#  @CraigBaird Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx Craig Baird, also known as Canadian History Ehx, has been sharing fascinating stories and facts about Canada's history on social media. Recently, he has been highlighting various topics, including the history of Canadian music, significant events, and notable figures. 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It was Canada's fourth straight gold medal in hockey. Canada outscored their opponents [--] to [--]. Walter Monson was the leading scorer with [--] points in six games" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2022311682471600270) 2026-02-13T14:07Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Conn Smythe with help from Jack Bickell put together a syndicate to buy the Toronto St. Patricks. He quickly changed the team name to the Maple Leafs and the team colours to blue and white. Smythe was the principal owner of the team from [----] to 1961" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2022645771762352404) 2026-02-14T12:15Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Hamby Shore was born in Ottawa. He won three Stanley Cups in his career. On Oct. [--] [----] he died of the Spanish Flu while playing for the Ottawa Senators. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 https://canadaehx.com/2024/11/28/hamby-shore/ https://canadaehx.com/2024/11/28/hamby-shore/" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021917631918281147) 2026-02-12T12:01Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] the NHL All-Star Game was played in Calgary at the Olympic Saddledome. Mario Lemieux was named MVP. After the game the players filmed a segment for the Northern Lights' song "Tears Are Not Enough". It is the only All-Star Game ever played in Calgary" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021971671754662216) 2026-02-12T15:36Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "Sources: IMDB: James Bond Wiki: Golden Globes: [---] Magazine: https://buff.ly/Vr5Sug6 https://buff.ly/PYexKHV https://buff.ly/RMIsCRW https://buff.ly/ph5Pndl https://buff.ly/Vr5Sug6 https://buff.ly/PYexKHV https://buff.ly/RMIsCRW https://buff.ly/ph5Pndl" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2022672313531957325) 2026-02-14T14:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "Toller Cranston was born on April [--] [----] in Hamilton. After living in Kirkland Lake his family moved to Montreal when he was [--]. He started skating when he was [--] but developed OsgoodSchlatter disease and spent eight weeks in a cast. 🧵 2/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2022702487266877708) 2026-02-14T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements "It is #IndigenousHistoryMonth and this is the story of Graham Greene Graham Greene was born on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario on June [--] [----]. He worked as a steelworker and welder before becoming an audio technician for rock bands in Newfoundland. 🧵1/5" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/1665022481131003909) 2023-06-03T15:47Z 65.9K followers, 210.1K engagements "Winston Churchill Helen Keller Robin Williams and the Dalai Lama all spoke at Massey Hall. In May [----] Charlie Parker Dizzy Gillespie Bud Powell Max Roach and Charles Mingus put on a performance at the hall. Various live albums have also been recorded there. 🧵10/14" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/1857847014605607284) 2024-11-16T18:03Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "Following Lightfoot's death in [----] a tribute concert was held at Massey Hall. Other musicians who have performed at Massey Hall include Joni Mitchell Tears for Fears Bob Dylan The Kinks Bob Marley Cream Ravi Shankar Ella Fitzgerald and Lenny Kravitz. 🧵9/14" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/1933902648152871094) 2025-06-14T15:01Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements "Happy birthday to Cree Summer born on this day in [----]. The daughter of Canadian actor Don Francks she grew up in Saskatchewan and Toronto. As a voice actress she has had many iconic roles including Penny on Inspector Gadget Susie on Rugrats and Elmyra on Animaniacs" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/1942180661651001788) 2025-07-07T11:15Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "The Great Escape which removed the [---] Canadians who helped orchestrate the actual event and made the Americans the heroes as usual It might not be a Christmas movie. but it used to be shown almost every Christmas. Who knows whats being filmed here https://t.co/qyxwhcGIV0 It might not be a Christmas movie. but it used to be shown almost every Christmas. Who knows whats being filmed here https://t.co/qyxwhcGIV0" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/1996781151185523186) 2025-12-05T03:18Z 65.8K followers, 94.3K engagements "On this day in [----] Alan Thicke died. Born in [----] in Kirkland Lake Ontario he rose to fame as Dr. Jason Seaver on Growing Pains. He also hosted several Canadian game shows and composed the themes to various shows including The Facts of Life and Wheel of Fortune" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/1999834259964428304) 2025-12-13T13:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "It is one of the most famous bridges in Canada. Stretching [---] metres long and [--] metres above the river [---] million people visit it annually. It has been featured in TV films and video games. This is the story of the Capilano Suspension Bridge The original suspension bridge was constructed in [----] by George Grant MacKay who consulted with the Squamish Nation on how to build the bridge. The bridge was made of hemp ropes with cedar planks to walk on. This bridge was replaced with a wire bridge in [----]. In [----] Edward Mahon a wealthy Englishman who owned many plots of land in the area bought" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2001684128568095089) 2025-12-18T16:01Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "British Columbia: The Columbia part of the name comes from the Columbia River which was named by Robert Gray in [----] for his ship Columbia Rediviva. In [----] Queen Victoria chose the name British Columbia to distinguish it from the Columbia District (Oregon). 🧵 2/15" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2007482185557639457) 2026-01-03T16:00Z 65.8K followers, 15.2K engagements "Alberta: The province was named for the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. She was the wife of the Marquess of Lorne who served as Governor General of Canada from [----] to [----]. Lake Louise in Banff National Park is also named for her. 🧵 3/15" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2007482187046703476) 2026-01-03T16:00Z 65.8K followers, 14.9K engagements "On this day in [----] Alexa McDonough died. Born in [----] in Ottawa she led the Nova Scotia NDP from [----] to [----] and the federal NDP from [----] to [----]. She served in Parliament from [----] to [----]. She later became president of Mount Saint Vincent University. 📸 Tannis Toohey" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2011770706283950491) 2026-01-15T12:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Gilles Villeneuve was born in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Quebec. He competed in Formula One from [----] to [----] and had [--] podium finishes. He won six Grands Prix. He died in a crash at the [----] Belgian Grand Prix. he is a member of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2012872770795823365) 2026-01-18T13:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] six Americans escaped Iran thanks to Canadian diplomats who hid them for months and then orchestrated their escape from the country in what is known as The Canadian Caper. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 https://canadaehx.com/2023/12/05/the-canadian-caper/ https://canadaehx.com/2023/12/05/the-canadian-caper/" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2016119343579300256) 2026-01-27T12:01Z 65.8K followers, 130.1K engagements "I am looking at how Canada's provincial borders were established. Today it is Ontario. The story of Ontario's borders include a near armed conflict with Manitoba a treaty that divided the Great Lakes and a slow expansion north. 🧵 1/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2016179612544344326) 2026-01-27T16:00Z 65.8K followers, 26.9K engagements "Happy birthday to Marnie McBean born on this day in [----] in Vancouver As a rower she won three Olympic gold medals and a bronze. She also won three World Championship and two Pan American Games gold medals. She has been a Senator since 2023" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2016537438605152737) 2026-01-28T15:42Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements ""On this day in [----] the Canadian government and Canadian officials in Iran (who protected the Americans for two months at great risk to themselves) with some assistance from the CIA rescued six Americans in hiding in Tehran Iran" There I fixed it for you. On this day in [----] CIA rescued six Americans in hiding at the Canadian Embassy in Tehran Iran. Learn more: https://t.co/vdskJFdi4v https://t.co/KNTdp0RyV4 On this day in [----] CIA rescued six Americans in hiding at the Canadian Embassy in Tehran Iran. Learn more: https://t.co/vdskJFdi4v https://t.co/KNTdp0RyV4" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2016577788921127220) 2026-01-28T18:23Z 65.8K followers, 248.3K engagements "My name is Craig Baird. I was born in Calgary and raised on a rural Alberta acreage surrounded by farms. I have lived most of my life in Alberta and I still live in the province. But I am Canadian first and Albertan second. I will never support Alberta separation" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2016901580633887119) 2026-01-29T15:49Z 65.8K followers, 261.3K engagements "To deal with this the British government created the Colony of New Brunswick in [----] and Nova Scotia's border was set at this point. From [----] to [----] the Colony of Cape Breton was to the north of Nova Scotia with the border being the Strait of Canso. 🧵 3/9" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2017266823377354961) 2026-01-30T16:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "In [----] Cape Breton was merged with Nova Scotia creating the final borders of the colony and later the province. Newfoundland's borders were long defined by the confines of the island. To the south are the French islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. 🧵 4/9" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2017266825017315330) 2026-01-30T16:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Yukon was split from the Northwest Territories by the federal government in [----]. The NWT-Yukon border mostly follows the divide between the Yukon Basin and the Mackenzie River drainage Basin. As for the Alaska-Yukon border that dates back much further. 🧵 5/7" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2017629065880989908) 2026-01-31T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In [----] when Alaska was controlled by the Russians the Anglo-Russian Treaty set the border along the 141st meridian west from Mt. St. Elias to the Arctic Ocean. In [----] an agreement between the United States and United Kingdom denied ocean access to the territory. 🧵 6/7" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2017629067336446299) 2026-01-31T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "On this day in [----] Ben Weider was born in Montreal. With his brother Joe he founded the International Federation of Bodybuilders. The brothers brought Arnold Schwarzenegger to California in [----]. He also wrote several best-selling books on Napoleon. He died in 2008" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2017938524952002712) 2026-02-01T12:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Louis St. Laurent was known as "Uncle Louis" to Canadians. His government brought in RRSPs and an early Medicare. It also began work on the St. Lawrence Seaway and Trans-Canada Highway. One of our greatest and most overlooked Prime Ministers. This is his story. 🧵 1/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2017961220884648262) 2026-02-01T14:00Z 65.8K followers, 56.8K engagements "Richard Pierpoint was kidnapped and enslaved for over two decades. He eventually escaped to the north and fought against the Americans in the American Revolution and the War of [----]. Today he is honoured in Canada. This is his story. 📸Malcolm Jones 🧵1/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2017991425850265780) 2026-02-01T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Richard Pierpoint was born in Senegal around [----]. At [--] he was kidnapped and enslaved. He was sold to a slave holder British officer named Pierpoint in the Hudson Valley. For the next [--] years little is known about the life of Richard Pierpoint. 🧵2/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2017991426974384151) 2026-02-01T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In June I want to embark on a coast-to-coast-to-coast journey around Canada with my dog Berton. I want turn the journey into videos and a book about Canada's past present and future. You can help support the project below 👇 https://gofund.me/0e77607f2 https://gofund.me/0e77607f2" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2018034935702143294) 2026-02-01T18:53Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Gene MacLellan was born in Val-d'Or Quebec. As a singer-songwriter he wrote Snowbird Put Your Hand in the Hand and The Call for Anne Murray. Elvis Loretta Lynn and Bing Crosby recorded his songs. He released four albums and had six Top [--] hits in Canada" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2018297131803484496) 2026-02-02T12:15Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "She is best known as Aunt Hetty on Road to Avonlea but her career was so much more than that. She appeared in over [---] films and TV shows including voicing characters in Heavy Metal Star Wars: Ewoks and The Care Bears. This is the story of Jackie Burroughs. 🧵 1/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2018338913799020786) 2026-02-02T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Prior to the Province of Manitoba there was the very brief not officially recognized Republic of Manitobah. It existed from [----] to [----] but wasn't recognized by the Colonial Office in London and eventually faded from existence" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2018452083813605815) 2026-02-02T22:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "With the unveiling of the official portrait of Stephen Harper I thought I would go through the official portraits of each Prime Minister. Note: Justin Trudeau and Mark Carney do not have official portraits yet. Let's begin 🧵 1/24" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019093723410272574) 2026-02-04T17:00Z 65.8K followers, 26.3K engagements "John Diefenbaker: Painted by Cleeve Horne it shows Dief with the gown he received from the University of Punjab. His hand is on his hip which is how he typically stood during speeches. Bold colours were used for his strong personality. It was unveiled in [----]. 🧵 14/24" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019093739906441643) 2026-02-04T17:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Lester B. Pearson: Painted by Hugh Mackenzie it shows Pearson in a chair with his hands clasped and his legs crossed. Unveiled in [----] Pearson called it "The Sloucher" and said it was unorthodox enough to be acceptable and different enough to be interesting. 🧵 15/24" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019093741085094071) 2026-02-04T17:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Paul Martin: Painted by Paul Wyse it features Paul Martin in a traditional business suit to reflect his background in the business world. He is wearing a Liberal red tie and gazing into the distance in thought. It was unveiled in [----]. 🧵 22/24" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019093749683417288) 2026-02-04T17:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Stephen Harper: Painted by Phil Richards it features many details including the flags of Alberta New Brunswick Ontario New Brunswick and the Kanai First Nation. There is also a Beatles mug his cat Stanley and a Calgary Flames pen. It was unveiled in [----]. 🧵 23/24" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019093750991970743) 2026-02-04T17:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "I hope you enjoyed that look the portraits of the prime ministers. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 🧵 24/24 http://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019093752518688824) 2026-02-04T17:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "The road to creating the Canadian flag was not an easy one and it took two years and a lot of debate to make it happen. On the one side you had John Diefenbaker. On the other was Lester B. Pearson. It was a battle for the ages. Enjoy my latest longer video" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019112057761853557) 2026-02-04T18:13Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Alexander Mackenzie: The Prime Minister Who Refused To Be Knighted From Sir John A. Macdonald to Sir Robert Borden every prime minister had Sir in front of their name. Except for Mackenzie who wanted to stay true to his working class roots. This is the story" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019176608049885561) 2026-02-04T22:29Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Christopher Plummer died. Born in Toronto in [----] he was the great-grandson of Prime Minister Sir John Abbott. In his acting career he won an Academy Award two Tonys and two Emmys along with nominations for a Grammy and Golden Globe" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019384292489502837) 2026-02-05T12:15Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "At [----] million square kilometres Hudson Bay is the second largest bay in the world. It is [---] times larger than the Red Sea and you can fit all the Great Lakes inside it five times over. But it used to be MUCH larger. This is the story of the Tyrrell Sea. 🧵 1/7" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019441098616189011) 2026-02-05T16:00Z 65.8K followers, 18.6K engagements "For thousands of years Hudson Bay was covered by the immense Laurentide Ice Sheet which was three to four kilometres thick overtop of the future bay. As the ice sheet retreated [----] years ago it left behind the shallow depression of the bay. 🧵 2/7" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019441100012810703) 2026-02-05T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "A clip from this week's episode of Canadian History Ehx about the [----] Winter Olympics in Calgary. The Calgary Olympics Torch Relay was the longest torch relay in history to that point. Over [---] million entries came in to be one of the [----] torchbearers" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019541810851508451) 2026-02-05T22:41Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "My Substack Today: The Trial of Patrick Whelan Accused of assassinating Thomas D'Arcy McGee some believe he was innocent. Subscribe to receive these Canadian history stories in your e-mail each week 👇 https://canadaehx.substack.com/p/the-trial-of-patrick-whelan https://canadaehx.substack.com/p/the-trial-of-patrick-whelan" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019554262708269100) 2026-02-05T23:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Since the 1950s when rats were first reported on the eastern border the Alberta Rat Patrol has kept the province (relatively) free of rats. In [----] there were [---] confirmed rat infestations. In [----] there were [--]. Each year the program costs $350000. Global distribution of the common rat https://t.co/FDYxsn2Yxl Global distribution of the common rat https://t.co/FDYxsn2Yxl" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019567725799231517) 2026-02-06T00:24Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Robert Borden was chosen as the new leader of the Conservatives. He said he would serve for one year. He served for [--] years and was Prime Minister from [----] to [----]. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 https://canadaehx.com/2021/02/05/sir-robert-borden/ https://canadaehx.com/2021/02/05/sir-robert-borden/" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019743169206800772) 2026-02-06T12:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Governor General John Buchan Lord Tweedsmuir slipped in his bathroom while shaving and hit his head on the bathtub at Rideau Hall. He died five days later. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 https://canadaehx.com/2022/06/17/john-buchan/ https://canadaehx.com/2022/06/17/john-buchan/" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019746672864075838) 2026-02-06T12:15Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Gord Downie was born. One of Canada's most iconic singer-songwriters he was the singer and lyricist for The Tragically Hip. He also released eight solo albums (three posthumously). He was twice named the Canadian Newsmaker of the Year" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019754221042606405) 2026-02-06T12:45Z 65.8K followers, 10.6K engagements "While Canada has hosted the Winter Olympics twice in [----] and [----] there were a lot of failed bids from the 1930s to the 1970s. Montreal tried many times as did Calgary Banff and Vancouver. This is the story of Canada's failed Winter Olympics bids 🧵 1/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019773241645019244) 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "In [----] Montreal made Canada's first bid for the Winter Olympics. The biggest challenger was Lake Placid USA. Despite Montreal having far more amenities and accommodations Lake Placid was chosen to host the [----] Winter Olympics. Montreal would try again though. 🧵 2/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019773243016515642) 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "In [----] Montreal put in another bid to host the [----] Winter Olympics and was up against Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany and St. Moritz Switzerland. Montreal lost once again as Germany was awarded the [----] Winter and Summer Olympics. 🧵 3/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019773244140568823) 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In [----] prior to the outbreak of the Second World War Montreal bid on the [----] Winter Olympics. Up against Cortina d'Ampezzo Italy and Oslo Norway Montreal finished second with [--] votes losing to Cortina d'Ampezzo who had [--] votes. These Games were cancelled. 🧵 4/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019773245830975544) 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In [----] Montreal attempted to get the [----] Winter Olympics. Up against Cortina d'Ampezzo Lake Placid and Colorado Springs Montreal finished second. Cortina d'Ampezzo won again as the IOC wanted to make up for the cancelled [----] Games. 🧵 5/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019773247433158908) 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "After the failed bid for the [----] Winter Olympics Montreal stopped bidding for the Winter Games and instead focused on getting the Summer Olympics. After failed bids for the [----] and [----] Games the city won the right to host the [----] Summer Olympics. 🧵 6/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019773248594997289) 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In [----] Calgary bid on the [----] Winter Games and was against Innsbruck Austria and Lahti Finland. The United States hosted the [----] Winter Olympics and it was unlikely North America would get two Games in a row. Calgary finished second to Innsbruck. 🧵 7/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019773250062921906) 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Hopes were high in [----] when Calgary put in a bid to host the [----] Winter Olympics because the Canadian Centennial was in [----]. In the end Calgary nearly won finishing second in three rounds of voting with [--] votes while Grenoble France won with [--] votes. 🧵 8/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019773251296088214) 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In [----] Banff bid on the [----] Winter Olympics. Up against Sapporo Japan Lahti Finland and Salt Lake City USA Banff finished second with [--] votes. Sapporo Japan won with [--] votes. 🧵 9/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019773252839641240) 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In [----] Vancouver bid on the Winter Olympics hoping to host the [----] Games. Denver won the Games while Vancouver finished in last. After Denver chose not to host the Games they were offered to Whistler but this was declined. Innsbruck agreed to host the Games. 🧵 10/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019773254232105213) 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In [----] Quebec City bid on the [----] Winter Olympics. The city finished in last place while Salt Lake City USA won the Games. It was later alleged that bribery had taken place so that Salt Lake City would win the Games. Several IOC members were expelled. 🧵 11/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019773255419146536) 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "I hope you enjoyed that look at the times Canada failed to win the Winter Olympics. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 🧵 12/12 http://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019773256887103853) 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Joe Fortes saved over [---] people from drowning along the coastal waters of Vancouver. He taught hundreds more how to swim on his way to being declared Vancouver's Citizen of the Century. This is the story of a man who loved to swim. 🧵 1/8" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019788410932584571) 2026-02-06T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Joe Fortes was born in [----] in Port of Spain Trinidad. When he was [--] he left home for England. During his time in Liverpool he learned to swim. He fell in love with swimming and won various races. On Sept. [--] [----] he moved to Granville (Vancouver). 🧵2/8" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019788412073484612) 2026-02-06T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "A five minute of silence was observed for him in Vancouver. Since his death Fortes has been honoured in the city. In [----] a fountain in Alexandra Park was unveiled in his honour. In [----] a branch of the Vancouver Public Library was named for him. 🧵6/8" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019788417584758803) 2026-02-06T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In [----] Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House opened. One year later he was chosen as Vancouver's Citizen of the Century. In [----] the National Film Board released an animated short about him. In [----] Canada Post honoured him with a stamp. 🧵7/8 https://youtube.com/watchv=kIUWNBK06rs https://youtube.com/watchv=kIUWNBK06rs" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019788418813714855) 2026-02-06T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "I hope you enjoyed that look at the life of Joe Fortes. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 *sources in next post* 🧵8/8 http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019788419895873771) 2026-02-06T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Barbara Ann Scott won gold in Ladies' Singles Figure Skating at the Winter Olympics. She remains the only Canadian to win gold in ladies' singles. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 https://canadaehx.com/2025/12/02/barbara-ann-scott/ https://canadaehx.com/2025/12/02/barbara-ann-scott/" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019791566315946243) 2026-02-06T15:13Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On Feb. [--] [----] construction on the CN Tower began with excavation of the site. Over the course of the next three years an iconic structure took shape. It cost $62 million to build and was the world's tallest free-standing structure for [--] years. This is the story 🧵 1/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019803450414858637) 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, 15.1K engagements "At the site [-----] tonnes of earth and shale were removed to a depth of [--] metres for the foundation. When the base was built it consisted of [----] cubic metres of concrete [---] tonnes of rebar and [--] tonnes of steel cable. It took only four months to build. 🧵 2/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019803451790618915) 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "To create the main support pillar a hydraulically-raised slipform was built at the base. This metal platform raised itself on jacks six metres per day while the concrete below began to set. Concrete was poured Monday to Friday until February [--]. [----]. 🧵 3/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019803453229281417) 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "These brackets support the main level. The level was built of concrete poured into a wooden frame attached to rebar. A large steel compression band around the outside of the main level reinforces the main level. Then there is the radome part of the structure. 🧵 6/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019803458405011602) 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "This Teflon-coated fiberglass fabric measures only 1/32nd of an inch but is strong enough to hold an adult man on top. It protects transmission equipment inside. The antenna on top of the CN Tower was built using a Skycrane helicopter named Olga. 🧵 7/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019803460019868140) 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "The antenna was made up of [--] sections and the Skycrane schedule was published in the newspapers so people could watch. The tower was topped off on April [--] [----]. It cost $63 million to build which was repaid in [--] years. The CN Tower opened on June [--] [----]. 🧵 8/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019803461437501460) 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "At the opening dignitaries were joined by stilt walkers and others for the celebration. To officially open the structure seven-foot-tall Roger Tickner and six-foot-three Paula Lishman activated the exterior lights as the clock officially hit midnight. 🧵 9/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019803463001993691) 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "I hope you enjoyed that look at the construction of the CN Tower. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 *sources in next post* 🧵 10/10 http://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019803464356769952) 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "*sources* Canadian Encyclopedia: CN Tower: EBSCO: https://buff.ly/1BtbykU https://buff.ly/OLnwndE https://buff.ly/YY9SIno https://buff.ly/1BtbykU https://buff.ly/OLnwndE https://buff.ly/YY9SIno" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019803465329811893) 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Happy six month Adoptaversary Berton Six months of love and joy" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019805066451108019) 2026-02-06T16:07Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Edna Diefenbaker died. The first wife of John Diefenbaker she was critical to his early political career by helping him in many ways on his way to becoming Prime Minister in [----]. Despite this he mentions her only three times in his three-volume memoirs" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020112885024788757) 2026-02-07T12:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Happy birthday to Mark Tewksbury born on this day in [----] in Calgary In [----] he won an Olympic Gold in the 100-metre backstroke and a bronze in the relay event. He hosted the first season of How It's Made and is in Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and received the Order of Canada" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020116601836650859) 2026-02-07T12:45Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Happy birthday to Steve Nash born on this day in [----] In his Hall of Fame NBA career he was an eight-time All-Star a seven-time All-NBA selection and won two NBA MVP Awards. He often led the league in assists and free throw percentage. In [----] he received the Order of Canada" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020120668122042373) 2026-02-07T13:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "While the Winnipeg Falcons won the first Olympic gold in hockey at the [----] Summer Olympics the Toronto Granites were the first team to win gold at the Winter Olympics. It was in [----] and they absolutely demolished the competition. This is the story 🧵 1/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020135601471717654) 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "The history of the Toronto Granites dates back to the 1880s when the team was formed as an offshoot of the Toronto Granite Curling Club. At first they only played exhibition games. In 1890-91 the team joined the Ontario Hockey Association where it remained until [----]. 🧵 2/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020135602541273361) 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In [----] [----] and [----] the team won the OHA championship the J. Ross Robertson Cup. The team was also back-to-back Allan Cup champions in [----] and [----]. As one of the best teams in the nation they were chosen to represent Canada at the [----] Winter Olympics. 🧵 3/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020135603694653555) 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "W.A. Hewitt the secretary of the OHA sports editor of the Toronto Daily Star and father to Foster Hewitt was chosen to oversee the team. Along with Canada teams from Belgium Czechoslovakia Great Britain Sweden Switzerland and the USA took part. 🧵 4/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020135604919419389) 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "The games were all played outdoors at Stade Olympique de Chamonix in France. The team was used to playing indoors on artificial ice but it was believed by Hewitt that the team would benefit from the lack of boards and the larger ice surface of the European rink. 🧵 5/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020135606064431285) 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In the final round Canada defeated Great Britain 19-2 on Feb. [--] followed by a 6-1 win over the United States to capture the gold medal on Feb. [--]. Harry Watson led the tournament in scoring recording [--] goals and [--] points in only five games. 🧵 7/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020135608417468896) 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Some of the players on the Toronto Granites went on to play in the NHL. McCaffrey played [---] games in the NHL for the Toronto St. Pats/Maple Leafs Pittsburgh Pirates and Montreal Canadians. He recorded [--] points and won one Stanley Cup with Montreal. 🧵 8/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020135609767993623) 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Dunc Munro played [---] NHL games recording [--] points and won a Stanley Cup. Both Hooley Smith and Harry Watson were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Smith recorded [---] points in [---] games and won two Stanley Cups while Watson never played in the NHL. 🧵 9/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020135611852538133) 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Viola Desmond's story was forgotten for years until her sister Wanda Robson brought it back to light with Graham Reynolds. Today Desmond's civil rights fight is known nationwide and she is on our $10 bill. This is her story. 🧵 1/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020150703327474011) 2026-02-07T15:00Z 65.8K followers, 10.3K engagements "The next day she was taken to court and ordered to pay $26 in fines by the judge. She was given no legal representation. Viola fought the charge and Carrie Best editor of The Clarion broke the story. 🧵6/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020150710537465885) 2026-02-07T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Viola hired lawyer Frederick William Bissett and filed a lawsuit against the theatre. Her lawsuit was dismissed. Bissett refused to bill her for his services. After the trial Viola's marriage ended she closed her business and moved to Montreal. 🧵7/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020150711707750466) 2026-02-07T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "She later settled in New York City where she died from gastrointestinal bleeding on Feb. [--] [----]. Her story was unknown by many for decades until [----] when her sister Wanda Robson enrolled in a course on race relations at Cape Breton University. 🧵 8/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020150712991150556) 2026-02-07T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "With the instructor Graham Reynolds she began an effort to tell her sister's story. This led to the publication of Sister to Courage in [----]. On April [--] [----] Desmond was granted a full pardon by Nova Scotia Lt. Governor Mayann Francis. 🧵 9/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020150714220126553) 2026-02-07T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "On this day in [----] Darryl Sittler recorded six goals and four assists (10 points) in a single game. The previous record was eight points held by Maurice "The Rocket" Richard (1944) and Bert Olmstead (1954). In NHL history [--] players have registered eight points in a game" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020155053210730509) 2026-02-07T15:17Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Shania Twain released her second studio album The Woman in Me. The album sold [--] million copies worldwide and went two-times diamond in Canada. It won a Grammy and two Junos and reached #1 in Canada the UK and the USA" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020157083610464461) 2026-02-07T15:25Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] the NHL All-Star Game was played in Edmonton. The Campbell Conference won 9-5 and Wayne Gretzky was named All-Star MVP. It remains the last time the All-Star Game was played in Edmonton. Florida and California based teams have hosted eight times since 1994" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020159444852654424) 2026-02-07T15:35Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "That same year Manitoba (which was 1/18th its current size when it was formed) was enlarged to include New Iceland. After this point New Iceland's colony settlement slowly integrated into Manitoba with English overtaking Icelandic as the predominant language. 🧵 5/7" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020165753584992369) 2026-02-07T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Within New Iceland was Gimli. Today 1/3rd of Gimli's population is of Icelandic-heritage which is celebrated by a festival and statue in Gimli (I know Vikings didn't have horns on their helmets). Manitoba is home to the largest Icelandic population outside of Iceland. 🧵 6/7" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020165755380113622) 2026-02-07T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "With one medal so far Canada has equaled its medal total from the [----] [----] [----] and [----] Winter Olympics" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020172838229966878) 2026-02-07T16:28Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "At the [----] Winter Olympics in Lake Placid two men from Sudbury both miners who worked for Inco took home three medals in speed skating in the only Olympic they ever competed in" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020262173193466196) 2026-02-07T22:23Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Norman Albert gave the play-by-play for the third period of a game at Toronto's Arena Gardens on CFCA. On Feb. [--] Foster Hewitt made his broadcast debut. The first complete broadcast of a professional game would happen on March [--] [----] on CKCK in Regina" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020467848431247594) 2026-02-08T12:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] a CNR freight train collided with a Via Rail passenger train outside Hinton Alberta. The crash killed [--] and injured [--] people. A 56-day public inquiry found severe flaws in the culture and safety practices at Canadian National Railway" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020471444296049011) 2026-02-08T12:15Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Sid Abel died. Born in Melville SK in [----] he played in the NHL from [----] to [----] and [----] to [----]. In his Hall of Fame career he won three Stanley Cups and the Hart. During the Second World War he served with the RCAF" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020478989412819375) 2026-02-08T12:45Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Canada represented by the Ottawa RCAF Flyers defeated Switzerland 3-0 to capture Olympic hockey gold. It was Canada's fifth hockey gold medal. Canada outscored their opponents 69-5 in eight games. Walter Halder had [--] goals and [--] points" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020511776895320274) 2026-02-08T14:55Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "In [----] the city built an elementary school and charged residents for construction. In [----] another railroad the Halifax and Southwestern Railway was built through Africville and trains ran constantly through the community. 🧵 3/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020513046976741836) 2026-02-08T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Africville never received proper roads health services electricity or water from Halifax. Instead Halifax built a prison there in [----] an infectious disease hospital in [----] along with a slaughterhouse and a fecal waste depository. All without consultation. 🧵4/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020513048386019583) 2026-02-08T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Documents were forged to give the impression that the city bought the church prior to the demolition. Nearly all the vital records of residents were bulldozed inside the church and lost forever. 🧵9/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020513055315042741) 2026-02-08T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Part of the area of Africville is now occupied by the A. Murray MacKay Bridge interchange. Eddie Carvery a former resident of Africville has continued to lived on the Africville land since [----] to protest the demolition of the community. 🧵10/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020513056682324028) 2026-02-08T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "The Germans called him "Hell's Handmaiden". Each time he returned to his aerodrome his airplane was riddled with bullet holes. No British Empire First World War pilot had more confirmed air victories than him. This is the story of Billy Bishop. 🧵 1/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020528100652593259) 2026-02-08T16:00Z 65.8K followers, 17.4K engagements "Billy Bishop was born in Owen Sound on Feb. [--] [----] the third of four children to William and Margaret Bishop. As a child he became a skilled marksman with the .22 caliber rifle his father gave him. Often bullied he defended himself and others by fighting. 🧵2/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020528102108012836) 2026-02-08T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "In [----] he jumped off the roof of the family's three-storey house in a glider made of cardboard wood twine and bedsheets. His sister helped him out of the wreckage and kept the incident secret from their parents if he agreed to go on a date with her friend Margaret. 🧵3/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020528103403970769) 2026-02-08T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "His [--] aerial victories were the most of any British Empire pilot and third most of the war behind only The Red Baron and Rene Fonck. During the interwar years Bishop worked in commercial aviation and for McColl-Frontenac Oil. 🧵9/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020528110987284483) 2026-02-08T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "In [----] Bishop was made an Honorary Air Vice Marshall. In that position he advocated for an expansion of the Royal Canadian Air Force. In [----] he became Director of Recruiting for the RCAF and played a critical role in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. 🧵10/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020528112287498547) 2026-02-08T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "I hope you enjoyed that look at Billy Bishop. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 *sources in next post* 🧵12/12 http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020528114976149991) 2026-02-08T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "At the [----] Amsterdam Olympics six Canadian women became heroes with their achievements at the Games. In the first Games where women could compete in athletics they became known as The Matchless Six" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020544689141948885) 2026-02-08T17:06Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "My [----] project is a coast-to-coast-to-coast journey around Canada with my dog Berton. The trip will be documented in videos and a book that looks at Canada's past present and future. You can help support the project below 👇 https://gofund.me/9d710f485 https://gofund.me/9d710f485" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020555661499871739) 2026-02-08T17:49Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Richard Pierpoint was enslaved for two decades before he gained his freedom. He then fought for the British and Canadians through two wars with the Americans" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020634120741888369) 2026-02-08T23:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "At the Winter Olympics Canada has won [--] medals in speed skating including [--] gold. But the first Canadian to bring home gold was a Sudbury miner named Alexander Hurd in [----] who became a Canadian Olympic hero. This is his story. 🧵 1/7" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020860472250003923) 2026-02-09T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "In the [---] Metres Hurd won his heat with a time of [----] and then won the bronze in the final to capture Canada's first-ever speed skating medal. In the [----] metres he finished second in his heat and then won the silver medal in the final. 🧵 3/7" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020860475014091123) 2026-02-09T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "After the Olympics Hurd won the North American Mass-start Indoor Championship in [----] [----] and [----] and set a North American record in the [----] metres. Due to financial difficulties he was unable to compete at the [----] Winter Olympics. 🧵 4/7" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020860476654059628) 2026-02-09T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Have a listen to the Haunted Canada podcast today I had the pleasure of being interviewed about the history of the Halifax Citadel for it Available on all podcast platforms" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020871308867989618) 2026-02-09T14:44Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Stompin' Tom Connors was a Canadian legend. He wrote over [---] songs and released four dozen albums that focused on Canada's history culture and places. He was Canadian to the core. This is his story. 🧵 1/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020890661197602899) 2026-02-09T16:00Z 65.8K followers, 16.1K engagements "It was in the hotel he also developed the habit of stomping his foot to keep the rhythm over the crowd noise. Slowly his fan base grew in Ontario. On July [--] [----] at the King George Tavern in Peterborough waiter Boyd MacDonald introduced him as "Stompin Tom'". 🧵 5/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020890666704806198) 2026-02-09T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Hidy and Howdy were the mascots for the [----] Winter Olympics in Calgary. Considered to be two of the most successful Olympic mascots in history they were seen everywhere in the years leading up to the Games" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020963679529992391) 2026-02-09T20:51Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Upper and Lower Canada were merged into the Province of Canada. Canada East and Canada West within the Province of Canada were given equal seats in the Parliament. The Province of Canada remained until Confederation in 1867" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021200073950986670) 2026-02-10T12:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "At the outbreak of the First World War Canadians coast-to-coast enlisted to serve. This included Black Canadians. Many Black recruits were rejected for service based solely on the colour of their skin. Those that were accepted for enlistment faced racism in the ranks. 🧵 2/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021222900540248212) 2026-02-10T14:01Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements "The men also maintained roads built a railroad and operated trains on the railroad. They also provided utilities to camps including water pumps and electric power plants. The men returned to Canada in early [----] and the unit disbanded on Sept. [--] [----]. 🧵 8/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021222908111008184) 2026-02-10T14:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In [----] the battalion was designated an event of national historic significance. In [----] it received the theatre of war honour "France and Flanders 1917-18" That same year Justin Trudeau apologized for the systemic racism endured by the battalion's soldiers. 🧵 9/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021222909335748686) 2026-02-10T14:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In [----] Thompson completed his first major survey mapping a route to Lake Athabasca. In [----] Thompson was promoted from fur trader to surveyor. In [----] the HBC ordered him to focus more on the fur trade and less on surveying which he refused. 🧵 5/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021238152829042992) 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Thompson walked [---] km on May [--] [----] through a snowstorm to the nearest North West Company fort. He was hired by the company on the spot. In [----] he surveyed the Canadian-American border following the Jay Treaty of [----]. In [----] Thompson married Charlotte Small. 🧵 6/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021238154049511932) 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On July [--] [----] he reached the Pacific Coast. The Americans beat him there by only two months. Thompson retired on a pension from the NWC. He then began working on his magnum opus a large map covering the area from Lake Superior to the Pacific. 🧵 9/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021238157501472779) 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Sadly poor investments and the merger of the NWC and HBC in [----] began to take its toll on his finances. Thompson had to return to surveying to make ends meet. By [----] he and Charlotte were living with their daughter and son-in-law. 🧵10/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021238158935863624) 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Thompson died in poverty and obscurity. Charlotte died three months after him. Thompson's story was rediscovered by Joseph Tyrrell and he is now celebrated as our greatest land geographer. Learn more in my deep dive 👇 🧵11/12 https://canadaehx.com/2021/04/03/david-thompson/ https://canadaehx.com/2021/04/03/david-thompson/" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021238160198365380) 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "I hope you enjoyed that look at the life of David Thompson. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 *sources in next post* 🧵12/12 http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021238161272197467) 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "*sources* Canadian Encyclopedia: Dictionary of Canadian Biography: Parks Canada: https://buff.ly/mmHIyo6 https://buff.ly/kC6oXDg https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/david-thompson https://buff.ly/mmHIyo6 https://buff.ly/kC6oXDg https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/david-thompson" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021238162228470057) 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "From [----] to [----] Canada won every single gold medal in hockey at the Olympics.except one. In [----] Great Britain won gold (with a team loaded with Canadians) and silver went to a team from Port Arthur (Thunder Bay). This is the story of the Port Arthur Bearcats. 🧵 1/8" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021253187827536189) 2026-02-10T16:01Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "One of the best senior-A teams in Canada the Bearcats won the Allan Cup in [----] [----] [----] and [----]. In [----] when the Allan Cup champion Halifax Wolverines disbanded the Bearcats were asked to represent Canada at the [----] Winter Olympics. 🧵 3/8" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021253190390288738) 2026-02-10T16:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "At the Olympics the Bearcats were joined by [--] other teams including Germany Great Britain Japan Latvia Sweden Poland and the USA. On the Great Britain team nine of the [--] players grew up in Canada and [--] played previously in Canada. 🧵 4/8" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021253191803830726) 2026-02-10T16:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In the Group A playoff the Bearcats won all three games outscoring their opponents [--] to [--]. Against Latvia the team won 11-0. In the Second Round the Bearcats went 2-1 suffering Canada's first-ever Olympic loss when Great Britain won 2-1. 🧵 5/8" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021253193292730613) 2026-02-10T16:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In the final round tournament rules stated that semi-final results would be carried to the final round which the Canadians protested. As a result despite the Bearcats beating Czechoslovakia 7-0 and the United States 1-0 Canada was awarded the silver medal. 🧵 6/8" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021253194580455514) 2026-02-10T16:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "The Bearcats were chosen to represent Canada at the [----] Winter Olympics but these were cancelled. After the war the Bearcats returned to playing and eventually became the Thunder Bay Twins. The team won five more Allan Cups until it folded in [----]. 🧵 7/8" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021253196123947097) 2026-02-10T16:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Lincoln Alexander was a great Canadian. The first Black Canadian to be elected to Parliament to serve in federal cabinet and to serve as a Lt. Governor" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021361511223152917) 2026-02-10T23:11Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Leslie Nielsen was born in Regina Saskatchewan. In his six-decade career in film and television he appeared in more than [---] films and [---] television programs portraying more than [---] characters. He remains a beloved comedic actor" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021562467080343738) 2026-02-11T12:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Eddie Shack was born in Sudbury. In his NHL career from [----] to [----] he won four Stanley Cups and was a three-time All-Star. Known for his outgoing personality a novelty song about him called "Clear the Track Here Comes Shack" hit #1 in 1966" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021566174891229351) 2026-02-11T12:45Z 65.8K followers, 21.8K engagements "Rogers and Smith competed together in the pairs figure skating event. They had finished third at the Canadian Championships in pairs in [----] and at the Olympics finished in seventh place. In [----] she became the first Canadian to win a World Championship. 🧵 5/8" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021600355985793279) 2026-02-11T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Charles Gorman known as the "Man with the Million Dollar Legs" competed in the [---] [----] and [----] metres speed skating events. The Canadian Outdoor Champion at the time he finished seventh in the [---] 11th in the [----] and did not finish the [----] metres. 🧵 6/8" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021600357479006606) 2026-02-11T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Brenda Milner (1918 - Present): A neuropsychologist she contributed heavily to the field of clinical neuropsychology as well as the science of memory and language. She continued to work well into her 90s and will turn [---] in July of this year. 🧵 3/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021619525884481897) 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Cecilia Krieger (1894 - 1974): She was the first woman to earn a PhD in mathematics from a Canadian university. She taught at the University of Toronto for decades and the Krieger-Nelson Prize from the Canadian Mathematical Society is named for her and Evelyn Nelson. 🧵 4/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021619526979194892) 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [--] engagements "Evelyn Nelson (1943 - 1987): As a mathematician she made large contributions in the area of universal algebra and its application in theoretical computer science. the Krieger-Nelson Prize from the Canadian Mathematical Society is named for her and Cecilia Krieger. 🧵 5/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021619528296206616) 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [--] engagements "Helen Sawyer Hogg (1905 - 1993): As an astronomer she pioneered research into globular clusters. She promoted scientific advocacy in her Toronto Star column "With the Stars" from [----] to [----]. Her [----] book "The Stars Belong to Everyone" helped popularize astronomy. 🧵 6/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021619529529380955) 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [--] engagements "Irene Uchida (1917 - 2013): As an expert in genetics she researched Down syndrome and later founded the cytogenetics laboratory at McMaster University. She published more than [--] scientific papers during her career. 🧵 7/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021619530808602726) 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [--] engagements "Jennie Trout (1841 - 1921): The first woman in Canada to become a licenced medical doctor she ran a free clinic for the poor of Toronto. She also founded the Therapeutic and Electrical Institute which later opened branches in Brantford and Hamilton. 🧵 8/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021619531945288141) 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Elsie MacGill (1905 - 1980): The first woman in North America to be awarded a Master's degree in aeronautical engineering she became known as the Queen of the Hurricanes because she oversaw the manufacturing of [----] Hawker Hurricanes during the Second World War. 🧵 9/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021619533471977767) 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Harriet Brooks (1876 - 1933): As a nuclear physicist she discovered atomic recoil and was among the first persons to discover radon and determine its atomic mass. Sir Ernest Rutherford considered her to be on the same level as Marie Curie. 🧵 10/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021619535032258771) 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Maude Abbott (1868 - 1940): One of the first Canadian women to earn a medical degree she published several books and became known as an international expert on congenital heart disease. Her [----] book "Atlas of Congenital Cardiac Disease" is considered a landmark work. 🧵 11/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021619536311488752) 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "The International Peace Garden was created almost [---] years ago as a symbol of friendship between Canada and the United States. It sits on the border between Manitoba and North Dakota. It is a symbol needed now more than ever" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021642387001688551) 2026-02-11T17:48Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "While I work on my second book be sure to check out my first Canadian history book: Canada's Main Street. It explores the history of the Trans-Canada Highway. You can find it at most bookstores online and your local library 👇 https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021684035211473361) 2026-02-11T20:33Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Was able to get a selfie with the famous Canadian dog Berton this evening" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021770356454027632) 2026-02-12T02:16Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Ivan Reitman died. Born in [----] he grew up in Toronto and went on to direct many iconic movies including Meatballs Stripes Ghostbusters Twins and Kindergarten Cop. He also produced Heavy Metal Space Jam and National Lampoon's Animal House" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021924869940588714) 2026-02-12T12:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements "Nora Rose Hendrix was born in Georgia in [----]. In her early-20s she began touring with a vaudeville troupe as a singer and dancer and made her way to Seattle. It was with that troupe she met Ross Hendrix a stagehand. In [----] the two married and moved to Vancouver. 🧵2/11" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021962687270343047) 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements "All four of their children were born in Canada one of whom was James "Al" Hendrix. James married Lucille Jeter on March [--] [----]. They had a son on Nov. [--] [----] named Johnny Allan Hendrix. The world knows him much better as Jimi Hendrix. 🧵3/11" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021962688625033457) 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements "Nora and Ross settled in Hogan's Alley also known as Park Lane in Vancouver. It was a thriving Black community in the city that featured Fountain Chapel the only Black church at the time. The construction of that church was partly spearheaded by Nora in [----]. 🧵4/11" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021962689807884466) 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements "Throughout the 1940s and into the early-1950s Nora welcomed her grandson Jimi to her home each summer. He also briefly lived with her when he was in the first grade and attended Dawson Annex School in the city. Jimi adored his grandmother Nora. 🧵6/11" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021962692106330247) 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements "He returned to Vancouver to stay with her in the early-1960s as he was building his music career playing in small local venues. Meanwhile Nora was doing her best to fight the city's planned demolition of Hogan's Alley as the city wanted to expand the Georgia Viaduct. 🧵7/11" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021962693263917102) 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Eventually work on the freeway was stopped and never finished. Part of Hogan's Alley was demolished for nothing. At the same time Jimi was becoming world famous for his music. In [----] when he played at Pacific Coliseum Nora was in the front row watching him. 🧵9/11" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021962697563128009) 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "Nora outlived Jimi by years. She died in Vancouver at the age of [---] in [----]. The home she lived in from [----] to [----] is now a Municipal Heritage Site. In [----] a stamp was issued honouring her and today Nora Hendrix Place is named for her in the city. 🧵10/11" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021962699484041420) 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "I hope you enjoyed that look at Nora Hendrix an icon of Vancouver's Black community. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 *sources in next post* 🧵11/11 http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021962701006618860) 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "*sources* CBC: Nora Hendrix to become first Black woman with a Vancouver street named after her African American Registry: Historic Places: Vancouver Sun: City of Vancouver province open Nora Hendrix Place modular homes https://buff.ly/3fO03uV https://buff.ly/XSaku1o https://buff.ly/3fO03uV https://buff.ly/XSaku1o" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021962702147452979) 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] the Sudbury Wolves representing Canada defeated Denmark 47-0 at the World Championships in Stockholm Sweden. All [--] players on Canada recorded a hat trick and Jim Russell had eight goals in the game" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021968547795091605) 2026-02-12T15:24Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "In [----] he debuted the Canadian nature documentary series Lorne Greene's New Wilderness. It ran for five seasons in [--] countries. It also won three Emmys. Despite living in the United States Greene always talked about his love for his home country of Canada. 🧵 9/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021977752060956858) 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "RT @KristinRaworth: Hey everyone. I really need to find work. Nothing has worked out. If you can think of anything please reach out. Ill t" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021993564729946364) 2026-02-12T17:03Z 65.8K followers, [--] engagements "She won it again in [----] and [----]. The organizers let her keep the Cup after that. In [----] acclaimed musician Ernesto Vinci heard her sing and took her on as a student. On Aug. [--] [----] she gave her first major concert which was at the Halifax Conservatory Hall. 🧵 4/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2022310038086320186) 2026-02-13T14:01Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements "On Nov. [--] [----] Portia made her national debut as a singer at the Eaton Auditorium in Toronto. The performance was called a triumph and her career exploded. In [----] she sang at Rideau Hall of the Governor General and Princess Alice mother to Prince Philip. 🧵 6/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2022310041127109078) 2026-02-13T14:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "In [----] the Nova Scotia Talent Trust was formed for the sole purpose of enabling Portia to focus on her singing career and her tours. Throughout the next two years she toured Central America Europe and the USA and appeared in the NFB film This Is Canada. 🧵 7/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2022310042389606693) 2026-02-13T14:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements "After a tour of South America Portia began to experience vocal problems in [----]. She chose to take a year off. In [----] she toured the Maritimes Switzerland and France. This was her last tour. Vocal problems continued and led to a retirement. 📸Hedley Rainnie 🧵 8/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2022310043845107947) 2026-02-13T14:01Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements "If you enjoy Canadian history or history in general check out my podcast Canadian History Ehx The good the bad the weird I cover it all. Available on all podcast platforms. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-history-ehx/id1437838013 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-history-ehx/id1437838013" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/1658812926579605505) 2023-05-17T12:33Z 65.9K followers, 1M engagements "Easter is one week away so here is an Easter Bunny from every province in Canada. Enjoy [--]. British Columbia" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/1772046549540864381) 2024-03-24T23:43Z 65.9K followers, 578.3K engagements "On this day in [----] the Edmund Fitzgerald sank beneath the waves of Lake Superior during a massive storm. The sinking took the lives of all [--] men on the ship and became immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's song. Let's learn more about this tragedy. 🧵1/20" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/1855631929514610794) 2024-11-10T15:21Z 65.9K followers, 4.2M engagements "Canada and Denmark share a [---] km long land border on Hans Island since we ended the Whisky War in [----]. So technically we could join the European Union" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/1886136938564030793) 2025-02-02T19:37Z 65.9K followers, 3M engagements "In [----] the Tariff Act came into place in the United States. It placed tariffs on imports of up to 50%. While touted as a way to build American industry there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired. Let's learn more. 🧵1/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/1896967412790276303) 2025-03-04T16:54Z 65.9K followers, 1.6M engagements "John Candy and Catherine O'Hara both made the world a better place" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2017317450497339405) 2026-01-30T19:22Z 65.9K followers, 1.6M engagements "Happy birthday to David Hayter born on this day in [----] Best known as the English voice actor for Solid Snake in the Metal Gear video game series he also wrote the screenplays for X-Men X2 and Watchmen. He also voiced Jeremiah in The Long Dark" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2019780648228077603) 2026-02-06T14:30Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "Bishop and Margaret who was the granddaughter of Timothy Eaton fell in love and later married. On Feb. [--] [----] Bishop applied to the Royal Military College of Canada. He withdrew in [----] to serve in the First World War with the Mississauga Horse. 🧵4/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2020528104645501106) 2026-02-08T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "Many Black Canadians were kept from serving in the First World War with some officials considering it to be a "White Man's War". The No. [--] Construction Battalion was the only Canadian battalion composed of Black soldiers to serve in the war. This is the story. 🧵 1/10" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021222898858406005) 2026-02-10T14:01Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "David Thompson is my favourite historical figure. Through his life he mapped [---] million sq-km of North America and travelled over [-----] km often joined by his wife of [--] years Charlotte Small. This is his amazing story. 🧵 1/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021238146961203314) 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.9K followers, 22.6K engagements "The Port Arthur Bearcats were formed in the early-1900s in Port Arthur (now part of Thunder Bay) Ontario. One of the best teams in the area they played the Ottawa Senators in a Stanley Cup challenge on March [--] [----]. The team lost the one-game showdown 13-4. 🧵 2/8" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021253188993638670) 2026-02-10T16:01Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements "On this day in [----] Ted Lindsay of the Detroit Red Wings and Doug Harvey of the Montreal Canadiens formed the first NHL Players' Association. The owners sabotaged the union by trading or demoting anyone involved with it. It soon folded but inspired the present-day NHLPA" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021596398366409172) 2026-02-11T14:45Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier have won Bronze in Figure Skating Ice Dance. Since its introduction in [----] Canada has won [--] gold [--] silver and [--] bronze (Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir Gold [----] Silver [----] Gold [----] and Tracy Wilson/Robert McCall Bronze 1988)" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021705250797683052) 2026-02-11T21:57Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "Before Kurt Browning Elvis Stojko and Brian Orser there was Montgomery Wilson. The greatest Canadian male figure skater of his era he helped inspire many who came after him. This is his story. 🧵 1/8" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021947643505578368) 2026-02-12T14:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "Nora Rose Hendrix was a pillar of Vancouver's Hogan's Alley. She built the community and worked tirelessly to save it from demolition by the City of Vancouver. Her grandson Jimi was also a pretty damn good guitar player. This is the story of Nora Hendrix 🧵 1/11" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021962685890367492) 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "On this day in [----] Sue Rodriguez died. Diagnosed with ALS in [----] she took her fight for the right to end her own life through doctor assistance to the Supreme Court. While she lost her case an anonymous doctor ensured she died on her own terms" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021969693804736908) 2026-02-12T15:28Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "Lorne Greene was many things through his life. He was an inventor an acting teacher a celebrated broadcaster a singer and of course a great actor. He may have been most famous as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza but he was so much more than that. This is his story. 🧵 1/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021977742040781214) 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.9K followers, 16.3K engagements "In [----] he narrated the NFB's Churchill's Island which won the first Academy Award for Best Short Documentary. In [----] he established the Lorne Greene Academy of Radio Arts. 🧵 4/12 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=LQ38NLAMUi0 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=LQ38NLAMUi0" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021977745597633002) 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "From [----] to [----] he ran the Lorne Greene Academy of Radio Arts. The school trained many future performers including James Doohan Leslie Nielsen Jonathan Frid and Billie Mae Richards. In the 1950s Greene began to move into acting on Broadway and at Stratford. 🧵 5/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021977746625171897) 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "In [----] Greene was cast as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza. The role made him a household name. Bonanza lasted for [--] years and remains a beloved show to this day. With his fame Greene released several country-western and folk albums during the 1960s. 🧵6/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021977747858305245) 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "His spoken-word ballad Ringo became a #1 hit in [----]. In the 1970s Greene was the TV spokesperson for Alpo Beef Chunks. On TV he had limited success in the early-1970s. His [----] show Griff was cancelled after [--] episodes and Last of the Wild lasted only one season. 🧵 7/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021977749431136750) 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements "In [----] he played the first slaveholder of Kunta Kinte in Roots. In [----] he gained another famous role as Commander Adama on Battlestar Galactica. For years he also co-hosted the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC with Betty White. 🧵 8/12" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021977750781743503) 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements "I hope you enjoyed that look at the life of Lorne Greene. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 *sources in next post* 🧵12/12 http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu" [X Link](https://x.com/CraigBaird/status/2021977755680645310) 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
@CraigBaird Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx
Craig Baird, also known as Canadian History Ehx, has been sharing fascinating stories and facts about Canada's history on social media. Recently, he has been highlighting various topics, including the history of Canadian music, significant events, and notable figures. His content has been garnering attention and appreciation from his followers, with many showing support for his work through donations and engagement.
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"On this day in [----] the Winnipeg Hockey Club representing Canada at the Olympics captured gold in hockey. It was Canada's fourth straight gold medal in hockey. Canada outscored their opponents [--] to [--]. Walter Monson was the leading scorer with [--] points in six games"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:07Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Conn Smythe with help from Jack Bickell put together a syndicate to buy the Toronto St. Patricks. He quickly changed the team name to the Maple Leafs and the team colours to blue and white. Smythe was the principal owner of the team from [----] to 1961"
X Link 2026-02-14T12:15Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Hamby Shore was born in Ottawa. He won three Stanley Cups in his career. On Oct. [--] [----] he died of the Spanish Flu while playing for the Ottawa Senators. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 https://canadaehx.com/2024/11/28/hamby-shore/ https://canadaehx.com/2024/11/28/hamby-shore/"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:01Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] the NHL All-Star Game was played in Calgary at the Olympic Saddledome. Mario Lemieux was named MVP. After the game the players filmed a segment for the Northern Lights' song "Tears Are Not Enough". It is the only All-Star Game ever played in Calgary"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:36Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Sources: IMDB: James Bond Wiki: Golden Globes: [---] Magazine: https://buff.ly/Vr5Sug6 https://buff.ly/PYexKHV https://buff.ly/RMIsCRW https://buff.ly/ph5Pndl https://buff.ly/Vr5Sug6 https://buff.ly/PYexKHV https://buff.ly/RMIsCRW https://buff.ly/ph5Pndl"
X Link 2026-02-14T14:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Toller Cranston was born on April [--] [----] in Hamilton. After living in Kirkland Lake his family moved to Montreal when he was [--]. He started skating when he was [--] but developed OsgoodSchlatter disease and spent eight weeks in a cast. 🧵 2/10"
X Link 2026-02-14T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements
"It is #IndigenousHistoryMonth and this is the story of Graham Greene Graham Greene was born on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario on June [--] [----]. He worked as a steelworker and welder before becoming an audio technician for rock bands in Newfoundland. 🧵1/5"
X Link 2023-06-03T15:47Z 65.9K followers, 210.1K engagements
"Winston Churchill Helen Keller Robin Williams and the Dalai Lama all spoke at Massey Hall. In May [----] Charlie Parker Dizzy Gillespie Bud Powell Max Roach and Charles Mingus put on a performance at the hall. Various live albums have also been recorded there. 🧵10/14"
X Link 2024-11-16T18:03Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Following Lightfoot's death in [----] a tribute concert was held at Massey Hall. Other musicians who have performed at Massey Hall include Joni Mitchell Tears for Fears Bob Dylan The Kinks Bob Marley Cream Ravi Shankar Ella Fitzgerald and Lenny Kravitz. 🧵9/14"
X Link 2025-06-14T15:01Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Happy birthday to Cree Summer born on this day in [----]. The daughter of Canadian actor Don Francks she grew up in Saskatchewan and Toronto. As a voice actress she has had many iconic roles including Penny on Inspector Gadget Susie on Rugrats and Elmyra on Animaniacs"
X Link 2025-07-07T11:15Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The Great Escape which removed the [---] Canadians who helped orchestrate the actual event and made the Americans the heroes as usual It might not be a Christmas movie. but it used to be shown almost every Christmas. Who knows whats being filmed here https://t.co/qyxwhcGIV0 It might not be a Christmas movie. but it used to be shown almost every Christmas. Who knows whats being filmed here https://t.co/qyxwhcGIV0"
X Link 2025-12-05T03:18Z 65.8K followers, 94.3K engagements
"On this day in [----] Alan Thicke died. Born in [----] in Kirkland Lake Ontario he rose to fame as Dr. Jason Seaver on Growing Pains. He also hosted several Canadian game shows and composed the themes to various shows including The Facts of Life and Wheel of Fortune"
X Link 2025-12-13T13:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"It is one of the most famous bridges in Canada. Stretching [---] metres long and [--] metres above the river [---] million people visit it annually. It has been featured in TV films and video games. This is the story of the Capilano Suspension Bridge The original suspension bridge was constructed in [----] by George Grant MacKay who consulted with the Squamish Nation on how to build the bridge. The bridge was made of hemp ropes with cedar planks to walk on. This bridge was replaced with a wire bridge in [----]. In [----] Edward Mahon a wealthy Englishman who owned many plots of land in the area bought"
X Link 2025-12-18T16:01Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"British Columbia: The Columbia part of the name comes from the Columbia River which was named by Robert Gray in [----] for his ship Columbia Rediviva. In [----] Queen Victoria chose the name British Columbia to distinguish it from the Columbia District (Oregon). 🧵 2/15"
X Link 2026-01-03T16:00Z 65.8K followers, 15.2K engagements
"Alberta: The province was named for the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. She was the wife of the Marquess of Lorne who served as Governor General of Canada from [----] to [----]. Lake Louise in Banff National Park is also named for her. 🧵 3/15"
X Link 2026-01-03T16:00Z 65.8K followers, 14.9K engagements
"On this day in [----] Alexa McDonough died. Born in [----] in Ottawa she led the Nova Scotia NDP from [----] to [----] and the federal NDP from [----] to [----]. She served in Parliament from [----] to [----]. She later became president of Mount Saint Vincent University. 📸 Tannis Toohey"
X Link 2026-01-15T12:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Gilles Villeneuve was born in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Quebec. He competed in Formula One from [----] to [----] and had [--] podium finishes. He won six Grands Prix. He died in a crash at the [----] Belgian Grand Prix. he is a member of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame"
X Link 2026-01-18T13:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] six Americans escaped Iran thanks to Canadian diplomats who hid them for months and then orchestrated their escape from the country in what is known as The Canadian Caper. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 https://canadaehx.com/2023/12/05/the-canadian-caper/ https://canadaehx.com/2023/12/05/the-canadian-caper/"
X Link 2026-01-27T12:01Z 65.8K followers, 130.1K engagements
"I am looking at how Canada's provincial borders were established. Today it is Ontario. The story of Ontario's borders include a near armed conflict with Manitoba a treaty that divided the Great Lakes and a slow expansion north. 🧵 1/12"
X Link 2026-01-27T16:00Z 65.8K followers, 26.9K engagements
"Happy birthday to Marnie McBean born on this day in [----] in Vancouver As a rower she won three Olympic gold medals and a bronze. She also won three World Championship and two Pan American Games gold medals. She has been a Senator since 2023"
X Link 2026-01-28T15:42Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
""On this day in [----] the Canadian government and Canadian officials in Iran (who protected the Americans for two months at great risk to themselves) with some assistance from the CIA rescued six Americans in hiding in Tehran Iran" There I fixed it for you. On this day in [----] CIA rescued six Americans in hiding at the Canadian Embassy in Tehran Iran. Learn more: https://t.co/vdskJFdi4v https://t.co/KNTdp0RyV4 On this day in [----] CIA rescued six Americans in hiding at the Canadian Embassy in Tehran Iran. Learn more: https://t.co/vdskJFdi4v https://t.co/KNTdp0RyV4"
X Link 2026-01-28T18:23Z 65.8K followers, 248.3K engagements
"My name is Craig Baird. I was born in Calgary and raised on a rural Alberta acreage surrounded by farms. I have lived most of my life in Alberta and I still live in the province. But I am Canadian first and Albertan second. I will never support Alberta separation"
X Link 2026-01-29T15:49Z 65.8K followers, 261.3K engagements
"To deal with this the British government created the Colony of New Brunswick in [----] and Nova Scotia's border was set at this point. From [----] to [----] the Colony of Cape Breton was to the north of Nova Scotia with the border being the Strait of Canso. 🧵 3/9"
X Link 2026-01-30T16:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] Cape Breton was merged with Nova Scotia creating the final borders of the colony and later the province. Newfoundland's borders were long defined by the confines of the island. To the south are the French islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. 🧵 4/9"
X Link 2026-01-30T16:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Yukon was split from the Northwest Territories by the federal government in [----]. The NWT-Yukon border mostly follows the divide between the Yukon Basin and the Mackenzie River drainage Basin. As for the Alaska-Yukon border that dates back much further. 🧵 5/7"
X Link 2026-01-31T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] when Alaska was controlled by the Russians the Anglo-Russian Treaty set the border along the 141st meridian west from Mt. St. Elias to the Arctic Ocean. In [----] an agreement between the United States and United Kingdom denied ocean access to the territory. 🧵 6/7"
X Link 2026-01-31T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"On this day in [----] Ben Weider was born in Montreal. With his brother Joe he founded the International Federation of Bodybuilders. The brothers brought Arnold Schwarzenegger to California in [----]. He also wrote several best-selling books on Napoleon. He died in 2008"
X Link 2026-02-01T12:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Louis St. Laurent was known as "Uncle Louis" to Canadians. His government brought in RRSPs and an early Medicare. It also began work on the St. Lawrence Seaway and Trans-Canada Highway. One of our greatest and most overlooked Prime Ministers. This is his story. 🧵 1/12"
X Link 2026-02-01T14:00Z 65.8K followers, 56.8K engagements
"Richard Pierpoint was kidnapped and enslaved for over two decades. He eventually escaped to the north and fought against the Americans in the American Revolution and the War of [----]. Today he is honoured in Canada. This is his story. 📸Malcolm Jones 🧵1/10"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Richard Pierpoint was born in Senegal around [----]. At [--] he was kidnapped and enslaved. He was sold to a slave holder British officer named Pierpoint in the Hudson Valley. For the next [--] years little is known about the life of Richard Pierpoint. 🧵2/10"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In June I want to embark on a coast-to-coast-to-coast journey around Canada with my dog Berton. I want turn the journey into videos and a book about Canada's past present and future. You can help support the project below 👇 https://gofund.me/0e77607f2 https://gofund.me/0e77607f2"
X Link 2026-02-01T18:53Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Gene MacLellan was born in Val-d'Or Quebec. As a singer-songwriter he wrote Snowbird Put Your Hand in the Hand and The Call for Anne Murray. Elvis Loretta Lynn and Bing Crosby recorded his songs. He released four albums and had six Top [--] hits in Canada"
X Link 2026-02-02T12:15Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"She is best known as Aunt Hetty on Road to Avonlea but her career was so much more than that. She appeared in over [---] films and TV shows including voicing characters in Heavy Metal Star Wars: Ewoks and The Care Bears. This is the story of Jackie Burroughs. 🧵 1/10"
X Link 2026-02-02T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Prior to the Province of Manitoba there was the very brief not officially recognized Republic of Manitobah. It existed from [----] to [----] but wasn't recognized by the Colonial Office in London and eventually faded from existence"
X Link 2026-02-02T22:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"With the unveiling of the official portrait of Stephen Harper I thought I would go through the official portraits of each Prime Minister. Note: Justin Trudeau and Mark Carney do not have official portraits yet. Let's begin 🧵 1/24"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:00Z 65.8K followers, 26.3K engagements
"John Diefenbaker: Painted by Cleeve Horne it shows Dief with the gown he received from the University of Punjab. His hand is on his hip which is how he typically stood during speeches. Bold colours were used for his strong personality. It was unveiled in [----]. 🧵 14/24"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Lester B. Pearson: Painted by Hugh Mackenzie it shows Pearson in a chair with his hands clasped and his legs crossed. Unveiled in [----] Pearson called it "The Sloucher" and said it was unorthodox enough to be acceptable and different enough to be interesting. 🧵 15/24"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Paul Martin: Painted by Paul Wyse it features Paul Martin in a traditional business suit to reflect his background in the business world. He is wearing a Liberal red tie and gazing into the distance in thought. It was unveiled in [----]. 🧵 22/24"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Stephen Harper: Painted by Phil Richards it features many details including the flags of Alberta New Brunswick Ontario New Brunswick and the Kanai First Nation. There is also a Beatles mug his cat Stanley and a Calgary Flames pen. It was unveiled in [----]. 🧵 23/24"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"I hope you enjoyed that look the portraits of the prime ministers. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 🧵 24/24 http://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The road to creating the Canadian flag was not an easy one and it took two years and a lot of debate to make it happen. On the one side you had John Diefenbaker. On the other was Lester B. Pearson. It was a battle for the ages. Enjoy my latest longer video"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:13Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Alexander Mackenzie: The Prime Minister Who Refused To Be Knighted From Sir John A. Macdonald to Sir Robert Borden every prime minister had Sir in front of their name. Except for Mackenzie who wanted to stay true to his working class roots. This is the story"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:29Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Christopher Plummer died. Born in Toronto in [----] he was the great-grandson of Prime Minister Sir John Abbott. In his acting career he won an Academy Award two Tonys and two Emmys along with nominations for a Grammy and Golden Globe"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:15Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"At [----] million square kilometres Hudson Bay is the second largest bay in the world. It is [---] times larger than the Red Sea and you can fit all the Great Lakes inside it five times over. But it used to be MUCH larger. This is the story of the Tyrrell Sea. 🧵 1/7"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:00Z 65.8K followers, 18.6K engagements
"For thousands of years Hudson Bay was covered by the immense Laurentide Ice Sheet which was three to four kilometres thick overtop of the future bay. As the ice sheet retreated [----] years ago it left behind the shallow depression of the bay. 🧵 2/7"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"A clip from this week's episode of Canadian History Ehx about the [----] Winter Olympics in Calgary. The Calgary Olympics Torch Relay was the longest torch relay in history to that point. Over [---] million entries came in to be one of the [----] torchbearers"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:41Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"My Substack Today: The Trial of Patrick Whelan Accused of assassinating Thomas D'Arcy McGee some believe he was innocent. Subscribe to receive these Canadian history stories in your e-mail each week 👇 https://canadaehx.substack.com/p/the-trial-of-patrick-whelan https://canadaehx.substack.com/p/the-trial-of-patrick-whelan"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Since the 1950s when rats were first reported on the eastern border the Alberta Rat Patrol has kept the province (relatively) free of rats. In [----] there were [---] confirmed rat infestations. In [----] there were [--]. Each year the program costs $350000. Global distribution of the common rat https://t.co/FDYxsn2Yxl Global distribution of the common rat https://t.co/FDYxsn2Yxl"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:24Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Robert Borden was chosen as the new leader of the Conservatives. He said he would serve for one year. He served for [--] years and was Prime Minister from [----] to [----]. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 https://canadaehx.com/2021/02/05/sir-robert-borden/ https://canadaehx.com/2021/02/05/sir-robert-borden/"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Governor General John Buchan Lord Tweedsmuir slipped in his bathroom while shaving and hit his head on the bathtub at Rideau Hall. He died five days later. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 https://canadaehx.com/2022/06/17/john-buchan/ https://canadaehx.com/2022/06/17/john-buchan/"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:15Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Gord Downie was born. One of Canada's most iconic singer-songwriters he was the singer and lyricist for The Tragically Hip. He also released eight solo albums (three posthumously). He was twice named the Canadian Newsmaker of the Year"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:45Z 65.8K followers, 10.6K engagements
"While Canada has hosted the Winter Olympics twice in [----] and [----] there were a lot of failed bids from the 1930s to the 1970s. Montreal tried many times as did Calgary Banff and Vancouver. This is the story of Canada's failed Winter Olympics bids 🧵 1/12"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] Montreal made Canada's first bid for the Winter Olympics. The biggest challenger was Lake Placid USA. Despite Montreal having far more amenities and accommodations Lake Placid was chosen to host the [----] Winter Olympics. Montreal would try again though. 🧵 2/12"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] Montreal put in another bid to host the [----] Winter Olympics and was up against Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany and St. Moritz Switzerland. Montreal lost once again as Germany was awarded the [----] Winter and Summer Olympics. 🧵 3/12"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] prior to the outbreak of the Second World War Montreal bid on the [----] Winter Olympics. Up against Cortina d'Ampezzo Italy and Oslo Norway Montreal finished second with [--] votes losing to Cortina d'Ampezzo who had [--] votes. These Games were cancelled. 🧵 4/12"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] Montreal attempted to get the [----] Winter Olympics. Up against Cortina d'Ampezzo Lake Placid and Colorado Springs Montreal finished second. Cortina d'Ampezzo won again as the IOC wanted to make up for the cancelled [----] Games. 🧵 5/12"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"After the failed bid for the [----] Winter Olympics Montreal stopped bidding for the Winter Games and instead focused on getting the Summer Olympics. After failed bids for the [----] and [----] Games the city won the right to host the [----] Summer Olympics. 🧵 6/12"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] Calgary bid on the [----] Winter Games and was against Innsbruck Austria and Lahti Finland. The United States hosted the [----] Winter Olympics and it was unlikely North America would get two Games in a row. Calgary finished second to Innsbruck. 🧵 7/12"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Hopes were high in [----] when Calgary put in a bid to host the [----] Winter Olympics because the Canadian Centennial was in [----]. In the end Calgary nearly won finishing second in three rounds of voting with [--] votes while Grenoble France won with [--] votes. 🧵 8/12"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] Banff bid on the [----] Winter Olympics. Up against Sapporo Japan Lahti Finland and Salt Lake City USA Banff finished second with [--] votes. Sapporo Japan won with [--] votes. 🧵 9/12"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] Vancouver bid on the Winter Olympics hoping to host the [----] Games. Denver won the Games while Vancouver finished in last. After Denver chose not to host the Games they were offered to Whistler but this was declined. Innsbruck agreed to host the Games. 🧵 10/12"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] Quebec City bid on the [----] Winter Olympics. The city finished in last place while Salt Lake City USA won the Games. It was later alleged that bribery had taken place so that Salt Lake City would win the Games. Several IOC members were expelled. 🧵 11/12"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"I hope you enjoyed that look at the times Canada failed to win the Winter Olympics. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 🧵 12/12 http://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Joe Fortes saved over [---] people from drowning along the coastal waters of Vancouver. He taught hundreds more how to swim on his way to being declared Vancouver's Citizen of the Century. This is the story of a man who loved to swim. 🧵 1/8"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Joe Fortes was born in [----] in Port of Spain Trinidad. When he was [--] he left home for England. During his time in Liverpool he learned to swim. He fell in love with swimming and won various races. On Sept. [--] [----] he moved to Granville (Vancouver). 🧵2/8"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"A five minute of silence was observed for him in Vancouver. Since his death Fortes has been honoured in the city. In [----] a fountain in Alexandra Park was unveiled in his honour. In [----] a branch of the Vancouver Public Library was named for him. 🧵6/8"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House opened. One year later he was chosen as Vancouver's Citizen of the Century. In [----] the National Film Board released an animated short about him. In [----] Canada Post honoured him with a stamp. 🧵7/8 https://youtube.com/watchv=kIUWNBK06rs https://youtube.com/watchv=kIUWNBK06rs"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"I hope you enjoyed that look at the life of Joe Fortes. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 sources in next post 🧵8/8 http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Barbara Ann Scott won gold in Ladies' Singles Figure Skating at the Winter Olympics. She remains the only Canadian to win gold in ladies' singles. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 https://canadaehx.com/2025/12/02/barbara-ann-scott/ https://canadaehx.com/2025/12/02/barbara-ann-scott/"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:13Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On Feb. [--] [----] construction on the CN Tower began with excavation of the site. Over the course of the next three years an iconic structure took shape. It cost $62 million to build and was the world's tallest free-standing structure for [--] years. This is the story 🧵 1/10"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, 15.1K engagements
"At the site [-----] tonnes of earth and shale were removed to a depth of [--] metres for the foundation. When the base was built it consisted of [----] cubic metres of concrete [---] tonnes of rebar and [--] tonnes of steel cable. It took only four months to build. 🧵 2/10"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"To create the main support pillar a hydraulically-raised slipform was built at the base. This metal platform raised itself on jacks six metres per day while the concrete below began to set. Concrete was poured Monday to Friday until February [--]. [----]. 🧵 3/10"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"These brackets support the main level. The level was built of concrete poured into a wooden frame attached to rebar. A large steel compression band around the outside of the main level reinforces the main level. Then there is the radome part of the structure. 🧵 6/10"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"This Teflon-coated fiberglass fabric measures only 1/32nd of an inch but is strong enough to hold an adult man on top. It protects transmission equipment inside. The antenna on top of the CN Tower was built using a Skycrane helicopter named Olga. 🧵 7/10"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The antenna was made up of [--] sections and the Skycrane schedule was published in the newspapers so people could watch. The tower was topped off on April [--] [----]. It cost $63 million to build which was repaid in [--] years. The CN Tower opened on June [--] [----]. 🧵 8/10"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"At the opening dignitaries were joined by stilt walkers and others for the celebration. To officially open the structure seven-foot-tall Roger Tickner and six-foot-three Paula Lishman activated the exterior lights as the clock officially hit midnight. 🧵 9/10"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"I hope you enjoyed that look at the construction of the CN Tower. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 sources in next post 🧵 10/10 http://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"sources Canadian Encyclopedia: CN Tower: EBSCO: https://buff.ly/1BtbykU https://buff.ly/OLnwndE https://buff.ly/YY9SIno https://buff.ly/1BtbykU https://buff.ly/OLnwndE https://buff.ly/YY9SIno"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Happy six month Adoptaversary Berton Six months of love and joy"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:07Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Edna Diefenbaker died. The first wife of John Diefenbaker she was critical to his early political career by helping him in many ways on his way to becoming Prime Minister in [----]. Despite this he mentions her only three times in his three-volume memoirs"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Happy birthday to Mark Tewksbury born on this day in [----] in Calgary In [----] he won an Olympic Gold in the 100-metre backstroke and a bronze in the relay event. He hosted the first season of How It's Made and is in Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and received the Order of Canada"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:45Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Happy birthday to Steve Nash born on this day in [----] In his Hall of Fame NBA career he was an eight-time All-Star a seven-time All-NBA selection and won two NBA MVP Awards. He often led the league in assists and free throw percentage. In [----] he received the Order of Canada"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"While the Winnipeg Falcons won the first Olympic gold in hockey at the [----] Summer Olympics the Toronto Granites were the first team to win gold at the Winter Olympics. It was in [----] and they absolutely demolished the competition. This is the story 🧵 1/10"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The history of the Toronto Granites dates back to the 1880s when the team was formed as an offshoot of the Toronto Granite Curling Club. At first they only played exhibition games. In 1890-91 the team joined the Ontario Hockey Association where it remained until [----]. 🧵 2/10"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] [----] and [----] the team won the OHA championship the J. Ross Robertson Cup. The team was also back-to-back Allan Cup champions in [----] and [----]. As one of the best teams in the nation they were chosen to represent Canada at the [----] Winter Olympics. 🧵 3/10"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"W.A. Hewitt the secretary of the OHA sports editor of the Toronto Daily Star and father to Foster Hewitt was chosen to oversee the team. Along with Canada teams from Belgium Czechoslovakia Great Britain Sweden Switzerland and the USA took part. 🧵 4/10"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The games were all played outdoors at Stade Olympique de Chamonix in France. The team was used to playing indoors on artificial ice but it was believed by Hewitt that the team would benefit from the lack of boards and the larger ice surface of the European rink. 🧵 5/10"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In the final round Canada defeated Great Britain 19-2 on Feb. [--] followed by a 6-1 win over the United States to capture the gold medal on Feb. [--]. Harry Watson led the tournament in scoring recording [--] goals and [--] points in only five games. 🧵 7/10"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Some of the players on the Toronto Granites went on to play in the NHL. McCaffrey played [---] games in the NHL for the Toronto St. Pats/Maple Leafs Pittsburgh Pirates and Montreal Canadians. He recorded [--] points and won one Stanley Cup with Montreal. 🧵 8/10"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Dunc Munro played [---] NHL games recording [--] points and won a Stanley Cup. Both Hooley Smith and Harry Watson were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Smith recorded [---] points in [---] games and won two Stanley Cups while Watson never played in the NHL. 🧵 9/10"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Viola Desmond's story was forgotten for years until her sister Wanda Robson brought it back to light with Graham Reynolds. Today Desmond's civil rights fight is known nationwide and she is on our $10 bill. This is her story. 🧵 1/12"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:00Z 65.8K followers, 10.3K engagements
"The next day she was taken to court and ordered to pay $26 in fines by the judge. She was given no legal representation. Viola fought the charge and Carrie Best editor of The Clarion broke the story. 🧵6/12"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Viola hired lawyer Frederick William Bissett and filed a lawsuit against the theatre. Her lawsuit was dismissed. Bissett refused to bill her for his services. After the trial Viola's marriage ended she closed her business and moved to Montreal. 🧵7/12"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"She later settled in New York City where she died from gastrointestinal bleeding on Feb. [--] [----]. Her story was unknown by many for decades until [----] when her sister Wanda Robson enrolled in a course on race relations at Cape Breton University. 🧵 8/12"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"With the instructor Graham Reynolds she began an effort to tell her sister's story. This led to the publication of Sister to Courage in [----]. On April [--] [----] Desmond was granted a full pardon by Nova Scotia Lt. Governor Mayann Francis. 🧵 9/12"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"On this day in [----] Darryl Sittler recorded six goals and four assists (10 points) in a single game. The previous record was eight points held by Maurice "The Rocket" Richard (1944) and Bert Olmstead (1954). In NHL history [--] players have registered eight points in a game"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:17Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Shania Twain released her second studio album The Woman in Me. The album sold [--] million copies worldwide and went two-times diamond in Canada. It won a Grammy and two Junos and reached #1 in Canada the UK and the USA"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:25Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] the NHL All-Star Game was played in Edmonton. The Campbell Conference won 9-5 and Wayne Gretzky was named All-Star MVP. It remains the last time the All-Star Game was played in Edmonton. Florida and California based teams have hosted eight times since 1994"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:35Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"That same year Manitoba (which was 1/18th its current size when it was formed) was enlarged to include New Iceland. After this point New Iceland's colony settlement slowly integrated into Manitoba with English overtaking Icelandic as the predominant language. 🧵 5/7"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Within New Iceland was Gimli. Today 1/3rd of Gimli's population is of Icelandic-heritage which is celebrated by a festival and statue in Gimli (I know Vikings didn't have horns on their helmets). Manitoba is home to the largest Icelandic population outside of Iceland. 🧵 6/7"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"With one medal so far Canada has equaled its medal total from the [----] [----] [----] and [----] Winter Olympics"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:28Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"At the [----] Winter Olympics in Lake Placid two men from Sudbury both miners who worked for Inco took home three medals in speed skating in the only Olympic they ever competed in"
X Link 2026-02-07T22:23Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Norman Albert gave the play-by-play for the third period of a game at Toronto's Arena Gardens on CFCA. On Feb. [--] Foster Hewitt made his broadcast debut. The first complete broadcast of a professional game would happen on March [--] [----] on CKCK in Regina"
X Link 2026-02-08T12:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] a CNR freight train collided with a Via Rail passenger train outside Hinton Alberta. The crash killed [--] and injured [--] people. A 56-day public inquiry found severe flaws in the culture and safety practices at Canadian National Railway"
X Link 2026-02-08T12:15Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Sid Abel died. Born in Melville SK in [----] he played in the NHL from [----] to [----] and [----] to [----]. In his Hall of Fame career he won three Stanley Cups and the Hart. During the Second World War he served with the RCAF"
X Link 2026-02-08T12:45Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Canada represented by the Ottawa RCAF Flyers defeated Switzerland 3-0 to capture Olympic hockey gold. It was Canada's fifth hockey gold medal. Canada outscored their opponents 69-5 in eight games. Walter Halder had [--] goals and [--] points"
X Link 2026-02-08T14:55Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] the city built an elementary school and charged residents for construction. In [----] another railroad the Halifax and Southwestern Railway was built through Africville and trains ran constantly through the community. 🧵 3/12"
X Link 2026-02-08T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Africville never received proper roads health services electricity or water from Halifax. Instead Halifax built a prison there in [----] an infectious disease hospital in [----] along with a slaughterhouse and a fecal waste depository. All without consultation. 🧵4/12"
X Link 2026-02-08T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Documents were forged to give the impression that the city bought the church prior to the demolition. Nearly all the vital records of residents were bulldozed inside the church and lost forever. 🧵9/12"
X Link 2026-02-08T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Part of the area of Africville is now occupied by the A. Murray MacKay Bridge interchange. Eddie Carvery a former resident of Africville has continued to lived on the Africville land since [----] to protest the demolition of the community. 🧵10/12"
X Link 2026-02-08T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The Germans called him "Hell's Handmaiden". Each time he returned to his aerodrome his airplane was riddled with bullet holes. No British Empire First World War pilot had more confirmed air victories than him. This is the story of Billy Bishop. 🧵 1/12"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:00Z 65.8K followers, 17.4K engagements
"Billy Bishop was born in Owen Sound on Feb. [--] [----] the third of four children to William and Margaret Bishop. As a child he became a skilled marksman with the .22 caliber rifle his father gave him. Often bullied he defended himself and others by fighting. 🧵2/12"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] he jumped off the roof of the family's three-storey house in a glider made of cardboard wood twine and bedsheets. His sister helped him out of the wreckage and kept the incident secret from their parents if he agreed to go on a date with her friend Margaret. 🧵3/12"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"His [--] aerial victories were the most of any British Empire pilot and third most of the war behind only The Red Baron and Rene Fonck. During the interwar years Bishop worked in commercial aviation and for McColl-Frontenac Oil. 🧵9/12"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] Bishop was made an Honorary Air Vice Marshall. In that position he advocated for an expansion of the Royal Canadian Air Force. In [----] he became Director of Recruiting for the RCAF and played a critical role in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. 🧵10/12"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"I hope you enjoyed that look at Billy Bishop. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 sources in next post 🧵12/12 http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"At the [----] Amsterdam Olympics six Canadian women became heroes with their achievements at the Games. In the first Games where women could compete in athletics they became known as The Matchless Six"
X Link 2026-02-08T17:06Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"My [----] project is a coast-to-coast-to-coast journey around Canada with my dog Berton. The trip will be documented in videos and a book that looks at Canada's past present and future. You can help support the project below 👇 https://gofund.me/9d710f485 https://gofund.me/9d710f485"
X Link 2026-02-08T17:49Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Richard Pierpoint was enslaved for two decades before he gained his freedom. He then fought for the British and Canadians through two wars with the Americans"
X Link 2026-02-08T23:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"At the Winter Olympics Canada has won [--] medals in speed skating including [--] gold. But the first Canadian to bring home gold was a Sudbury miner named Alexander Hurd in [----] who became a Canadian Olympic hero. This is his story. 🧵 1/7"
X Link 2026-02-09T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"In the [---] Metres Hurd won his heat with a time of [----] and then won the bronze in the final to capture Canada's first-ever speed skating medal. In the [----] metres he finished second in his heat and then won the silver medal in the final. 🧵 3/7"
X Link 2026-02-09T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"After the Olympics Hurd won the North American Mass-start Indoor Championship in [----] [----] and [----] and set a North American record in the [----] metres. Due to financial difficulties he was unable to compete at the [----] Winter Olympics. 🧵 4/7"
X Link 2026-02-09T14:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Have a listen to the Haunted Canada podcast today I had the pleasure of being interviewed about the history of the Halifax Citadel for it Available on all podcast platforms"
X Link 2026-02-09T14:44Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Stompin' Tom Connors was a Canadian legend. He wrote over [---] songs and released four dozen albums that focused on Canada's history culture and places. He was Canadian to the core. This is his story. 🧵 1/12"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:00Z 65.8K followers, 16.1K engagements
"It was in the hotel he also developed the habit of stomping his foot to keep the rhythm over the crowd noise. Slowly his fan base grew in Ontario. On July [--] [----] at the King George Tavern in Peterborough waiter Boyd MacDonald introduced him as "Stompin Tom'". 🧵 5/12"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Hidy and Howdy were the mascots for the [----] Winter Olympics in Calgary. Considered to be two of the most successful Olympic mascots in history they were seen everywhere in the years leading up to the Games"
X Link 2026-02-09T20:51Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Upper and Lower Canada were merged into the Province of Canada. Canada East and Canada West within the Province of Canada were given equal seats in the Parliament. The Province of Canada remained until Confederation in 1867"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"At the outbreak of the First World War Canadians coast-to-coast enlisted to serve. This included Black Canadians. Many Black recruits were rejected for service based solely on the colour of their skin. Those that were accepted for enlistment faced racism in the ranks. 🧵 2/10"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:01Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements
"The men also maintained roads built a railroad and operated trains on the railroad. They also provided utilities to camps including water pumps and electric power plants. The men returned to Canada in early [----] and the unit disbanded on Sept. [--] [----]. 🧵 8/10"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] the battalion was designated an event of national historic significance. In [----] it received the theatre of war honour "France and Flanders 1917-18" That same year Justin Trudeau apologized for the systemic racism endured by the battalion's soldiers. 🧵 9/10"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] Thompson completed his first major survey mapping a route to Lake Athabasca. In [----] Thompson was promoted from fur trader to surveyor. In [----] the HBC ordered him to focus more on the fur trade and less on surveying which he refused. 🧵 5/12"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Thompson walked [---] km on May [--] [----] through a snowstorm to the nearest North West Company fort. He was hired by the company on the spot. In [----] he surveyed the Canadian-American border following the Jay Treaty of [----]. In [----] Thompson married Charlotte Small. 🧵 6/12"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On July [--] [----] he reached the Pacific Coast. The Americans beat him there by only two months. Thompson retired on a pension from the NWC. He then began working on his magnum opus a large map covering the area from Lake Superior to the Pacific. 🧵 9/12"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Sadly poor investments and the merger of the NWC and HBC in [----] began to take its toll on his finances. Thompson had to return to surveying to make ends meet. By [----] he and Charlotte were living with their daughter and son-in-law. 🧵10/12"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Thompson died in poverty and obscurity. Charlotte died three months after him. Thompson's story was rediscovered by Joseph Tyrrell and he is now celebrated as our greatest land geographer. Learn more in my deep dive 👇 🧵11/12 https://canadaehx.com/2021/04/03/david-thompson/ https://canadaehx.com/2021/04/03/david-thompson/"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"I hope you enjoyed that look at the life of David Thompson. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 sources in next post 🧵12/12 http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"sources Canadian Encyclopedia: Dictionary of Canadian Biography: Parks Canada: https://buff.ly/mmHIyo6 https://buff.ly/kC6oXDg https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/david-thompson https://buff.ly/mmHIyo6 https://buff.ly/kC6oXDg https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/david-thompson"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"From [----] to [----] Canada won every single gold medal in hockey at the Olympics.except one. In [----] Great Britain won gold (with a team loaded with Canadians) and silver went to a team from Port Arthur (Thunder Bay). This is the story of the Port Arthur Bearcats. 🧵 1/8"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:01Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"One of the best senior-A teams in Canada the Bearcats won the Allan Cup in [----] [----] [----] and [----]. In [----] when the Allan Cup champion Halifax Wolverines disbanded the Bearcats were asked to represent Canada at the [----] Winter Olympics. 🧵 3/8"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"At the Olympics the Bearcats were joined by [--] other teams including Germany Great Britain Japan Latvia Sweden Poland and the USA. On the Great Britain team nine of the [--] players grew up in Canada and [--] played previously in Canada. 🧵 4/8"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In the Group A playoff the Bearcats won all three games outscoring their opponents [--] to [--]. Against Latvia the team won 11-0. In the Second Round the Bearcats went 2-1 suffering Canada's first-ever Olympic loss when Great Britain won 2-1. 🧵 5/8"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In the final round tournament rules stated that semi-final results would be carried to the final round which the Canadians protested. As a result despite the Bearcats beating Czechoslovakia 7-0 and the United States 1-0 Canada was awarded the silver medal. 🧵 6/8"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The Bearcats were chosen to represent Canada at the [----] Winter Olympics but these were cancelled. After the war the Bearcats returned to playing and eventually became the Thunder Bay Twins. The team won five more Allan Cups until it folded in [----]. 🧵 7/8"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Lincoln Alexander was a great Canadian. The first Black Canadian to be elected to Parliament to serve in federal cabinet and to serve as a Lt. Governor"
X Link 2026-02-10T23:11Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Leslie Nielsen was born in Regina Saskatchewan. In his six-decade career in film and television he appeared in more than [---] films and [---] television programs portraying more than [---] characters. He remains a beloved comedic actor"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Eddie Shack was born in Sudbury. In his NHL career from [----] to [----] he won four Stanley Cups and was a three-time All-Star. Known for his outgoing personality a novelty song about him called "Clear the Track Here Comes Shack" hit #1 in 1966"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:45Z 65.8K followers, 21.8K engagements
"Rogers and Smith competed together in the pairs figure skating event. They had finished third at the Canadian Championships in pairs in [----] and at the Olympics finished in seventh place. In [----] she became the first Canadian to win a World Championship. 🧵 5/8"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Charles Gorman known as the "Man with the Million Dollar Legs" competed in the [---] [----] and [----] metres speed skating events. The Canadian Outdoor Champion at the time he finished seventh in the [---] 11th in the [----] and did not finish the [----] metres. 🧵 6/8"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Brenda Milner (1918 - Present): A neuropsychologist she contributed heavily to the field of clinical neuropsychology as well as the science of memory and language. She continued to work well into her 90s and will turn [---] in July of this year. 🧵 3/12"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Cecilia Krieger (1894 - 1974): She was the first woman to earn a PhD in mathematics from a Canadian university. She taught at the University of Toronto for decades and the Krieger-Nelson Prize from the Canadian Mathematical Society is named for her and Evelyn Nelson. 🧵 4/12"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Evelyn Nelson (1943 - 1987): As a mathematician she made large contributions in the area of universal algebra and its application in theoretical computer science. the Krieger-Nelson Prize from the Canadian Mathematical Society is named for her and Cecilia Krieger. 🧵 5/12"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Helen Sawyer Hogg (1905 - 1993): As an astronomer she pioneered research into globular clusters. She promoted scientific advocacy in her Toronto Star column "With the Stars" from [----] to [----]. Her [----] book "The Stars Belong to Everyone" helped popularize astronomy. 🧵 6/12"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Irene Uchida (1917 - 2013): As an expert in genetics she researched Down syndrome and later founded the cytogenetics laboratory at McMaster University. She published more than [--] scientific papers during her career. 🧵 7/12"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Jennie Trout (1841 - 1921): The first woman in Canada to become a licenced medical doctor she ran a free clinic for the poor of Toronto. She also founded the Therapeutic and Electrical Institute which later opened branches in Brantford and Hamilton. 🧵 8/12"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Elsie MacGill (1905 - 1980): The first woman in North America to be awarded a Master's degree in aeronautical engineering she became known as the Queen of the Hurricanes because she oversaw the manufacturing of [----] Hawker Hurricanes during the Second World War. 🧵 9/12"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Harriet Brooks (1876 - 1933): As a nuclear physicist she discovered atomic recoil and was among the first persons to discover radon and determine its atomic mass. Sir Ernest Rutherford considered her to be on the same level as Marie Curie. 🧵 10/12"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Maude Abbott (1868 - 1940): One of the first Canadian women to earn a medical degree she published several books and became known as an international expert on congenital heart disease. Her [----] book "Atlas of Congenital Cardiac Disease" is considered a landmark work. 🧵 11/12"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:17Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The International Peace Garden was created almost [---] years ago as a symbol of friendship between Canada and the United States. It sits on the border between Manitoba and North Dakota. It is a symbol needed now more than ever"
X Link 2026-02-11T17:48Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"While I work on my second book be sure to check out my first Canadian history book: Canada's Main Street. It explores the history of the Trans-Canada Highway. You can find it at most bookstores online and your local library 👇 https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/"
X Link 2026-02-11T20:33Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Was able to get a selfie with the famous Canadian dog Berton this evening"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:16Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Ivan Reitman died. Born in [----] he grew up in Toronto and went on to direct many iconic movies including Meatballs Stripes Ghostbusters Twins and Kindergarten Cop. He also produced Heavy Metal Space Jam and National Lampoon's Animal House"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:30Z 65.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Nora Rose Hendrix was born in Georgia in [----]. In her early-20s she began touring with a vaudeville troupe as a singer and dancer and made her way to Seattle. It was with that troupe she met Ross Hendrix a stagehand. In [----] the two married and moved to Vancouver. 🧵2/11"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements
"All four of their children were born in Canada one of whom was James "Al" Hendrix. James married Lucille Jeter on March [--] [----]. They had a son on Nov. [--] [----] named Johnny Allan Hendrix. The world knows him much better as Jimi Hendrix. 🧵3/11"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Nora and Ross settled in Hogan's Alley also known as Park Lane in Vancouver. It was a thriving Black community in the city that featured Fountain Chapel the only Black church at the time. The construction of that church was partly spearheaded by Nora in [----]. 🧵4/11"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Throughout the 1940s and into the early-1950s Nora welcomed her grandson Jimi to her home each summer. He also briefly lived with her when he was in the first grade and attended Dawson Annex School in the city. Jimi adored his grandmother Nora. 🧵6/11"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements
"He returned to Vancouver to stay with her in the early-1960s as he was building his music career playing in small local venues. Meanwhile Nora was doing her best to fight the city's planned demolition of Hogan's Alley as the city wanted to expand the Georgia Viaduct. 🧵7/11"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Eventually work on the freeway was stopped and never finished. Part of Hogan's Alley was demolished for nothing. At the same time Jimi was becoming world famous for his music. In [----] when he played at Pacific Coliseum Nora was in the front row watching him. 🧵9/11"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Nora outlived Jimi by years. She died in Vancouver at the age of [---] in [----]. The home she lived in from [----] to [----] is now a Municipal Heritage Site. In [----] a stamp was issued honouring her and today Nora Hendrix Place is named for her in the city. 🧵10/11"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"I hope you enjoyed that look at Nora Hendrix an icon of Vancouver's Black community. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 sources in next post 🧵11/11 http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
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X Link 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] the Sudbury Wolves representing Canada defeated Denmark 47-0 at the World Championships in Stockholm Sweden. All [--] players on Canada recorded a hat trick and Jim Russell had eight goals in the game"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:24Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] he debuted the Canadian nature documentary series Lorne Greene's New Wilderness. It ran for five seasons in [--] countries. It also won three Emmys. Despite living in the United States Greene always talked about his love for his home country of Canada. 🧵 9/12"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"RT @KristinRaworth: Hey everyone. I really need to find work. Nothing has worked out. If you can think of anything please reach out. Ill t"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:03Z 65.8K followers, [--] engagements
"She won it again in [----] and [----]. The organizers let her keep the Cup after that. In [----] acclaimed musician Ernesto Vinci heard her sing and took her on as a student. On Aug. [--] [----] she gave her first major concert which was at the Halifax Conservatory Hall. 🧵 4/12"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:01Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements
"On Nov. [--] [----] Portia made her national debut as a singer at the Eaton Auditorium in Toronto. The performance was called a triumph and her career exploded. In [----] she sang at Rideau Hall of the Governor General and Princess Alice mother to Prince Philip. 🧵 6/12"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] the Nova Scotia Talent Trust was formed for the sole purpose of enabling Portia to focus on her singing career and her tours. Throughout the next two years she toured Central America Europe and the USA and appeared in the NFB film This Is Canada. 🧵 7/12"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:01Z 65.8K followers, [---] engagements
"After a tour of South America Portia began to experience vocal problems in [----]. She chose to take a year off. In [----] she toured the Maritimes Switzerland and France. This was her last tour. Vocal problems continued and led to a retirement. 📸Hedley Rainnie 🧵 8/12"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:01Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements
"If you enjoy Canadian history or history in general check out my podcast Canadian History Ehx The good the bad the weird I cover it all. Available on all podcast platforms. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-history-ehx/id1437838013 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-history-ehx/id1437838013"
X Link 2023-05-17T12:33Z 65.9K followers, 1M engagements
"Easter is one week away so here is an Easter Bunny from every province in Canada. Enjoy [--]. British Columbia"
X Link 2024-03-24T23:43Z 65.9K followers, 578.3K engagements
"On this day in [----] the Edmund Fitzgerald sank beneath the waves of Lake Superior during a massive storm. The sinking took the lives of all [--] men on the ship and became immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's song. Let's learn more about this tragedy. 🧵1/20"
X Link 2024-11-10T15:21Z 65.9K followers, 4.2M engagements
"Canada and Denmark share a [---] km long land border on Hans Island since we ended the Whisky War in [----]. So technically we could join the European Union"
X Link 2025-02-02T19:37Z 65.9K followers, 3M engagements
"In [----] the Tariff Act came into place in the United States. It placed tariffs on imports of up to 50%. While touted as a way to build American industry there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired. Let's learn more. 🧵1/10"
X Link 2025-03-04T16:54Z 65.9K followers, 1.6M engagements
"John Candy and Catherine O'Hara both made the world a better place"
X Link 2026-01-30T19:22Z 65.9K followers, 1.6M engagements
"Happy birthday to David Hayter born on this day in [----] Best known as the English voice actor for Solid Snake in the Metal Gear video game series he also wrote the screenplays for X-Men X2 and Watchmen. He also voiced Jeremiah in The Long Dark"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:30Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Bishop and Margaret who was the granddaughter of Timothy Eaton fell in love and later married. On Feb. [--] [----] Bishop applied to the Royal Military College of Canada. He withdrew in [----] to serve in the First World War with the Mississauga Horse. 🧵4/12"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Many Black Canadians were kept from serving in the First World War with some officials considering it to be a "White Man's War". The No. [--] Construction Battalion was the only Canadian battalion composed of Black soldiers to serve in the war. This is the story. 🧵 1/10"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:01Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"David Thompson is my favourite historical figure. Through his life he mapped [---] million sq-km of North America and travelled over [-----] km often joined by his wife of [--] years Charlotte Small. This is his amazing story. 🧵 1/12"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:01Z 65.9K followers, 22.6K engagements
"The Port Arthur Bearcats were formed in the early-1900s in Port Arthur (now part of Thunder Bay) Ontario. One of the best teams in the area they played the Ottawa Senators in a Stanley Cup challenge on March [--] [----]. The team lost the one-game showdown 13-4. 🧵 2/8"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:01Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements
"On this day in [----] Ted Lindsay of the Detroit Red Wings and Doug Harvey of the Montreal Canadiens formed the first NHL Players' Association. The owners sabotaged the union by trading or demoting anyone involved with it. It soon folded but inspired the present-day NHLPA"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:45Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier have won Bronze in Figure Skating Ice Dance. Since its introduction in [----] Canada has won [--] gold [--] silver and [--] bronze (Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir Gold [----] Silver [----] Gold [----] and Tracy Wilson/Robert McCall Bronze 1988)"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:57Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Before Kurt Browning Elvis Stojko and Brian Orser there was Montgomery Wilson. The greatest Canadian male figure skater of his era he helped inspire many who came after him. This is his story. 🧵 1/8"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Nora Rose Hendrix was a pillar of Vancouver's Hogan's Alley. She built the community and worked tirelessly to save it from demolition by the City of Vancouver. Her grandson Jimi was also a pretty damn good guitar player. This is the story of Nora Hendrix 🧵 1/11"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"On this day in [----] Sue Rodriguez died. Diagnosed with ALS in [----] she took her fight for the right to end her own life through doctor assistance to the Supreme Court. While she lost her case an anonymous doctor ensured she died on her own terms"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:28Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Lorne Greene was many things through his life. He was an inventor an acting teacher a celebrated broadcaster a singer and of course a great actor. He may have been most famous as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza but he was so much more than that. This is his story. 🧵 1/12"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.9K followers, 16.3K engagements
"In [----] he narrated the NFB's Churchill's Island which won the first Academy Award for Best Short Documentary. In [----] he established the Lorne Greene Academy of Radio Arts. 🧵 4/12 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=LQ38NLAMUi0 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=LQ38NLAMUi0"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"From [----] to [----] he ran the Lorne Greene Academy of Radio Arts. The school trained many future performers including James Doohan Leslie Nielsen Jonathan Frid and Billie Mae Richards. In the 1950s Greene began to move into acting on Broadway and at Stratford. 🧵 5/12"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] Greene was cast as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza. The role made him a household name. Bonanza lasted for [--] years and remains a beloved show to this day. With his fame Greene released several country-western and folk albums during the 1960s. 🧵6/12"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"His spoken-word ballad Ringo became a #1 hit in [----]. In the 1970s Greene was the TV spokesperson for Alpo Beef Chunks. On TV he had limited success in the early-1970s. His [----] show Griff was cancelled after [--] episodes and Last of the Wild lasted only one season. 🧵 7/12"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] he played the first slaveholder of Kunta Kinte in Roots. In [----] he gained another famous role as Commander Adama on Battlestar Galactica. For years he also co-hosted the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC with Betty White. 🧵 8/12"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [---] engagements
"I hope you enjoyed that look at the life of Lorne Greene. If you enjoy my Canadian history content you can support my work with a donation at 👇 sources in next post 🧵12/12 http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu http://buymeacoffee.com/craigu"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:00Z 65.9K followers, [----] engagements
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