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Joined August 2014
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From pioneering aviators to Cold War commanders, the story of the #RCAF is also the story of the people who led it. Discover the leaders behind Canada's air force in this fascinating new @ChamplainSoc podcast episode: bit.ly/WTYn626 #CanadianMilitary @UBCPress
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Thanks to Larry Ostola (@lostola1) and the Champlain Society's Witness to Yesterday podcast for taking the time to talk to us about our new book, The Air Marshals (UBC Press). Larry and I had a great chat; we hope you agree. Please have a listen! champlainsociety.utppublishi…
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Je comprends que des Québécois voient dans la monarchie un héritage historique complexe. Mais avant de vouloir en effacer les symboles, rappelons ce que cette institution apporte réellement. Les monarchies constitutionnelles figurent parmi les régimes politiques les plus stables et les plus prospères de la planète. Norvège, Danemark, Suède, Pays-Bas, Royaume-Uni, Canada, Australie, Nouvelle-Zélande ou Japon : ces pays sont régulièrement classés parmi les démocraties les plus avancées, les plus libres et les plus résilientes. Ce n’est pas un hasard. Dans une monarchie constitutionnelle, le chef d’État est apolitique, au-dessus des partis et des cycles électoraux. Il incarne la continuité de l’État, la primauté du droit et l’unité de la nation, pendant que le pouvoir politique reste entièrement entre les mains des élus. C’est une séparation des rôles qui protège la démocratie contre la personnalisation excessive du pouvoir. Au Canada, le roi n’est pas un « roi étranger ». Charles III est le roi du Canada. La Couronne est une institution canadienne depuis 1867, et le Québec a prospéré et évolué à l’intérieur de ce cadre. Le lieutenant-gouverneur n’est pas un vestige colonial vide de sens : il est le garant constitutionnel de la sanction des lois et de la continuité des institutions. Abolir ces symboles ou ce poste n’est pas un simple geste symbolique. C’est toucher à l’architecture constitutionnelle qui a assuré notre stabilité pendant plus de 150 ans. On peut vouloir moderniser, adapter ou dépolitiser. Mais on peut aussi choisir de respecter une institution qui a prouvé sa valeur partout où elle a su évoluer avec la démocratie. Je respecte la monarchie constitutionnelle précisément parce qu’elle n’est pas un frein à la démocratie : elle en est souvent l’un des piliers les plus discrets et les plus efficaces.
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How did Caribbean rum become central to life in early Canada? Larry Ostola speaks with Allan Greer about the people, industries, and global trade networks behind the story on @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday. bit.ly/WTYo3026
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Howie Morenz dazzled fans with his speed, skill, and determination. In a new @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday episode Larry Ostola speaks with Donald Murray about the season that cemented Howie Morenz’s place as hockey’s first legend. bit.ly/WTY_CS
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What makes a sports legend endure long after the final whistle? Larry Ostola interviews Donald Murray about his book Howie Morenz: The Greatest Season in the Life of Hockey’s First Legend in a new @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday episode bit.ly/WTY_CS #HockeyHistory
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What makes a sports legend endure long after the final whistle? In the latest episode of Witness to Yesterday, Larry Ostola interviews Donald Murray about "Howie Morenz: The Greatest Season in the Life of Hockey’s First Legend". Listen: bit.ly/WTY_CS @sutherlandbooks
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A Soviet defector. Secret documents. Canadian spies. A #ColdWar crisis that changed Canada. In a new @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday episode, Larry Ostola speaks with Reinhold Kramer & Tom Mitchell about "P.S. Burn After Reading". bit.ly/WTYo226 @utpress
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Oct 6, 1769: Happy Birthday to one of Canada's heroes who faced down the threat of an United States' invasion. War of 1812 leader, General Sir Isaac Brock.
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How did the Great Irish Famine shape Canada? William Jenkins joins Larry Ostola to explore famine migration and its lasting impact on Canadian history on the @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday podcast: bit.ly/WTYs2526
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There’s no future for a nation that hates its own history. Are we entering a post-national age? With trust in our institutions falling, Robert Tombs argues that a nation is more than just a marketplace—it’s our home. It's time to rebuild British national identity before it’s too late. Read the full essay here: wp.me/pdepR4-4pt #BritishHistory #NationalIdentity #CultureWars #RobertTombs
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July 8, 1792: John Graves Simcoe is sworn in as the 1st Lt. Gov. of Upper Canada at Newark's [ Niagara-on-the -Lake ] Navy Hall.
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Discipline. Morale. Leadership. In WWII, non-commissioned-officers were essential to the Canadian Army’s success—but they had to be created almost from scratch. Discover how in the @ChamplainSoc Findings: bit.ly/CSFindmay26
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June 13, 1833: The last duel in Upper Canada [ Perth, Ontario ] John Wilson and Robert Lyons over the affections of Elizabeth Hughes. Lyons loses his life [ age 19 ]. The price of love.
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May 24, 1819: Happy Birthday to her Majesty, Queen Victoria! in 1845 her day was celebrated by legislation passed by parliament. It became a national holiday in 1901 and the first Victoria Day was observed throughout the country in 1902. Time for a 24 for 24!
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From the “Flying Frenchmen” to today, the story of the Habs is about more than wins and losses. It’s about identity, culture, and change in Quebec. Discover the story behind the jersey: bit.ly/WTYm1526 #MontrealCanadiens #Habs
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In this week’s @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday Larry Ostola speaks with Craig Baird about Canada’s Main Street - the remarkable story of the #TransCanadaHighway. Listen at: bit.ly/WTYm2226 @sutherlandbooks @craigbaird #RoadTrip
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Larry Ostola speaks with Brendan Kelly about his book Habs Nation. The history of the Montreal Canadiens is about more than just hockey. It’s also the story of how hockey’s most winning team has always skated hand-in-hand with its home province of Quebec. bit.ly/WTYm1526
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Poutine isn’t just comfort food—it’s a cultural phenomenon. In this episode of @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday Larry Ostola and Sylvain Charlebois, author of #Poutine Nation: Lessons from the Unglamorous Rise of a Canadian Culinary Icon Listen: bit.ly/WTYm825 @utpress
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Habs fans: this one’s for you! Listen to a new episode of the @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday for a deep dive into the Montreal Canadiens & the history, identity, and culture that made them iconic: bit.ly/WTYm1526 #HockeyHistory #NHL #Habs @BarakaBooks @CanadiensMTL
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