Canada is Boring

Every year, Canadian's battle for the prestigious title of being crown 'Canada's Best Washroom'. A haven of peace, great design and innovation. An oasis in this crazy world. We explore some winners and what makes them the best place to lay cable.All our links:https://bio.to/canboringThis podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com

The Great Amherst Mystery was a notorious case of reported poltergeist activity centered on Esther Cox in Amherst, Nova Scotia, between 1878 and 1879. Jesse wants to believe but Rhys is a grouchy skeptic. All our links:https://bio.to/canboringThis podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com

This is a bizarre story of unexpected consequences. In the 1920's the 3 Maritime Provinces still drove on the left, but the rest of Canada drove on the right. With times changing, they switched, which due to a series of unexpected circumstances led to free beef in Lunenberg County for a whole year. Buckle up. All our links:https://bio.to/canboringThis podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com

The Tim Horton's musical? Nostalgic fun or a step closer to corporate hell?All our links:https://bio.to/canboringThis podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com

In the 1920s, the rum-running Linken brothers - Louie and Otto - got caught in a blizzard. One of them lost a toe which ended up being preserved in a jar. In 1973, legend has it that Captain Dick Stevenson found the jar and came up with the idea of the Sourtoe Cocktail Club - an exclusive club, with one membership requirement.“You can drink it fast. You can drink it slow. But your lips must touch that gnarly toe.” All our links:https://bio.to/canboringThis podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com

Yvonne, Annette, Cécile, Émilie and Marie Dionne were born two months premature on May 28, 1934 just outside Callander, Ontario to Olivia-Édouard and Elzire Dionne.When they were born, doctors didn’t even know quintuplets were possible, let alone able to survive outside of the womb.News of the unique birth was picked up by a local newspaper thanks to a tip-off from a relative of the father, and soon it spread all over North America. Almost destitute, the family tried to make money from the fame. However this plan backfired and all 5 children ended up under intense study and on display for anyone who bought a ticket.All our links:https://bio.to/canboringThis podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com

Halifax, Nova Scotia: known for its iconic Atlantic harbourfront, bar hopping, and rich history. In this very special bonus episode of Canardian in collaboration with Canada is Boring, Halifax-locals Rhys Waters and Jesse Harley join Kattie Laur to discuss the cities unfortunate impact on famed escape-artist Harry Houdini, a donair mascot that fueled a national bidding war, the traumatizing work of rickshaw driving.Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North, the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur.Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news!Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorthEmail Kattie at podthenorth@substack.comThe Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins.The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Thanks to Acast for supporting Canardian!

The story of the man who has been convicted of drunk driving 21 times, believed to be the Canadian record. All our links:https://bio.to/canboringThis podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com

Richard Arthur Assman was a Canadian gas station employee whose name propelled him to celebrity status across North America for four months in 1995.All our links:https://bio.to/canboringThis podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com