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The Battle of Vimy Ridge
In April 1917, the Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in northern France, the first significant Allied victory on WW I's Western Front in more than two years.
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Vimy Ridge - World War One
Vimy Ridge was taken only after the attempts of some of the bravest soldiers of anytime and any war.
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Canada Remembers Vimy
Vimy Ridge in northern France is the site where Canadian soldiers fought a costly battle in World War I.
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Remember those who fought: Three Canadian Battles
Its Remembrance Day on the eleventh and although I already wrote articles on war in Canada I will specifically write about important Canadian battles that have been recognised as truly a part of our history. Let us remember also Canadians who have died in the First and Second World War, the Korean War, the Gulf war or those who have died in peacekeeping missions. On the eleventh hour of the Eleventh Day of theEleventh Month, please remember to remember anyone who has lost their lives in the First World War or any war of this century.
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Vimy
Vimy will receive its world premiere at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre this October and closes fittingly Nov 11. Lest we forget.
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Trenches and Tunnels, Battle of Arras Remembered
For most visitors the closeness of the front lines brings an emotional reaction which is only reinforced by visiting the Canadian War memorial on Hill 145.
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Arras, Prettiest Town in Northern France
Arras is a pretty northern French town with plenty to see and do making it suitable for a weekend break or longer holiday. It has hotels and restaurants for all budgets.
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Classic Film & WW 1
The Classic Film that best represents the hearts and minds of those who fought the World To End All Wars may not be the one you think
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DVD Review: Passchendaele
Former TV Mountie Paul Gross presents his latest directorial effort, a love story set during Canada's European involvement in World War One.
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Canada At War: Part 2, The World Wars
Canada at War. The Two biggest wars in Canadian History. The War of 1914 and of 1939.
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The Governor General, Part II
Second part of Governor Generals in Canada. The first half of this century, these ones are.
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Maple Leaf Legacy Project
Steve Douglas started a massive project that will enable Canadians to view graves of their twentieth century war dead.
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Rememberance Day
An article to remember the millions who died in the Wars of the 20th century and those who will die in those of the 21st. We must remember, 84 years after the Armistice ended the "Great" War.
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2nd Battalion Royal New Brunswick Regiment (North Shore)
Actions, information and links pertaining to the 2nd Battalion Royal New Brunswick Regiment (North Shore. From it's inception in 1870, WWI, WWII, to today.
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Best Ottawa Museums for Family Day Trips
Being the Canadian capital, Ottawa is home to many museums within an easy walking distance of downtown and Parliament Hill. Most have great family activities.
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In Flanders Fields: John McCrae
In Flanders fields, the poppies blow...
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Passchendaele Movie Review
Canadian actor Paul Gross writes, directs and stars in the Canadian war drama Passchendaele.
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Playwright Profile - Vern Thiessen
An interview with Vern Thiessen, playwright of Shakespeare's Will, Einstein's Gift, Vimy, and more.
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Canada the Great Peacekeeper?
Canada has been one of the world’s great peacekeepers but lately has let its reputation slip and its foreign policy and military are running on empty.
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Is that Canuck or Yankee?
A comparison of Canada and the United States on their 135th and 226th anniversary of nationhood.
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One Canadian Remembers
Canadian thoughts on Memorial Day
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Pierre Berton on The Joy of Writing
Pierre Berton, a talented and beloved author, shares his writing experience and advice in this engaging and amusing book.
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Remembrance Day
On the eleventh day of November Canadians pause for one minute of silence and pay respect to those who fell in World War I.
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Century in Review: 1900-1999
For the century part of this three-part pre-millennium thing, every decade will be talked about separately.
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The Goal
The summer month decades ago. Hundreds of thousands if not millions watched attentively at their TV set to watch the historical event. If everything happened as they hoped their country would be on top of the world. These were not Americans. And they weren't watching the lunar landing. It was more important. It was the 1972 Summit Series.
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The Statute of Westminster (1931): Canada's "Declaration of Independence"
Canada Day, Fourth of July, July 4th, Independence Day, Canada, United States, Celebrations
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What is a Canadian?
Canada day is approaching and each year we ask ourselves: what is it that makes us Canadians.
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Armistice Day in Canada
November 11, 1918 was to become known as Armistice Day in remembrance of those millions who gave and lost their lives in World War I.
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Stratford Festival 2009 Playwrights' Retreat.
Eight of Canada's most exciting writers are now developing their own stage projects as part of a current three-week residency for The Second Annual Playwrights' Retreat.
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