Powerful Remembrance Day Quotes to Share on November 11
On Nov. 11, take a moment to reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served the True North Strong and Free.
Flight Training Facilities of WWII Still Dot the Prairie Landscape
Canada’s wide-open spaces away from enemy interference were ideal for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.
Uncovering the Lost Story of a WWI Soldier
A visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier inspired this Edmonton man to learn as much as he could...
This High School Teacher Gives a Unique Lesson Each Remembrance Day
Mike McKay's students are given the opportunity to spend the night in a simulated trench for a taste of what...
War Forced My Father Into Manhood at an Early Age
Not having a birth certificate at the time of enlistment, he was unaware that he had joined up as a...
Why I Tell My Grandfather’s Story Every Remembrance Day
It’s not a matter of me being boring; it’s simply that I was and still am so very proud of...
Why I Had My Students Write Letters to Fallen Soldiers
Delivering messages across generations was an important mission for this school teacher.
This WWII B-29 Superfortress Still Manages to Impress
“FiFi” came off the assembly line in 1945, and is one of just two Superfortresses that are still flight-worthy.
Powerful Poppy Pictures For Remembrance Day
These poignant images showcase the symbol of Remembrance Day in a particularly meaningful way.
The Story Behind “In Flanders Fields”
More than a hundred years after its creation, John McCrae's poem "In Flanders Fields" lives on as a cornerstone of...
How Cree Code Talkers From Alberta Helped Win the Second World War
Coded messages based on the Cree language made it difficult for the enemy to monitor and decipher Allied transmissions during...
7 Powerful Movies to Watch on Remembrance Day
These classic films capture the valour and the sacrifice, the grit and the grace, of our brave men and women...
This Was One of Canada’s Darkest Days During the Second World War
On July 25, 1944, 320 soldiers in Canada's Black Watch regiment faced three times as many German soldiers. Where was...
30+ Powerful True Stories of Canadian Veterans to Read for Remembrance Day
On Nov. 11, remember the bravery of those who have served the True North Strong and Free with these harrowing...
How a Metal Shaving Kit Saved This Canadian Soldier’s Life in WWII
It wasn't until Pte. Clem Mageau's commanding officer noticed a hole in his knapsack that the young soldier realized his...
Welcome to Veteran, Alberta: Home of the Big Poppy
Find out how this friendly Prairie village got its name, and the incredible story of its very own war veteran,...
After Seven Decades, This Canadian Soldier Was Finally Laid to Rest
The remains of Private Kenneth Donald Duncanson were discovered in Belgium in 2014. The news sent his closest living relative...
This Alberta Family Made It Their Mission to Return a Lost WWI Campaign Medal
There were more than two million Star medals awarded after the First World War, but this is a story of...
This Remote Facility on Lake Ontario Was Home to Canada’s Top-Secret Spy School
The curriculum at "Camp X" included training in sabotage, demolition and silent killing.
How Canada Helped Recover One of World War II’s Most Iconic Aircraft
One of the most significant attractions on the USS North Carolina in Wilmington is a restored OS2U Kingfisher. Here's the...
This is Canada’s Oldest Surviving Warship
Paying tribute to HMCS Sackville, Canada’s oldest warship and the last of its Second World War corvettes.
Remembering to Honour Those Who Gave Their All
When the pandemic put a pause on gathering for Remembrance Day ceremonies, Deb Sandau found a new way to honour...
20 Cool Everyday Things That Were Actually Designed for WWI
Tissues seem like an obvious necessity in life, but we wouldn't have them without WWI. Here's how the Great War...
I’d Never Had a Personal Connection to Remembrance Day—Until I Discovered One Soldier’s ...
My quest to learn the story of Mervyn Naish, a First World War soldier, started when I found his 1917...
D-Day Changed the Course of WWII—and These Canadians Helped Make it a Success
On June 6, 1944, 14,500 Canadians were cracking codes, dropping paratroopers and dodging bullets as part of the largest military...
This Letter From a Canadian Soldier Explains the Sacrifice of Veterans Everywhere
I was a 24-year-old private when I served with the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan. Upon my return from that...
14,000 Canadians Stormed Juno Beach on D-Day—My Father Was One of Them
As a young boy growing up in Port Hope, Ontario, my father Harold Rowden never imagined that he would one...
A Tree For Every Hero
With two years to go, The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign is transforming our continent’s busiest highway into the world’s...
How a Casual Conversation Helped Bring Closure to a Dutch POW’s Family
Pieter Broerse was one of thousands of POWs and local villagers who were forced to build the notorious Burma Railway...
3 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Remembrance Day
On Nov. 11, help children imagine the bravery of those who serve their country with these simple tips.
Lest We Forget: Honouring Canadian War Veterans
Incredible true stories from Canadian war veterans.
