Champlain Society

Preserving Canada's rich documentary heritage.

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In this week’s @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday episode discover the lives of four generations of elite Nova Scotian women navigating war, power, and family legacy in The Black Box: Lady Bessie Borden’s Family, 1863–1956. Listen at: https://t.co/F7QriRChl0 @utpress

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In this week’s @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday podcast episode Donald Wright and Carman Miller explore the fascinating story behind The Black Box: Lady Bessie Borden’s Family, 1863–195. Listen at: https://t.co/F7QriRChl0 @utpress

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From The Friendly Giant to Today’s Special—explore the golden age of Toronto kids’ TV. @ChamplainSoc podcast episode with Ed Conroy on how these shows shaped Canadian culture and childhood. Listen at: https://t.co/D2IkszidOE #MediaHistory #Nostalgia

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Who was the premier who transformed #NewBrunswick in just one decade? Discover the story of Louis J. Robichaud and how his reforms changed Canadian society forever in a new episode of the @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday: https://t.co/HKYuRU666t

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An inward-looking province. A deep resistance to change. Then came Louis J. Robichaud. Discover how one leader transformed #NewBrunswick in a new episode of the @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday: https://t.co/HKYuRU666t
#Politics #Leadership #PublicSector

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Before the Trans‑Canada Highway, cross-country travel meant rough roads, ferries, and uncertainty. So how did it all change? Listen to Canada’s Main Street on the @ChamplainSoc podcast: https://t.co/1db4FM7Lvx @sutherlandbooks @craigbaird

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One leader. One decade. Lasting change. Louis J. Robichaud’s reforms reshaped equality, governance, and opportunity in New Brunswick. Hear the story on the @ChamplainSoc podcast https://t.co/HKYuRU666t #Leadership #PublicSector

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A brilliant, unique, and beautiful rock From Earth’s ancient evolution to modern artistic inspiration, this blog reveals the hidden stories beneath our feet. Read the @ChamplainSoc Findings at: https://t.co/kOro7RxcVx #Geology #ArtAndScience #EarthStories

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Before streaming there was something magical about after-school TV. Dive into the creativity & lasting impact of Toronto’s kids’ TV golden age. From iconic characters to behind-the-scenes stories, it’s a journey back to the shows that shaped a generation. https://t.co/D2IkszidOE

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New episode: Louis J. Robichaud The first elected Acadian premier transformed New Brunswick challenging entrenched power and reshaping society. Hear Nicole O’Byrne in conversation with Donald Savoie on the @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday: https://t.co/HKYuRU666t

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In this week’s @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday Nicole O’Byrne speaks with Donald Savoie about Louis J. Robichaud, 1st elected Acadian premier of New Brunswick who transformed an inward-looking province into a vibrant modern society. Listen at: https://t.co/HKYuRU666t

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What can today’s leaders learn from 1960s reforms? Louis J. Robichaud’s legacy still offers lessons in leadership and equity. Listen to the new episode of the @ChamplainSoc podcast: https://t.co/HKYuRU666t
#AcadianHistory #Politics #Leadership #PublicSector

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How can a rock tell the story of a planet and inspire art? This thoughtful blog explores the deep connections between geology, creativity, and human curiosity. Read the @ChamplainSoc Findings at: https://t.co/kOro7RxcVx

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New episode of the @ChamplainSoc podcast: Louis J. Robichaud, the premier who transformed New Brunswick—championing equality, bilingualism, and sweeping social reform. What can we learn from his legacy today? Listen at: https://t.co/HKYuRU666t

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A single rock. Billions of years. Infinite inspiration. Discover how Earth’s geologic story fuels artistic imagination in this captivating @ChamplainSoc Findings at: https://t.co/kOro7RxcVx

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Why did the Canadiens dominate for decades? And what changed? @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday podcast dives into the rise, fall, and legacy of hockey’s most storied franchise. Listen at: https://t.co/rqvBGLgwgA #HockeyHistory #NHL #Habs @BarakaBooks @CanadiensMTL

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Before the Trans‑Canada Highway, cross-country travel meant rough roads, ferries, and uncertainty. So how did it all change? Listen to Canada’s Main Street on the @ChamplainSoc podcast: https://t.co/1db4FM7Lvx @sutherlandbooks @craigbaird

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In this week’s @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday Nicole O’Byrne speaks with Donald Savoie about Louis J. Robichaud, 1st elected Acadian premier of New Brunswick who transformed an inward-looking province into a vibrant modern society. Listen at: https://t.co/HKYuRU666t

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From roadside snack to global icon How did #poutine become a symbol of Canada? Dig into a new @ChamplainSoc podcast episode with Larry Ostola and Sylvain Charlebois https://t.co/WX0VX7AuZK @utpress @FoodProfessor #CanadianCulture

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Take a nostalgic trip through the golden age of Toronto kids’ television https://t.co/D2IkszidOE In this episode of @ChamplainSoc Witness to Yesterday, Ed Conroy shares the story behind over 100 children’s programs produced in Toronto between the 1950s and 2000.