Canadian History

• How rum fuelled ‘alcoholic capitalism’ in Canada’s early economy

  Historian Allan Greer is hoping to address some gaps in the historical record with a new book called Canada, in the Age of Rum.

  Canada

  Apr 18
  
• Former PM Joe Clark’s boyhood home hits the market for less than $1 million

  A historic Alberta home once owned by former prime minister Joe Clark’s family has been listed for sale, offering a blend of heritage charm for history lovers.

  Canada

  Mar 28
  
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• ‘Priceless’: More cannons, century-old machine guns discovered at PNE in Vancouver

  Work crews have discovered more historic artillery pieces and captured World War I trophies buried at Hastings Park in East Vancouver.

  Canada

  May 2, 2025
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• Hundreds flock to Alberta legislature grounds to celebrate Alberta Day

  Hundreds of people flocked to the legislature grounds Sunday for celebrations.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2024
• Alberta politicians call Manitoba premier-designate’s win historic: ‘This is huge’

  'I think that young people are looking at this and seeing an entire world of possibility opening up,' Edmonton city councillor Aaron Paquette said.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023
• Historic hockey stick on display at N.S. museum highlights Mi’kmaw roots of the game

  David Foster Carter calls himself the Hockey Holmes Heritage Detective and says the 127-year-old Caruk could be the oldest-known, Mi’kmaw-made stick.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
• Montreal will not return toppled John A. Macdonald statue

  John A. Macdonald championed the assimilation of Indigenous people and is considered to be the architect of the residential school system.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
• Black History Manitoba, human rights museum team up for Emancipation Day event

  An event this Friday at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights aims to celebrate the accomplishments of Black Canadians and recognize an important historical day on the calendar.

  Education

  Aug 1, 2023
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• Can you pass the citizenship test? Most Canadians would fail, poll suggests

  In a survey of 1,512 Canadian adults, Leger found that only 23 per cent would pass the citizenship test, based on their answers to 10 randomly selected questions.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2023
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• 120 years later: How the Frank Slide reshaped the land, legacy of the Crowsnest Pass

  Frank Slide isn't the only tragedy the community endured. The Crowsnest Pass, which encompasses several towns at the eastern edge of Alberta's Rockies, has a storied past.

  Features

  Apr 27, 2023