This episode revisits one of Bytown’s most dramatic political clashes, the Stony Monday Riot of 1849. What began as a dispute between reformers and conservatives over the visit of Lord Elgin quickly escalated into street violence, gunfire, and an armed standoff in the heart of town. The story highlights the deep political divisions of the era and shows how close Bytown came to serious bloodshed during a period of major change in Canadian politics.
19 Oct 2026
The Great Famine
In this episode, we explore the Great Hunger of Ireland, not as a simple crop failure but as a devastating social and economic catastrophe shaped by poverty, colonial policies, and inequality. As potato blight ravaged Ireland in the 1840s, millions faced starvation, eviction, or exile, despite food continuing to leave the country. We follow the journey of Irish refugees aboard overcrowded “coffin ships” to Canada, examine quarantine stations like Grosse Île, and trace how survivors helped sha...
12 Oct 2026
The United Province of Canada
What happened after the rebellions of 1837-38? We’ll look at the creation of the Province of Canada and the attempt to unite Upper and Lower Canada under one government. We'll reference the Durham Report, debates over representation and responsible government, and the political alliances that shaped the new province. Along the way, we’ll see how these changes affected Bytown and set the stage for the political system that would eventually lead to Confederation.
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