Teller: Conrad Laplante History War Stories

Two exciting war stories related to Canada.

Hear how Igor Gouzenko, the Soviet cipher clerk who defected in Ottawa in 1945, exposed a sprawling Soviet spy ring and revealed the hidden battle for global power.

And then hear how the Canadian Doctor, Solomon Secord, went from Kincardine south to serve in the American Civil War as a Confederate!

Producers: Lynda Joyce, Colette Laplante, Elaine O'Reilly

Music: Lynda Joyce Promo work: Colette Laplante

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Susan Ida - teller. Period Fiction

Step into Lucy Maud Montgomery’s world with The Strike at Putney—a witty, spirited tale of community, conviction, and the power of women’s voices.Few people know that the author wrote many stories that demonstrate the limited situation of women in the early 1900s.

Subtle humour in an updated Italian folktale in which a down-and-out gambler pits himself against sorcerers with only one weapon – a dead man’s arm.

Colette's story combines elements of folklore, religiousthemes, and a narrative of a man facing a supernatural threat.

This is a classic French-Canadian Folktale with a touch ofthe supernatural. In this story, the church ensures the people know the devil is always present when the people stray from the church teachings.

FanFan's actions made him the perfect candidate to bepursued by the devil's Big Tailed Beast.

References Horned & Hoofed Monsters of Canadian LegendLa Bete a Grand’Queue (The Big-Tailed Beast; English Translation)

A Sister’s Revenge. Personal, HumourStoryteller: Pearl-Ann Gooding

Host: Elaine O’Reilly

When Pearl-Ann discovers a monstrous spider wreaking havoc in her beloved raspberry patch, the battle is on. And then she gets a call from her sister asking to come over and pick raspberries. Suddenly a revenge plot erupts in Pearl-Ann’s mind for the sister who tormented her long ago.

Sometimes the best revenge is eight-legged and surprisingly theatrical.

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Stories from Here, There and Everywhere is produced by Lynda Joyce, Colette Laplante and Elaine O’Reilly. Music by Lynda Joyce

“We’d like to thank Ottawa Storytellers and Storytellers of Canada – Conteurs du Canada for their continuing support of our podcast.”

Storyteller: Gail Anglin. Folktale/Fairytale

In this eerie English folktale The Buried Moon, the Moon gets trapped in a bog by evil-doers, plunging the world into darkness. Only a brave few dare to search the haunted bogs to restore her light. Packed with mystery, magic, and a race against creeping evil, this spine-tingling tale is perfect for folklore lovers and night-owls.

Storyteller: Clara Dugas. Personal.

Clara Dugas, an Acadian storyteller has created a funny, yet touching story of her mother's first journey to the big city. She leaves her younger children behind so she can help her son adapt and has some adventures of her own.

For more information on Acadians:

Expulsion of the Acadians - WikipediaAcadian Expulsion (the Great Upheaval)

The Canadian Encyclopedia

Stories are shared with permission and cannot be reproduced or copied without explicit consent.

Producers: Lynda Joyce, Colette Laplante, Elaine O'Reilly

Storyteller: Phil Nagy. Humour; Folktale.

Were you afraid of something under your bed when you were little? Did you grow up and dismiss such foolishness? Well, maybe it wasn’t so foolish, according to Phil Nagy, this month’s storyteller.

And after you sort out your bedtime fears, you can learn why it’s so important to walk like a wiseman.

Enjoy!

Producers: Lynda Joyce, Colette Laplante and Elaine O'Reilly. Music by Lynda Joyce

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Stories are shared with permission and can not be reproduced or copied without explicit consent.

Thank you to Ottawa Storytellers and Storytellers of Canada-Conteurs du Canada for continued support.