancouver.
During the Dieppe Raid in 1942, his bravery earned him the Victoria Cross. He was captured and sent to a POW camp. In June 1943, he escaped with 64 others. He was recaptured but survived the war. He died in 2000.
During the Dieppe Raid in 1942, his bravery earned him the Victoria Cross. He was captured and sent to a POW camp. In June 1943, he escaped with 64 others. He was recaptured but survived the war. He died in 2000.
November 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
On this day in 1908, Charles Merritt was born in Vancouver.
During the Dieppe Raid in 1942, his bravery earned him the Victoria Cross. He was captured and sent to a POW camp. In June 1943, he escaped with 64 others. He was recaptured but survived the war. He died in 2000.
During the Dieppe Raid in 1942, his bravery earned him the Victoria Cross. He was captured and sent to a POW camp. In June 1943, he escaped with 64 others. He was recaptured but survived the war. He died in 2000.
On this day in 1912, Louis Cyr died.
Born in 1863 in Quebec, he was called the strongest man to ever live. His feats included lifting 227 kg with one finger and backlifting 1,967 kg.
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Born in 1863 in Quebec, he was called the strongest man to ever live. His feats included lifting 227 kg with one finger and backlifting 1,967 kg.
Learn more in my deep dive 👇
canadaehx.com/2025/04/29/l...
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
On this day in 1912, Louis Cyr died.
Born in 1863 in Quebec, he was called the strongest man to ever live. His feats included lifting 227 kg with one finger and backlifting 1,967 kg.
Learn more in my deep dive 👇
canadaehx.com/2025/04/29/l...
Born in 1863 in Quebec, he was called the strongest man to ever live. His feats included lifting 227 kg with one finger and backlifting 1,967 kg.
Learn more in my deep dive 👇
canadaehx.com/2025/04/29/l...
On this day in 1845, Sir John Sparrow David Thompson was born. As Minister of Justice, he enacted the Criminal Code. He served as Prime Minister from 1892 until his death in 1894.
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Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
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November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 1845, Sir John Sparrow David Thompson was born. As Minister of Justice, he enacted the Criminal Code. He served as Prime Minister from 1892 until his death in 1894.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
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Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
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On this day in 1997, The Sweet Hereafter, directed by Atom Egoyan, premiered in Canada.
One of the greatest Canadian films ever made, it won the Grand Prix at Cannes, seven Genie Awards and earned two Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay.
One of the greatest Canadian films ever made, it won the Grand Prix at Cannes, seven Genie Awards and earned two Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay.
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 1997, The Sweet Hereafter, directed by Atom Egoyan, premiered in Canada.
One of the greatest Canadian films ever made, it won the Grand Prix at Cannes, seven Genie Awards and earned two Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay.
One of the greatest Canadian films ever made, it won the Grand Prix at Cannes, seven Genie Awards and earned two Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Thank you to Jo and Dave, J.la86, and the two anonymous individuals who donated :)
I truly appreciate your support of my work!
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu
I truly appreciate your support of my work!
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu
Craig Baird is creating Canadian history content
Hello!Bringing Canadian history to people is my full-time job through my podcast Canadian History Ehx, and on social media.I love Canadian history and I share my passion with my listeners and viewers.
www.buymeacoffee.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Thank you to Jo and Dave, J.la86, and the two anonymous individuals who donated :)
I truly appreciate your support of my work!
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu
I truly appreciate your support of my work!
If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at 👇
www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu
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Georgina Pope served in both the Second Boer War and the First World War.
As a nurse, she ran military hospitals, helped thousands of soldiers and was the first Canadian to receive the Royal Red Cross.
This is her amazing story.
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As a nurse, she ran military hospitals, helped thousands of soldiers and was the first Canadian to receive the Royal Red Cross.
This is her amazing story.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Georgina Pope served in both the Second Boer War and the First World War.
As a nurse, she ran military hospitals, helped thousands of soldiers and was the first Canadian to receive the Royal Red Cross.
This is her amazing story.
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As a nurse, she ran military hospitals, helped thousands of soldiers and was the first Canadian to receive the Royal Red Cross.
This is her amazing story.
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