Canada in Burma: Fred Kagawa
In 1996, the Canadian National Defence Recovery Team traveled deep into the jungle of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) to recover the bodies […]
Vietnam Ceasefire Enforcement
On January 27, 1973, the first Canadian troops serving on the International Commission for Control and Supervision (ICCS) set foot in Vietnam. It […]
To Our Peacekeepers: Thank You
As of 2008, Canada has begun recognizing August 9th as National Peacekeepers Day. This honorary holiday is used to acknowledge those who have […]
Ice Storm 1998
During the early of January in 1998, three consecutive ice-storms devastated eastern Canada. Trees and power lines were knocked down, streets and sidewalks […]
The 1942 Grey Cup
Late November/early December marks the annual Grey Cup game and warrants a look back on the history of the event and its previous […]
1960: Canada in the Congo
Following the Second World War, the global landscape continued to shift as new nations emerged and some broke free of their colonial power. […]
RCAF’s Roy Wozniak Above Dieppe
As we look back on the Dieppe Raid and its significance, it’s important to acknowledge the contributions of the Royal Canadian Air Force […]
The Denmark Strait Battle
May 24, 1941: The Battle of Denmark Strait. The German battleship Bismarck, in consort with heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen, attempt to reach the […]
HMCS Kootenay
On October 23rd, 1969, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) would experience the worst peacetime disaster in its history. The unexpected explosion on the […]