The life of John McCrae, author of the famous poem, In Flanders Fields, and the First World War are brought to life daily by dedicated
April 1, 1924: The Royal Canadian Air Force officially comes into existence.
April 2, 2003: Canadian navy ships Iroquois (2nd) and Fredericton (2nd) arrive in the Arabian Gulf. They join HMCS Regina as part of a U.S.-led task force involved in maritime surveillance.
April 3, 1974: A severe tornado hits Windsor, Ont., killing
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An informative primer on Canada’s crucial role in the Normandy landing, June 6, 1944.
