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…
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…
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…
On April 1st, 2026, British Columbia’s literary and historical community paused to recognize a figure whose career has long been woven into the province’s intellectual fabric. Barry Gough—historian, teacher, and author—was named the recipient of the prestigious George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award, an honour reserved for those whose contributions to letters have shaped the cultural…
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 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 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….
By Greg Scott May 5, 2025 Canada’s Triumph in the Netherlands, 1945 The final spring of the Second World War broke cold and hungry across the Netherlands. Cities lay hollow, fields lay flooded, and the bellies of Dutch children grumbled with the bitterness of what became known as the “Hunger Winter.” Then came the Canadians…
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…
Benedict Arnold’s Arduous Expedition to Quebec 1775: Visions and Realities By Barry Gough The battles of Lexington and Concord brought a military confrontation to a rapidly growing division between Americans and British. After the engagement at Bunker Hill on 17 June 1775 the dogs of war were let loose. General George Washington, the young commander-in-chief,…
