AI EnhancedThe Battle of Hong Kong
Dawn breaks through the skies of Hong Kong, ushering in a warm tropical morning. Yet, as the city awakens, an…
AI Enhanced2RCHA Train Crash
Researched and written by William (Bill) Dziadyk, author of “S.S. Nerissa, the Final Crossing”. Minor edits by Valour Canada. On…
AI EnhancedWilliam Buchanan & crew over Dieppe
The following has been adapted from the writings of James Simpson, great-grandnephew of William Buchanan. On August 19, 1942, at…
AI EnhancedCF-18 Hornet
The CF-18, officially known as the CF-188 Hornet, is a powerful multi-role fighter aircraft used by the Royal Canadian Air…
The Timber Wolf Bn. & Ernest Phillips
The following is adapted from The Canadian Dream of an English Country Boy by James Robertshaw. Ernest Phillips enlisted…
AI EnhancedVE Day
2025 VE-Day Diary Entry writing contest for Cgy students: INFO HERE Contest ends: Fri. Apr. 25 Contest Info Sheet (pdf): HERE Rubric (pdf): HERE…
AI EnhancedThe Hardy & Jones Family in WWII
Written by Lois Hardy (with Donald V. Macdougall [1]). Additional footnotes and details are available upon request: donvmac@gmail.com. This article has been adapted…
AI EnhancedEva May Roy
A member of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC), Eva May Roy was the subject of one of Molly Lamb…
AI EnhancedAlvie Burden
Alvie Burden was born January 30, 1922, in Tisdale, Saskatchewan. After enlisting at 19, Burden was posted to the Saskatoon…
AI EnhancedElsie MacGill: Queen of the Hurricanes
World War One caused a profound shift in societal expectations for women. Traditionally, women were restricted to jobs such as…
AI EnhancedWilliam Lore
Chinese people have faced a long history of intense discrimination, racism, and hatred in Canada. Despite this, Chinese Canadians played a…
AI EnhancedErnest Glover
Over 26,000 Canadians served during the Korean War. Often called the “Forgotten War,” Korea still represents a vital part of…