One of the most important figures in Canadian history, Frederick Arthur Stanley’s most enduring legacy is not his term as the country’s sixth Governor General but the trophy cup that bears his name.
As the playoffs begin, we speak with author and hockey historian Kevin Shea about the man has name is associated with hockey champions. Shea is author of Lord Stanley: The Man Behind the Cup (Key Porter Books; First Edition edition (June 14, 2007)).
In this Journey into Hockey, we explore with Kevin Shea Lord Stanley’s political legacy — his diplomacy in dealing with the United States, his embrace of Canada’s West, and his nimble handling of domestic crises — fleshing out a man who was far more than just an avid sportsman.
At: http://conversationsontheroad.podbus.com/?p=445
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Podcast: Lakeland – Journeys into the Soul of Canada
Lakeland (Greystone Books, 2009) is a journey of a discovery with a country. In the course of his travels, Allen Casey examined just what lakes mean to Canada.
Interestingly, while many volumes had been written about the Great Lakes, this is a rare book in that it explores Canada’s three million other lakes.
We speak with Allen Casey about the inspiration for his journey, what he found and how it changed him.
At: http://conversationsontheroad.podbus.com/?p=432
Interestingly, while many volumes had been written about the Great Lakes, this is a rare book in that it explores Canada’s three million other lakes.
We speak with Allen Casey about the inspiration for his journey, what he found and how it changed him.
At: http://conversationsontheroad.podbus.com/?p=432
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Podcast: Uniting Canada through a Guitar - Six String Nation
64 pieces; 6 strings; 1 Canada; 1 guitar.
This is the story of Voyageur, the Six String Nation guitar, which was built from throughout Canada – it is comprised almost entirely of pieces of Canadian history. Pierre Trudeau’s canoe paddle is the tone bar, Paul henderson’s hockey stick is part of the pick guard; and the sacred Golden Spruce of Haida Gwaii froms the face. Even Maurice Richard’s first Stanley Cup ring adorns the ninth fret.
We speak with project organizor and author Jowi Taylor about Vaoyageur’s story – from concetion through construction through its debut in front of 80,000 people on Canada Day 2006.
As Jowi relates, the story continues to unfold today.
At: http://conversationsontheroad.podbus.com/?p=419
This is the story of Voyageur, the Six String Nation guitar, which was built from throughout Canada – it is comprised almost entirely of pieces of Canadian history. Pierre Trudeau’s canoe paddle is the tone bar, Paul henderson’s hockey stick is part of the pick guard; and the sacred Golden Spruce of Haida Gwaii froms the face. Even Maurice Richard’s first Stanley Cup ring adorns the ninth fret.
We speak with project organizor and author Jowi Taylor about Vaoyageur’s story – from concetion through construction through its debut in front of 80,000 people on Canada Day 2006.
As Jowi relates, the story continues to unfold today.
At: http://conversationsontheroad.podbus.com/?p=419
Podcast: Superior Region & Its People
In The Wolf’s Head - Writing Lake Superior (Cormorant Books, 2008) ,Peter Unwin has recorded the stories of the great Superior and the people who, over centuries, have determined to make it their home.
In this Journey into Canada, we speak with Unwin, who helps lay out the history of the lake and its lands.
At: http://conversationsontheroad.podbus.com/?p=364
In this Journey into Canada, we speak with Unwin, who helps lay out the history of the lake and its lands.
At: http://conversationsontheroad.podbus.com/?p=364
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Podcast: Canada’s Olympic Hockey History
Canada added a new and important page to its hockey and national history in the recently completed Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.
The men’s hockey team overtime final win for the gold against the U.S. is already a classic. The tournament was thrilling throughout. And, the women provided an equally inspiring level of skill and commitment. Their accomplishments are second to none.
These recently completed games are but the most recent chapter in a story that started close to a cenury ago.
Andrew Podnieks, author of more than 50 books on hockey, has chronicled the history of Canadian Olympic hockey in his book, Canada’s Olympic Hockey History, 1920-2010 (Fenn; 2009).
It’s a fascinating and diverse story. Canada’s Olympic hockey team has taken many twists and turns over the years.
In this Journey intio Hockey, we speak with Andrew Podnieks about his book and the history it chronicles.
As Canada celebrates the wins of 2010, the earlier contributions of the likes of William Hewitt, Father David Bauer, Dave King and Cassie Campbell should not be forgotten.
Broadcast: February 15 (Before Canada’s 2010 wins)
At: http://conversationsontheroad.podbus.com/?p=379
The men’s hockey team overtime final win for the gold against the U.S. is already a classic. The tournament was thrilling throughout. And, the women provided an equally inspiring level of skill and commitment. Their accomplishments are second to none.
These recently completed games are but the most recent chapter in a story that started close to a cenury ago.
Andrew Podnieks, author of more than 50 books on hockey, has chronicled the history of Canadian Olympic hockey in his book, Canada’s Olympic Hockey History, 1920-2010 (Fenn; 2009).
It’s a fascinating and diverse story. Canada’s Olympic hockey team has taken many twists and turns over the years.
In this Journey intio Hockey, we speak with Andrew Podnieks about his book and the history it chronicles.
As Canada celebrates the wins of 2010, the earlier contributions of the likes of William Hewitt, Father David Bauer, Dave King and Cassie Campbell should not be forgotten.
Broadcast: February 15 (Before Canada’s 2010 wins)
At: http://conversationsontheroad.podbus.com/?p=379
Thursday, February 25, 2010
On a rare night, Canada gathered to watch one game (Globe and Mail)
From The Globe and Mail:
By Stephen Brunt
The Globe and Mail
February 24, 2010
VANCOUVER - There aren't really that many hockey nights in Canada, at least not in the way we imagine them.
One country, gathered ‘round a game; perhaps it was true every week way back in the mists of time, in the one or two channel world, television on Saturday night as the national hearth, a place where friends and families came together, the way they came together to worship other gods the following morning.
But that world long ago was blown to smithereens, and now we live in a time of vast and near infinite choice; when you can watch anything from anywhere anytime, on your television, your computer, on your phone, and when nothing is really special there is not much reason to assemble anywhere anytime.
Except on rare nights like this, except for a game like this, when you want company, when it feels so much better to be with your tribe.
http://www.ctvolympics.ca/news-centre/columnists/bruntscorner/newsid=51571.html#a+country+united+watch+canada
By Stephen Brunt
The Globe and Mail
February 24, 2010
VANCOUVER - There aren't really that many hockey nights in Canada, at least not in the way we imagine them.
One country, gathered ‘round a game; perhaps it was true every week way back in the mists of time, in the one or two channel world, television on Saturday night as the national hearth, a place where friends and families came together, the way they came together to worship other gods the following morning.
But that world long ago was blown to smithereens, and now we live in a time of vast and near infinite choice; when you can watch anything from anywhere anytime, on your television, your computer, on your phone, and when nothing is really special there is not much reason to assemble anywhere anytime.
Except on rare nights like this, except for a game like this, when you want company, when it feels so much better to be with your tribe.
http://www.ctvolympics.ca/news-centre/columnists/bruntscorner/newsid=51571.html#a+country+united+watch+canada
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Passing: John Babcock, Last Canadian World War I Veteran (NY Times)
From The New York Times:
By RICHARD GOLDSTEIN
Published: February 24, 2010
He joined the Canadian Army at 15 and ultimately became the symbol of an embattled generation.
More than 600,000 Canadians served in World War I, and the Canadians’ capture of the Germans’ Vimy Ridge outpost in France in April 1917 is considered a milestone in forging Canada’s national identity.
Mr. Babcock died Thursday at his home in Spokane, Wash. He was 109.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/24/world/americas/24babcock.html?ref=obituaries
By RICHARD GOLDSTEIN
Published: February 24, 2010
He joined the Canadian Army at 15 and ultimately became the symbol of an embattled generation.
More than 600,000 Canadians served in World War I, and the Canadians’ capture of the Germans’ Vimy Ridge outpost in France in April 1917 is considered a milestone in forging Canada’s national identity.
Mr. Babcock died Thursday at his home in Spokane, Wash. He was 109.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/24/world/americas/24babcock.html?ref=obituaries
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