Canadian History Ehx
Bringing Canada's history to everyone, the good, the bad, the weird.
Enjoy my podcasts Canadian History Ehx and From John to Justin
- My Substack Today! The story of Lea Roback, who got women the vote in Quebec, opposed apartheid, and fought for women's rights. Subscribe and receive these Canadian history stories in your e-mail every Monday and Thursday! 👇 canadaehx.substack.com/p/the-story-...
- The Winnipeg General Strike was a watershed moment in Canadian history. For six weeks from May to June 1919, 30,000 strikers brought the city to a standstill. The strike came to an end soon after Bloody Sunday but its impact was felt for decades. This is its story. 🧵1/15
- Jackie Shane was a prominent part of the Toronto jazz scene in the 1960s. A pioneering performer, she broke barriers as a transgender performer and became a Canadian music icon in the process. This is the story of the legendary Jackie Shane. 🧵1/14
- This past week, I've been hearing the term "Newfoundland Steak" quite a bit. So, I decided to dive into why fried bologna carries that name, and why nearly half of the bologna bought in Canada is bought in Newfoundland. This is the story of Newfoundland Steak! 🧵1/7
- What is Canada's Favourite Roadside Attraction? ROUND EIGHT We started with a list of 448 Roadside Attractions in Canada. Winner moves on to the Semi-Final! #CanadasFavouriteRoadsideAttraction Attraction info in 🧵👇 1. Giant Totem Pole 2. Fishermen's Monument
- May 15, 1969: Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Malone died in Montreal. The only NHL player to score seven goals in a game, he had 322 goals in 249 games. He also won two Stanley Cups during his career. Listen to my episode about him here 👇 pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/...
- If you have a copy of my book Canada's Main Street, share a photo of it and I will always retweet! Also, on my travels around Canada this year, I will be happy to sign any copies
- Until 1969, homosexual acts in private or public in Canada were listed under the Criminal Code as "gross indecency". A person caught in a same sex relationship faced jail time. That all changed (somewhat) with the Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1968/69. 🧵1/12
- The photo, titled Wait for Me, Daddy, is one of the most famous Canadian photos of the 20th century. Seen as a heartwarming photo of sacrifice during war, there is much more to tell about this photograph. This is the story of Wait for Me, Daddy. 🧵1/10
- Gump Worsley was born on this day in 1929 in Montreal. Learn more about this hockey legend's life in my thread from earlier this year!
