Ogden Shops
Located in the Calgary community of Ogden, the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) headquarters is seen by thousands of people every day. Most will […]
Tom Settee
Tom “Little Chief” Settee was born in Cumberland House, Saskatchewan on 29 October 1914. Settee was born with a lung disorder, but this […]
HMCS Haida
Of the 27 tribal-class destroyers that were built for the American, Canadian, and Australian navies during the Second World War, HMCS Haida boasts [...]
Dieppe Raid
In 1942, the Nazis were at the height of their wide-reaching hold over continental Europe during the Second World War. The Allies faced […]
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 […]
Peggy Lee
An estimated 600 Chinese Canadians volunteered to serve in the military during the Second World War (WWII) even though they did not possess […]
VE Day
During the course of the Second World War, over one million Canadians served in places like the North Atlantic Ocean, Italy, Hong Kong, […]
Bluebirds
Affectionately referred to as “Bluebirds” for their blue and white uniforms, the Nursing Sisters of Canada have a long and impactful history with […]
Adelaide Sinclair
Adelaide Helen Grant Sinclair, born on January 16, 1900, dedicated almost her entire life to public service, including service in the military during […]