British Columbia 2003 Forest Fires
In the summer of 2003, British Columbia (B.C.) was overpowered by devastating forest fires. More than 2,500 fires had started in that season […]
Operation Abacus: Preparing for Y2K
Though you may not see it, you depend on a variety of computer network systems every day. If those systems were unavailable or […]
Gander the Dog
Sergeant Gander had humble beginnings as a family pet named “Pal”. He was a happy dog with a loving family, but upon scratching […]
Anti-Submarine Warfare
During the Cold War, Canada earned a world-wide reputation for excellence in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). By investing in technological advancements and upgrading World […]
HMCS Restigouche
During the Gulf War (1990-1991), more than 4,000 members of the Canadian Armed Forces served in the Persian Gulf. Canadian warships and warplanes […]
Winnie Roach-Leuszler
Winnie Roach-Leuszler was born in Port Credit, Ontario, in 1926. One of eleven children in her family, Winnie demonstrated great talent and skill […]
Crash of SWISSAIR 111
On the 2nd of September 1998, Swissair Flight 111 took off from JFK Airport in New York on a scheduled flight to Geneva, […]
Conn Smythe
As the NHL 2016-17 season closed, Pittsburgh Penguin Sydney Crosby added another chapter to his storied hockey career when he formally received the […]
Sandra Perron: Canada’s First Female Infantry Officer
In 1990, Sandra Perron became the first female infantry officer in Canadian history. However, her journey was faced with immense challenges. She grew […]