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…
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…
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…
“Wars That Shaped Us”: A New Podcast Series by the Canada History Society – Click here for Series The Canada History Society has launched a groundbreaking new podcast series, Battles That Shaped Us, offering a sweeping exploration of warfare across the long arc of Canadian history — from the intricate martial traditions of Indigenous peoples…
The Macdonald Question: Changing Interpretations of Canada’s First Prime Minister For generations, Sir John A. Macdonald stood unchallenged as the architect of Confederation, the unyielding force who willed a disparate collection of colonies into a nation. Schoolchildren were told of his vision, his determination, his genius for politics. His flaws—his drinking, his partisanship—were acknowledged with…
The New Brunswick Election of 1866: The Colonial Vote that Unlocked Confederation In the spring of 1866, New Brunswick became the hinge on which British North America creaked and, at last, began to swing. Confederation was still a proposal—ink on conference paper, a cabinet idea in Quebec City, a set of “Resolutions” carried by men…
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…
