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One of the first wars that the young Dominion of Canada had to face was the Boer War of 1899-1902. Canada became involved in the conflict between the British […]
William Otter
Lieutenant-Colonel William D. Otter (1843-1929) was a lifelong soldier of Canada and is generally considered Canada’s first professional soldier. Though he experienced setbacks early in his […]
Canadians in the Second Boer War
The South African War (1899 – 1902), more commonly known as the Second Boer War, was fought by the British Empire and the […]
McGee Assassination
One of the Fathers of Confederation, Thomas D’Arcy McGee’s unexpected assassination shocked a nation and inspired the reformation of Canada’s military training and […]
Fenian Raids
The Fenian Raids of 1866 – 1871 were an attempt by Irish American immigrants to gain the upper hand in a fight for […]
Bluebirds
Affectionately referred to as “Bluebirds” for their blue and white uniforms, the Nursing Sisters of Canada have a long and impactful history with […]
Laura Secord
Laura Secord is one of Canada’s most celebrated and memorialized war heroines. Her efforts during the War of 1812, though hardly recognized during […]
Battle of the Plains of Abraham
The Seven Years’ War (1756-63), fought between Britain and France, was a colonial struggle for dominance overseas. The Battle of the Plains of […]
Isaac Brock
Major-General Sir Isaac Brock was considered one of Canada’s earliest heroes. He is remembered for his inspiring leadership and fearless actions before and […]