Ankle deep in water and mud, August 1918. Retired major Robert Gillan of Surrey, B.C., shares two photos of his grandfather, Corporal Thomas Gillan, taken
Commodore Isaac Chauncey. ILLUSTRATION: LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA—C-010926 The War of 1812 lasted from the American declaration of war on Great Britain in June 1812
FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE—Sept. 25-28, Windsor, Ont. Cathy Moczko, 2238 Byng Rd., Windsor, ON N8W 3E3, 519-567-2720, catalina.4858@gmail.com. 424 SQDN.—Sept. 27-29, Trenton, Ont. Gillian
SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 Canada provides 140 troops and nine Huey helicopters to Operation Calumet, a United Nations multinational force supervising security provisions of the Egyptian-Israeli
The first chill winds of autumn and colourful changes of fall are signals to prepare for winter. As you change to winter tires, check out the furnace and mulch tender garden plants, also keep in mind what your body needs to keep you healthy during the cold months ahead.
For nine days in October, Cape Breton Island is home to a unique celebration of music and culture as the Celtic Colours International Festival presents dozens of concerts all over the island, an extensive line-up of community events, and a nightly Festival Club. By all accounts, it’s a great reason to visit an amazing part of Canada and learn about the Celtic culture that settled much of Canada in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
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