1958 in Canada

[edit] Incumbents

January 16 - Louis St. Laurent is replaced by Lester B. Pearson as leader of the Liberal Party
March 25 - The Avro Arrow flies for the first time
March 31 - John Diefenbaker leads the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada to a massive election victory.
April 5 - the Seymour Narrows is made more easily passable after Ripple Rock was destroyed in one of the largest planned non-nuclear explosions
May 12 - The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) agreement is signed between the United States and Canada.
June 17 - The poorly designed Second Narrows Bridge in Vancouver collapses killing 18.
July 1 - Canada-wide television broadcasting starts
July 1 - The Lost Villages in Ontario are permanently flooded as part of the St. Lawrence Seaway construction project.
July 16 - Duff Roblin sworn in as premier of Manitoba
July 16 - The Manitoba Theatre Centre opens
October 23 - The third Springhill Mining Disaster occurs killing 74.
Department of Physical Education started at the University of Saskatchewan
Golden Retriever Club of Canada is founded
Grey Cup - Winnipeg Blue Bombers win 35-28 over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Stanley Cup - Montreal Canadiens win 4-2 over the Boston Bruins

New Works

Awards

See 1958 Governor General's Awards for a complete list of winners and finalists for those awards.
Stephen Leacock Award: Eric Nicol, Girdle Me A Globe

Film

Music

Paul Anka has four hit singles and becomes one of the most popular singers in the world