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In 1874, the new North West Mounted Police began their long march from Manitoba to present-day Alberta. It was a terribly-planned march to the west that nearly ended the force before it ever got started.

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In 1953, Stratford, Ontario opened its first festival under a tent with Alec Guinness speaking the first lines of Richard III. From there, Stratford became the centre of theatre in Canada.

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She has been called Canada's Titanic. In 1914, while sailing in fog in the St. Lawrence River, the Empress of Ireland was struck by another ship and went beneath the waves in minutes. Over 1,000 people died.

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From the early-1900s to the late-1910s, Tom Longboat was the greatest marathon runner in the world. Along the way, he also served with distinction in the First World War.

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My live show at the Canadian National Exhibition on Aug. 19, which was all about the history of the CNE. As this was recorded in a large room, the audio isn't as stellar as usual. Enjoy!

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Igor Gouzenko came to Canada as a Soviet cipher clerk. His defection would change the course of the 20th century and help spark the era known as The Cold War.

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For one year, Canadians from coast to coast got up and celebrated the country and its history. From walks across Canada to Centennial Projects, from Expo 67 to Bathtub Races, it was a year to remember.

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It was a journey over hundreds of kilometres of the Canadian west, through mountain passes and along rivers. For months, 150 men and one women ventured towards the gold fields of the Cariboo in a legendary undertaking.

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For almost 150 years, Eaton's was one of the most important companies in Canada. From its catalogue to the Santa Claus Parade, to its massive impact on Canadian culture. The company was once one of the largest in Canada before its sudden demise in the 1990s.

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Jerry Potts was the son of an Indigenous mother and a Scottish father, and throughout his life he cemented himself as a legendary figure in the Canadian West. Without him, it is possible the North West Mounted Police may have never lasted long enough to become the RCMP.

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