Articles related to "Vimy"

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.

Vimy Ridge in northern France is the site where Canadian soldiers fought a costly battle in World War I.

Vimy will receive its world premiere at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre this October and closes fittingly Nov 11. Lest we forget.

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.

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.

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

Former TV Mountie Paul Gross presents his latest directorial effort, a love story set during Canada's European involvement in World War One.

Steve Douglas started a massive project that will enable Canadians to view graves of their twentieth century war dead.

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.

On the eleventh day of November Canadians pause for one minute of silence and pay respect to those who fell in World War I.

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.

Canadian actor Paul Gross writes, directs and stars in the Canadian war drama Passchendaele.

An interview with Vern Thiessen, playwright of Shakespeare's Will, Einstein's Gift, Vimy, and more.

Pierre Berton, a talented and beloved author, shares his writing experience and advice in this engaging and amusing book.

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.