Ottawa History Hub
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Podcast Overview
<p>This podcast looks at the history of the city of Ottawa Ontario, since the last ice age to modern day! Visit our website at ottawahistoryhub.com. </p>
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10/1/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 29, 2026
Le Chanson de Big Joe
In this episode of the Ottawa History Hub Podcast we explore the life and legend of Big Joe Mufferaw, born Joseph Favre dit Montferrand in 1805. A real historical figure, Montferrand became renowned in 19th‑century Montreal and the Ottawa Valley for his immense strength, boxing prowess, and role as a defender of French Canadians during the lumber era. Over time, his exploits were heavily mythologized, blending fact with folklore. The episode distinguishes between the documented man and the ex...
June 22, 2026
Peter Aylin, The Shiner King
The episode examines the rise of the Shiners, an Irish-dominated criminal gang led by Peter Aylin Following the completion of the Rideau Canal in 1832, thousands of unemployed Irish labourers were left desperate for work. Aylin exploited this situation by hiring Irish lumbermen and forging a tight group called the Shiners. Aylin and his followers eventually extended their influence into civic institutions through intimidation and election rigging, culminating in attempted murder ...
June 15, 2026
Billings and his Bridge
This episode explores the life and impact of Bradish Billings, one of the most influential early settlers in the Ottawa region and namesake of Billings Bridge. After an early failure as a lumberman, Billings married Lamira Dow and moved to what would become Junction Gore. Junction Gore’s economy transformed when construction began on the Rideau Canal in 1826, providing local farmers with a lucrative cash market. To better access Bytown, the community—largely thanks to Billings’ in...
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- What is Ottawa History Hub?
<p>This podcast looks at the history of the city of Ottawa Ontario, since the last ice age to modern day! Visit our website at ottawahistoryhub.com. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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