Vimy Ridge
Canada’s forgotten battle: Honouring the legacy of Hill 70, more than a century later
An impressive five-hectare memorial to the Battle of Hill 70 is finally open in northern France, 102 years after the events of August 1917. Continue reading
London city committee votes to make Vimy Ridge Park permanent
Vimy Ridge Park will have to await approval from full city council before it can become a permanent fixture. Continue reading
Halifax cadets commemorate Vimy Day, honour Canada’s fallen at Citadel Hill
The celebration was held just a few days shy of the battle’s 112th anniversary. Continue reading
Steinbach woman tracks down family of WWI letter-writer
A letter from a Canadian soldier in the First World War has finally found its way home, a century later. Continue reading
Steinbach antique store finds century-old letter written by Vimy Ridge soldier
The owner of a Manitoba antique store is looking to find a veteran’s living family member after finding a 102-year-old letter from a soldier who fought at Vimy Ridge in the First World War. Continue reading
Winnipeg man finds grandfather’s name at memorial decades after his death
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
After learning from a family member that his grandfather served in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, Wayne Suggitt decided to attend a Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday. Continue reading
100 years later, Montreal’s Black Watch regiment returns to Wallers, France
“It’s to honour Canadians,” said Rene Gonnez, who attended to thank Canadians personally. “That’s very important.” Continue reading
Justin Trudeau visits Vimy Ridge exactly 100 years after end of First World War
Running his hands along the carved names of Canada’s war dead and walking among the graves – some with names, others simply marked as “a soldier of the great war” – Trudeau and his veterans affairs minister shook hands with veterans and thanked them for their service. Continue reading
Analysis: PM Trudeau is in France this Remembrance Day, just as he should be
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Prime ministers are often away from Ottawa and unable to attend Canada’s National Remembrance Day ceremony. And that’s fine, David Akin argues, as it’s the act of remembrance that is important, not the address of that act. Continue reading
Gord Gillies: A Calgary tour through the battlegrounds of the First World War
Gord Gillies says a quiet walk through a southwest Calgary community highlights the importance of wearing a poppy on Remembrance Day. Continue reading