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…

The Canada History Society (CHS) is dedicated to enhancing public understanding of Canada’s diverse heritage through a series of academically rigorous websites covering Canadian, provincial, social, and national history. These digital platforms, featuring primary sources, peer-reviewed articles, and detailed analyses, bridge the gap between scholarly research and public engagement while preserving both local and national…

By William Hardwick June 1812: The Edge of Empire By the time war was declared in June of 1812, the vast, wooded sprawl known as British North America was less a nation than a patchwork of loyalties sewn into the fringes of a crumbling empire. It was a territory claimed more by imperial ink than…

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 Greg Scott History, as the old adage goes, is written by the victors. But now and then, the wind shifts, and a whisper from the past—half legend, half truth—becomes too loud to ignore. Such is the story of the Norse landings in North America, not in the Caribbean warmth that later drew Columbus, but…

The Charlottetown Conference: The Meeting That Helped Create Canada In September 1864, delegates from the Province of Canada arrived in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, where representatives of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island were discussing a possible Maritime union. The Canadian delegation, led by John A. Macdonald, George-Étienne Cartier and George Brown, presented…

British Columbia Day: The Story Behind Canada’s Pacific Province Join the Canada History Society as we explore the remarkable story of how British Columbia became part of Canada. From Indigenous societies and the arrival of European explorers to the gold rush, the Alaska Purchase, and the Confederation debates, this short video traces the events that…

By Greg Scott The history of Canadian history History in Canada has always been an act of endurance. In nations born of revolution or conquest, the past is a weapon. In Canada, it is a mirror — reflecting patience, compromise, and the long, cold persistence of identity against indifference. This has shaped not only the…

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…