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When Winnipeg Froze So Hard in ’83, People Just Stayed Inside ‘Til May

In 1983, Winnipeg faced a winter so brutal that residents stayed indoors for months. We look back at the cold snap that brought a city to a freezing halt.

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On This Day: Quebec Almost Left Canada But Got Distracted by a Sugar Shack

On this day in history, Quebec almost left Canada—but legend says a sugar shack full of syrup and snacks distracted them long enough to forget.

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The Leafs Last Won the Cup in 1967 – Historians Debate If It Even Really Happened

Did the Leafs actually win the Stanley Cup in 1967, or is it just an elaborate hockey myth? With no living memory, no HD footage, and mounting conspiracy theories, historians are starting to doubt whether it ever really happened.

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The Great 1987 Poutine Shortage: A Nation in Crisis

The Great Poutine Shortage of 1987 remains one of Canada’s most devastating food crises. With cheese curds and gravy in short supply, the nation faced desperation, black market deals, and government intervention.

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On This Day: Canada Invents “Eh,” Immediately Regrets It

On this day in history, Canada accidentally invented “eh” and has regretted it ever since. Originally meant as a simple conversational tool, it became a national stereotype and the most recognizable part of the Canadian accent.

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On This Day: The Time Alberta Tried to Leave Canada (But Nobody Noticed)

On this day in history, Alberta attempted to secede from Canada—but nobody noticed. The entire plan collapsed in six hours, proving that not even Alberta cared that much.

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