Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer is a holiday classic.
While the animation was done in the United States, nearly the entire voice cast was Canadian.
These are the Canadians who brought the story to life.
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On Aug. 16, 1933, an antisemitic group waved a swastika banner during a baseball game featuring a team made up of Jewish-Canadians in Toronto.
The incident sparked a riot that escalated with 10,000 people in the streets.
This is the story of the Christie Pits Riot.

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For decades, Fort William and Port Arthur, Ontario were separate communities. They had an intense rivalry until Jan. 1, 1970 when they merged.
Most wanted to call the new city Lakehead, but it was not to be.
This is the story of the Thunder Bay merger.

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On Sept. 1, 1905, Alberta became a province along with Saskatchewan.
One of the first tasks for the new province was to choose an official capital.
Two main options were considered, Edmonton and Calgary.
This is the story of how Edmonton became the capital.

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In 1891, the first bridge to cross Halifax Harbour was destroyed in a storm.
Two years later, the second bridge collapsed due to sea worms.
Rumours spread of a curse on the harbour.
For the third bridge, Halifax decided to leave nothing to chance.

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Wow!

This past week, one of our senior archdeacons who is originally from Uganda urged our clergy to pray for peace, “I’ve lived through six wars,” he said, “war always hurts regular people the most.”

When Trump, Smith, and Poilievre follow the same script, it’s not coincidence—it’s strategy.

Public broadcasters like CBC are our defense against disinformation and imported MAGA-style politics.

Protect the truth.
#SaveTheCBC #NoMAGAinCanada #MediaMatters #CBCForever

April 7, 1968:
Edwin Baker, the co-founder of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, died. Blinded during the First World War, he served as the Managing Director and General Secretary of the CNIB from 1920 to 1962.

His Heritage Minute 👇

April 7, 1868:
Father of Confederation and Member of Parliament Thomas D'Arcy McGee was assassinated by a member of the Fenian Brotherhood.
Patrick Whelan was put to death for the murder, but stated he didn't kill McGee.

Listen to my episode here 👇
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Throughout the federal election campaign, I am looking at elections from Canada's past.
Today, it is the 1925 election!
This election saw the Liberals finish with fewer seats than the Conservatives but hold onto power with support from the other parties.

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In BC this year, the public is subsidizing private schools to the tune of a staggering $570 million dollars, while public school boards struggle to balance their budgets. Let’s redirect that money back to public schools. #bced #bcpoli www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

“Craig Miller, Knox United Church minister, engages in a battle against reactionary forces — a struggle that changed my family trajectory.” 🏳️‍🌈

Today on my podcast Canada's Great War: Berlin Becomes Kitchener!
In 1916, Berlin, Ontario held a vote to change its name amid anti-German hysteria. Thus it became Kitchener, Ontario.
Listen on all podcast platforms.

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On this day in 1907, Fred Rose was born in Lublin, Russian Empire.
He is the only Member of Parliament ever convicted of a charge related to spying for a foreign country.
Let's learn more about the man who allegedly spied on Canada for the Soviets.

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Hope you enjoyed that quick look at pardons in Canada.

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