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Thank you to @shadedtrillium and the anonymous person who donated yesterday!
It is a lot of work to research, write and share Canada's history each day. Your support means a lot :)

You can support my Canadian history work with a donation at 👇
https://www. buymeacoffee.com/craigU

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Thank you to @shadedtrillium and the anonymous person who donated yesterday!
It is a lot of work to research, write and share Canada's history each day. Your support means a lot :)

You can support my Canadian history work with a donation at 👇
https://www. buymeacoffee.com/craigU

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Today's thrift store haul!

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Today's thrift store haul!

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Received these two items in the mail!
An election campaign material from Diefenbaker's 1958 campaign.
A letter from 1903, asking for quotes on lumber to build a house!
Thank you!

Have something to send? You can here 👇
Craig Baird
PO Box 2384
Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta
T7Z1X8

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Received these two items in the mail!
An election campaign material from Diefenbaker's 1958 campaign.
A letter from 1903, asking for quotes on lumber to build a house!
Thank you!

Have something to send? You can here 👇
Craig Baird
PO Box 2384
Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta
T7Z1X8

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The Canadian History Ehx podcast schedule for next month.
Hope everyone enjoys the episodes coming up!

Subscribe here 👇
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-history-ehx/id1437838013
Amazon: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/d5e66 94c-b09b-48ca-8711-ea6029e29f45/canadian-history-ehx?refMarker=null
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YXOurIa vEa0gT9uvktPrg

Or on any other podcast platform

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The Canadian History Ehx podcast schedule for next month.
Hope everyone enjoys the episodes coming up!

Subscribe here 👇
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-history-ehx/id1437838013
Amazon: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/d5e66 94c-b09b-48ca-8711-ea6029e29f45/canadian-history-ehx?refMarker=null
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YXOurIa vEa0gT9uvktPrg

Or on any other podcast platform

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On this day in 2020, Rocky Johnson died.
Born in 1944 in Amherst, Nova Scotia, he and his partner Tony Atlas became the first Black champions in WWE history.
His wrestling career lasted from 1964 to 1991.
He trained his son, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, to wrestle in the 1990s.

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On this day in 2020, Rocky Johnson died.
Born in 1944 in Amherst, Nova Scotia, he and his partner Tony Atlas became the first Black champions in WWE history.
His wrestling career lasted from 1964 to 1991.
He trained his son, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, to wrestle in the 1990s.

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On this day in 2022, Alexa McDonough died.
In 1980, she became the leader of the Nova Scotia NDP. She led the party until 1994.
From 1997 to 2008, she was a Member of Parliament, and led the federal NDP from 1995 to 2003, through two elections.

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On this day in 2022, Alexa McDonough died.
In 1980, she became the leader of the Nova Scotia NDP. She led the party until 1994.
From 1997 to 2008, she was a Member of Parliament, and led the federal NDP from 1995 to 2003, through two elections.

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On this day in 1968, Bill Masterton died.
While playing with the Minnesota North Stars two days earlier, he hit his head on the ice during a game after a hit.
The Bill Masterton Trophy honours him.
Helmets were not required in the NHL until the 1979-80 season.

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On this day in 1968, Bill Masterton died.
While playing with the Minnesota North Stars two days earlier, he hit his head on the ice during a game after a hit.
The Bill Masterton Trophy honours him.
Helmets were not required in the NHL until the 1979-80 season.

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On this day in 1882, Henry Burr was born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick.
As a singer, he produced over 12,000 recordings (by his own estimate). His recordings have sold an estimated 240 million records.
He also began working in radio in the 1920s.
He died in 1941.

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On this day in 1882, Henry Burr was born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick.
As a singer, he produced over 12,000 recordings (by his own estimate). His recordings have sold an estimated 240 million records.
He also began working in radio in the 1920s.
He died in 1941.

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On this day in 1879, Mazo de la Roche was born in Newmarket, Ontario.
She published her first story in 1902. In 1922, she published her first book.
Her third novel, Jalna, started a series that brought her fame & fortune. The series has sold 11 million copies.
She died in 1961.

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On this day in 1879, Mazo de la Roche was born in Newmarket, Ontario.
She published her first story in 1902. In 1922, she published her first book.
Her third novel, Jalna, started a series that brought her fame & fortune. The series has sold 11 million copies.
She died in 1961.

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Happy birthday to Andrea Martin, born on this day in 1947!
Rising to fame on SCTV, she has acted consistently since the 1970s in television, film and theatre.
At one point, she was the sister-in-law of Martin Short.
She has won two Emmys and two Tonys during her career.

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Happy birthday to Andrea Martin, born on this day in 1947!
Rising to fame on SCTV, she has acted consistently since the 1970s in television, film and theatre.
At one point, she was the sister-in-law of Martin Short.
She has won two Emmys and two Tonys during her career.

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On this day in 1949, a Canadair North Star aircraft made the first non-stop flight across Canada.
It left Halifax and landed in Vancouver eight hours and 32 minutes later.
On board was a 14-man crew. The plane travelled at an average speed of 529 km/h.

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On this day in 1949, a Canadair North Star aircraft made the first non-stop flight across Canada.
It left Halifax and landed in Vancouver eight hours and 32 minutes later.
On board was a 14-man crew. The plane travelled at an average speed of 529 km/h.

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My post for today, about the woman who started the Klondike Gold Rush (based on some accounts)

Subscribe for free (or paid) and receive these unique Canadian history posts straight to your e-mail twice a week.

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My post for today, about the woman who started the Klondike Gold Rush (based on some accounts)

Subscribe for free (or paid) and receive these unique Canadian history posts straight to your e-mail twice a week.

Subscribe or Read here 👇
https://open.substack.com/pub/canadaeh x/p/the-woman-who-started-the-klondike?r=1ykiq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true

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Thank you to Paul, jdiz4shizzle and WatermanVJ for your donations yesterday!
Your support helps ensure I can keep sharing Canada's history every day through social media and my podcast :)

You can support my Canadian history work with a donation at https://www. buymeacoffee.com/craigU

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Thank you to Paul, jdiz4shizzle and WatermanVJ for your donations yesterday!
Your support helps ensure I can keep sharing Canada's history every day through social media and my podcast :)

You can support my Canadian history work with a donation at https://www. buymeacoffee.com/craigU

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On this day in 1914, Harold Russell was born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia.
During the Second World War he lost both his hands in an explosion.
In 1946, he was cast as Homer Parrish in The Best Years of Our Lives, for which he won an Oscar. He won a second inspirational Oscar, making him the only actor to win two Oscars for the same role.
He died in 2002.

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On this day in 1914, Harold Russell was born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia.
During the Second World War he lost both his hands in an explosion.
In 1946, he was cast as Homer Parrish in The Best Years of Our Lives, for which he won an Oscar. He won a second inspirational Oscar, making him the only actor to win two Oscars for the same role.
He died in 2002.

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On this day in 1947, William "Big Bill" Werbeniuk was born in Winnipeg.
In his snooker & pool career, he was one of the best players in the world.
He became famous for drinking during games, including allegedly once drinking 76 cans of lager in one game.
He died in 2003.

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On this day in 1947, William "Big Bill" Werbeniuk was born in Winnipeg.
In his snooker & pool career, he was one of the best players in the world.
He became famous for drinking during games, including allegedly once drinking 76 cans of lager in one game.
He died in 2003.

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On this day in 1997, Brigadier Dollard Ménard died. Born in Quebec in 1913, he was wounded five times during the Dieppe Raid.
He was the only commanding officer who landed at Dieppe to return after the raid.
He earned the DSO & Legion of Honour for his service.

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On this day in 1997, Brigadier Dollard Ménard died. Born in Quebec in 1913, he was wounded five times during the Dieppe Raid.
He was the only commanding officer who landed at Dieppe to return after the raid.
He earned the DSO & Legion of Honour for his service.

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On this day in 2013, Conrad Bain died.
Born in 1923 in Lethbridge, Alberta, he went into acting.
He acted at the Stratford Festival, and transitioned into television.
His most famous roles were as Phillip Drummond on Diff'rent Strokes & Dr. Arthur Harmon on Maude.

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On this day in 2013, Conrad Bain died.
Born in 1923 in Lethbridge, Alberta, he went into acting.
He acted at the Stratford Festival, and transitioned into television.
His most famous roles were as Phillip Drummond on Diff'rent Strokes & Dr. Arthur Harmon on Maude.

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On this day in 1976, Eaton's announced it was ending the Eaton's Catalogue due to declining sales for the company.
The Eaton's Catalogue was a defining part of Canadian culture and life since it was established in 1884.

Click below to learn more 👇
https://canadaehx.com/2019/11/13/eaton s-and-canada/

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On this day in 1976, Eaton's announced it was ending the Eaton's Catalogue due to declining sales for the company.
The Eaton's Catalogue was a defining part of Canadian culture and life since it was established in 1884.

Click below to learn more 👇
https://canadaehx.com/2019/11/13/eaton s-and-canada/

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On this day in 1942, the Canadian government ordered all male Japanese-Canadians between the ages of 18 & 45 to be removed from the coast of B.C.
Japanese-Canadian fishing was banned, as was their use of shortwave radios.

Click below to learn more 👇
https://canadaehx.com/2020/06/27/the-j apanese-internment/

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On this day in 1942, the Canadian government ordered all male Japanese-Canadians between the ages of 18 & 45 to be removed from the coast of B.C.
Japanese-Canadian fishing was banned, as was their use of shortwave radios.

Click below to learn more 👇
https://canadaehx.com/2020/06/27/the-j apanese-internment/

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Happy birthday to Kevin Durand, born on this day in 1974 in Thunder Bay!

In his acting career he has appeared in Mystery, Alaska, Real Steel, Cosmopolis, Vikings & Lost. He was also voiced Barry Burton in the Resident Evil games.

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Happy birthday to Kevin Durand, born on this day in 1974 in Thunder Bay!

In his acting career he has appeared in Mystery, Alaska, Real Steel, Cosmopolis, Vikings & Lost. He was also voiced Barry Burton in the Resident Evil games.