Remembrance Day service in Vancouver draws thousands to Victory Square
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Thousands of people packed Vancouver’s Victory Square under sunny skies to mark Remembrance Day 2018. Continue reading
World War One
‘They gave their tomorrows for our todays’: Montrealers honour fallen troops 100 years after First World War
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
“Because we live freely, we have a huge duty and obligation to honour the people that gave us that gift,” said NDG resident Maureen Godfrey. Continue reading
The forgotten Muslim soldiers who fought in First World War trenches for the Allies
The British Royal Legion estimates that some 885,000 Muslims supported the Allied effort in the First World War, serving in Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and North Africa. Continue reading
As Canadians mark Remembrance Day, world leaders warned of ‘old demons’ rising again
A century after the First World War ended, the same nationalist forces that propelled millions into conflict are again gathering steam, French president Emmanuel Macron told world leaders. Continue reading
World leaders gather in Paris to mark end of First World War, to renew promise of peace
World leaders with the power to make war but a duty to preserve the peace gathered by the dozens Sunday to mark the end of World War I’s slaughter 100 years ago, turning Paris into the epicenter of global commemorations that drove home a powerful message: never again. 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
Germany’s Merkel, France’s Macron in emotional show of unity a century after WWI
In a powerful show of unity, Macron and Merkel sat inside the reconstructed teak-lined rail wagon in which the peace charter was signed and looked through a book of remembrance. Continue reading
Canadian veterans’ fight for more benefits, support a legacy of First World War
For Canadian veterans wounded by bullets, shells or gas attacks, the end of the First World War heralded a new battle: the fight with Ottawa for support and benefits. Continue reading
37 Canadian law students killed in WWI called to bar 100 years later
Relatives and current law students are to take oaths and sign certificates on their behalf. Continue reading
Remembrance Day 2018 in Calgary
Everything you need to know about Remembrance Day in Calgary. Continue reading