Japanese Canadian Internment
After the attacks on Pearl Harbour and Hong Kong, anti-Japanese resentment surged throughout Canada. In the early months of 1942, Japanese Canadians were […]
Operation Chastise
Operation Chastise, or the Dambusters Raid, marked a turning point for the Allies during the Second World War. The objective for the No. […]
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 unforeseen danger lurks […]
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 4:24 am, […]
Canada’s WW2 Battlefields (NW Europe) | Video Series
This series, narrated and presented by battlefield archaeologist Andrew Robertshaw, takes the viewer to various battlefields in northwestern Europe where Canadian forces fought [...]
Andrew Mynarski, VC
In 1965, Pat Brophy recalled the unfortunate events that unfolded during the night of June 12 to 13, 1944. He said, “I’ll always […]
Albert Payne, RCNVR
Born December 1, 1917, to Stephen and Louisa Payne, Calgarian Albert James Payne is remembered for making the ultimate sacrifice. Once the Second […]
D-Day: Veterans’ Voices
Veteran’s Voices/Voix de Veterans In collaboration, the Juno Beach Centre, Je Me Souviens, and Valour Canada are proud to present Veterans’ Voices/Voix de […]
D-Day: Bill Wilson
Every June we experience the anniversary of one of the most historic days in modern memory, D-day, and it’s important for us to […]