Canadian Disasters
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Podcast Overview
<p>Canadian Disasters is a captivating podcast that delves into the history and stories of various disasters that have struck Canada. From terrorist attacks and natural disasters to implosions and shipwrecks, this show explores the tragic events and the aftermath. Both well known and forgotten pieces of history will be highlighted. Canadian Disasters: True North Strong and Destructive. </p>
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Publishing Since
8/1/2023
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Recent Episodes
April 1, 2024
The Gentleman Bandit
<p>Ken Leishman lived a fascinating life. He was beloved to the people of Winnipeg and Red Lake. The only people who weren't die hard fans? </p> <p>The police. </p> <p> </p> <p>Sources: </p> <p>Norma Bailey: "The Flying Bandit" Documentary </p> <p>Christian Cassidy, "This was Manitoba: Kenneth Leishman-the Flying Bandit"</p> <p>Mark Montgomery, Radio Canada "Canada History Mar 1, 1966: the Great Winnipeg Gold Heist "</p>
February 29, 2024
Africville
<p>In the 1960's, the City of Halifax decided to remove an area that they had determined to be a "slum." By 1970, the vibrant thriving community of Africville would be gone, and many of its citizens would not recover. </p> <p> </p> <p>Sources: </p> <p>Jennifer Nelson: Razing Africville </p> <p>Dakshana Bascaramurty: On Africville, the razing and the racism (link: <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-africville-canada-news-coverage/)">https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-africville-canada-news-coverage/)</a> </p> <p>Albert Rose: Report of a Visit to Halifax with Particular Respect to Africville </p> <p>Shelagh Mackenzie: Remember Africville </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
February 1, 2024
1929 Newfoundland Tsunami
<p>On November 18th, 1929, the deadliest Tusnami in Canadian history struck the Burin Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. Ill-prepared for such a disaster, it was a race against the clock for survival. </p> <p> </p> <p>Sources: </p> <p>The Wake by Linden MacIntyre</p> <p>Disasters of the Century, Season Three, Episode 34: Burin Tsunami </p> <p>Video: "The 1929 Burin Tsunami" Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Website</p>
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- What is Canadian Disasters?
<p>Canadian Disasters is a captivating podcast that delves into the history and stories of various disasters that have struck Canada. From terrorist attacks and natural disasters to implosions and shipwrecks, this show explores the tragic events and the aftermath. Both well known and forgotten pieces of history will be highlighted. Canadian Disasters: True North Strong and Destructive. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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