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Military Milestones

North America’s Unknown WW II Campaign

The Second World War came close to North American soil during the “forgotten battle,” in which Canadians played a significant part.

North America’s worst streetcar accident

While another year separates locals from this macabre history, many residents of Victoria are still fascinated by the worst disaster the city has ever seen.

The Canadian heart of Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart has always been America’s sweetheart, her midwestern accent and tomboyish zeal etched into U.S. aviation legacy. What few realize is that beneath her

The Prince of “In Flanders Fields”

While many forget McCrae’s lifelong excellence as a clinician and veteran, even less is known about the soldier whose funeral inspired his iconic poem. That solider was Alexis Hannum Helmer, a 22-year-old lieutenant of the 1st Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery

The Great Gorkha

“I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect,” Lieutenant-Commander Kelly Williamson told CBC. “…things were very devastated.” Williamson, a senior public affairs officer with the Canadian Armed

The peacekeeping progression

Reflecting on the role of children in peace and security as the global conflict resolution plan celebrates its 75th anniversary.

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