The Hudson’s Bay Company: The Fall of a Canadian Colossus and the Meaning of Its Legacy It began not as a company but as a proposition—an improbable vision hatched in the salons of Restoration England and the bitter snowfields of Rupert’s Land. In 1670, King Charles II granted a royal charter to a syndicate of…
On July 1, 1867, a new nation was born, not through revolution, but through negotiation, diplomacy, and the pragmatic ambition of a handful of determined leaders. The British North America Act united the colonies of Canada (split into Ontario and Quebec), New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia into the Dominion of Canada, setting the foundation for…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canada History Society Announces the True North History Book Prize Nominations Invitation Celebrating Excellence in Canadian National History Writing The Canada History Society is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 True North History Book Prize, an annual award recognizing the best book published on the theme of Canadian National History….
George Brown and the Dream of a New Canada Few men in Canadian history were as principled, stubborn, and essential to the nation’s birth as George Brown. He was a fighter, a journalist, and a statesman, but above all, he was a reformer. As founder of The Globe, Brown shaped public opinion with a conviction…
By Greg Scott The transformation of the media landscape in recent years is profound, marking a significant departure from traditional journalism’s foundational principles towards a more sensationalist and speculative approach. This change reflects a broader cultural and technological evolution, deeply influenced by the rise of digital media and the subsequent shifts in content consumption habits….
Gary Mitchell of Victoria, Past President of British Columbia Historical Federation, passed away on 9 February 2026 in his 82nd year. He was born in Langley Township and raised on a strawberry farm. He earned a B.A. in History from UBC in 1976 and a Master of Archival Studies there in 1985. He enjoyed a…
By Canada History Society, August 2025 Click here for Video Series This year, the Canada History Society proudly unveils a sweeping 20-part video documentary series, “From Sea to Sea: British Columbia and the Road to Confederation,” chronicling the dramatic, colorful, and often contested history of British Columbia’s journey from remote outpost to integral part of…
By Tim Cook The Good Allies: A Masterful Account of Canada’s Wartime Transformation Review By Greg Scott Click to listen to Interview about THE GOOD ALLIES The Good Allies: A Masterful Account of Canada’s Wartime Transformation Review By Greg Scott Tim Cook’s The Good Allies is an enthralling examination of Canada’s pivotal role during the…
By Barry Gough “We are Canadians and not Americans because of a foolish war that scarcely anyone wanted or needed, but which, once launched, no one knew how to stop.” — Pierre Berton, The Invasion of Canada: 1812–1813 These two schooners of the United States Navy were constructed at Erie, Pennsylvania, in time for naval…
Victoria, B.C. – July 20, 2015 — Just in time for BC Day 2015, a landmark 20-part documentary video series will be released, shedding powerful new light on British Columbia’s dramatic and often turbulent path from British colonial outpost to proud province of Canada. Titled “British Columbia: joins Confederation,” the series is hosted by acclaimed…
