Throwback Thursday on the Nightshift, and we look back to 2005, May 8th, the day the Canadian War Museum. Shane Hewitt is joined by Chief historian Tim Cook who discusses the museum’s new VE Day exhibition, highlighting the poignant stories preserved within its artifacts, reminding listeners of the importance of remembering Canada’s role in World War II and its lasting legacy.

Historian and founder of RetrOntario Ed Conroy joins Shane Hewitt on “Throwback Thursday” to discuss the cultural impact of 2005, highlighting the unexpected consequences of a leaked Harry Potter book and how the ensuing publicity was cleverly handled. More history: https://retrontario.com

Originally aired on2025-05-08