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…
The birth of a city By Greg Scott Long before the clang of steel rails or the deceptive promise of surveyor flags fluttered in the prairie wind, the land that would become Brandon existed in a state of dignified antiquity. Here, on the wide shoulders of the northern plains, Cree, Ojibwe, and Sioux peoples lived…
By Greg Scott In the damp, dark woods of the Old Northwest—those deep woods that once breathed Shawnee prayers and the sounds of snapping muskets—rose a man unlike any other. He was called Tecumseh, meaning “Shooting Star,” and like a celestial body, he flashed brightly, burned brilliantly, and was gone too soon. His mission? Nothing…
Podcast Series The Curious Passage of Richard Blanshard: First Governor of Vancouver Island By Barry Gough Barry Gough’s The Curious Passage of Richard Blanshard: First Governor of Vancouver Island is a meticulously researched and compelling account of an oft-overlooked figure in Canadian colonial history. Gough, a distinguished historian and authority on maritime and Pacific Northwest…
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…
It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Tim Cook, aged 54, Chief Historian and Director of Research at the Canadian War Museum (CWM). His death was formally announced on 26 October 2025. A Brief Biography Born in Kingston, Ontario and raised in Ottawa, Tim Cook embarked on a career that…
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Barry Gough, the distinguished historian, has embarked on an enthralling voyage of historical exploration with his captivating podcasts, which are available on his website. The inaugural series of these podcasts delves deep into the life and legacy of Richard Blanshard, the inaugural Governor of the Colony of Vancouver Island. Gough’s storytelling prowess and meticulous research…
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…
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….
