World War II

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SS Nerissa Torpedoed

This Addendum, “The Atlantic Northwesterlies” is not meant to be a stand-alone document. The book, S.S. Nerissa: The Final Crossing,…

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Lancaster Bomber

The Lancaster Mark X is the Canadian variant of the British Lancaster Bombers, a model of aircraft renowned for its…

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Japanese Canadian Internment

After the attacks on Pearl Harbour and Hong Kong, anti-Japanese resentment surged throughout Canada. In the early months of 1942,…

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Operation Chastise

Operation Chastise, or the Dambusters Raid, marked a turning point for the Allies during the Second World War. The objective…

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The Battle of Hong Kong

Dawn breaks through the skies of Hong Kong, ushering in a warm tropical morning. Yet, as the city awakens, an…

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William 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…

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VE 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…

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The Hardy & Jones Family in WWII

Written by Lois Hardy (with Donald V. Macdougall [1]).  Additional footnotes and details are available upon request: [email protected]. This article has been adapted…

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Eva May Roy

A member of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC), Eva May Roy was the subject of one of Molly Lamb…

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Alvie Burden

Alvie Burden was born January 30, 1922, in Tisdale, Saskatchewan. After enlisting at 19, Burden was posted to the Saskatoon…

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Elsie 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…

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William Lore

Chinese people have faced a long history of intense discrimination, racism, and hatred in Canada. Despite this, Chinese Canadians played a…