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Durham: Past & Present
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Erin O'Toole, MP hosts Durham: Past & Present, a podcast dedicated to the rich history of the Durham riding and the people, places, and events that make the Durham region a very special part of the Canadian story.
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Episode 3 - The Farmer & the Statesman
Mar 12, 201900:17:44Tap to summarizeClarington Historian Myno Van Dyke joins Erin to discuss the historic Durham election from 1925, when a local farmer and incumbent Tory MP faced the hand-picked candidate of the Prime Minister and scion of one of the most prominent Canadian families. Read Myno's article in the Clarington Promoter: "The Farmer and the Statesman" https://claringtonpromoter.ca/document/publication-2015-09 Learn more about Fred Bowen: https://lop.parl.ca/sites/ParlInfo/default/en_CA/People/Profile?personId=3420 Learn more about the results of the 1925 General Election, in Durham: https://lop.parl.ca/sites/ParlInfo/default/en_CA/ElectionsRidings/Elections/Profile?election=1925-10-29#cand
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Feb 16, 201900:29:30Tap to summarizeWorld War II Veteran Bill Colville and Erin O’Toole, MP discuss Mr. Colville’s time in the Armed Forces and life at home after his service. Learn more about the 48th Highlanders of Canada: http://www.48highlanders.com/01_00.html Read: “How Can We Remember Them?” https://erinotoolemp.com/2016/11/11/how-can-we-remember-them/ Read: “Bedlam At The Lamone: Army, Part 88” https://legionmagazine.com/en/2010/06/bedlam-at-the-lamone/
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Episode 1: Sam Sharpe with Ted Barris
Sep 16, 201600:28:02Tap to summarizeCanadian historian Ted Barris and Erin O'Toole, MP discuss L.Col. Samuel Simpson Sharpe and his contribution to Canada's history. Learn more about L.Col. Samuel Simpson Sharpe’s Legacy at http://wp.me/p7GhHB-1sz www.tedbarris.com https://www.amazon.ca/Victory-Vimy-Canada-Comes-April/dp/088762359X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1471099339&sr=8-2&keywords=ted+barris
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