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New memorials in Belgium and France

Today and tomorrow (Oct. 22 and 23) memorials will be unveiled in Belgium and France commemorating participation of the 15th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary

Funeral set for First World War soldier

Private Alexander Johnston, who died during the Battle of the Canal du Nord in France on Sept. 29, 1918,  is to be buried next week 

Portraits of Honour Tour

Residents of the Maritimes and Quebec can still catch the travelling memorial Portraits of Honour, a 10-foot by 40-foot mural of the 156 Canadian Forces

Canada commemorates the War of 1812

One hundred and ninety-nine years ago today (Oct. 13) the first major battle of the War of 1812 was fought, resulting in the death of

Future of commemoration in Canada

Youth Ambassador Nolan Janvier of the Clearwater River Dene Nation in Saskatchewan explores a German bunker at Juno Beach in Normandy, France during a 2008

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