Oscar Peterson came from humble beginnings and left behind a legendary career. The article is from our Feb-March 2025 issue -- now on newsstands.

US annexation claims aren't new. Here's an illustration that accompanied an 1869 satirical article that said the US should take "immediate possession of the Atlantic Telegraph, the Gulf Stream, the Banks of Newfoundland, and the Aurora Borealis."

Tolerance 🕊️ or ⚔️ Tyranny? Our latest newsletter features an article by François Furstenberg about how the #QuebecAct of 1774 mollified the conquered citizens of New France but provoked American colonists to #revolution. Read it here ➡️ow.ly/xUCz50V6VMr

If you enjoyed yesterday's beaver story, check out this article about an attempt in the 1880's to buy the Canadian Northwest: canadashistory.ca/explore/busine…

Arsenic and no trace. But that all changed when forensic chemist Henry Holmes Croft made Canadian legal history with a pickling jar’s gruesome contents. Read: ow.ly/RaCe50PvlrM

Help us honour the teachers who bring Canadian history to life for their students! Nominate an exceptional educator for the Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Teaching & let their impact be known nationwide. ow.ly/joyN50V9OI2 #Teachers #sschat #historyclass

Are you a history or social studies teacher with an engaging history project? Apply now for the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching! ow.ly/IHY550V9LFZ #TeachingExcellence #HistoryTeacher #SocialStudiesTeacher #HistoricalThinking #TeacherTwitter

Discover Kit Coleman and Harriet Tubman's #Canadian legacy. Plus, learn how trailblazing astrophysicist Allie Vibert Douglas popularized astronomy and opened doors for #women in science. Click here to read our latest newsletter ➡️ow.ly/2BRa50VfYYF

The Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes innovative & impactful approaches to teaching Canadian history. It’s easy to apply – simply complete the Stage 1 form to tell us about a history project in your classroom. ow.ly/IHY550V9LFZ #CdnHist

☘️ From Famine to Resilience – Check out our latest newsletter featuring the story of an #Irish revolutionary who became a Canadian nationalist. Plus, don’t miss our special #StPatricksDay offer! Read here ➡️ow.ly/g9pa50Vjlsa

Thank you Lawrence L. Herman! We love to share, support, and celebrate history. Canada's History believes that the study and learning of history is essential for a healthy democracy.

For nearly 30 years, we’ve honoured history teachers who make a difference. Apply for the Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Teaching and join the legacy! Deadline: April 22 canadashistory.ca/awards/governo…

Check out our latest newsletter featuring Canada’s Top 10 Endangered Places List from National Trust for Canada. Plus, explore an Ottawa Valley village that has preserved its unique history for more than 150 years. Click here ➡️ow.ly/9ZYG50Vtllp #CdnHist #Travel

🏒 The term ‘#hockey teeth’ sounds like an oxymoron — the gappy grins of so many players say a mouthful about just how rough our favourite game can be. Read 'On Guard for Teeth' and more from our April–May issue in this week’s newsletter! #Cdnhist ➡️ow.ly/5bLZ50VxsjY

2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the #SecondWorldWar. Explore our latest newsletter featuring stories about Canadian paratroopers, five iconic #RCAF aircraft, and more! #DDay80 Click here ➡️ow.ly/YTPU50VBaoo

Explore how history and education can help us understand and address environmental challenges. Our latest newsletter features presentations from the recent Canada’s History Forum — plus, explore a brief history of trees. #EarthDay #Cdnhist Click here ➡️ow.ly/YwU450VGr3v

In honour of #JourneyToFreedomDay, our newsletter features the latest episode of History Bits, titled 'Voyage to Freedom' about a Vietnamese father and daughter's journey to Canada. Also, check out 'The Roma in Peterborough' and more. Read it here ➡️ ow.ly/k7rQ50VKBT1

Friend or Foe? This week's newsletter features an article which explores America’s perennial ambitions to annex #Canada. Read it here ➡️ ow.ly/pM9050VOFey

Our latest newsletter features articles by 2024 #PierreBerton Award winner Stephen Bown! Explore his captivating stories, including Cannibal Cruise, Gentlemen Spies, The Pig War, and more! Click here ➡️ow.ly/apKc50VXQaS #cdnhist