Victoria volunteers ready for Active Service on Aug. 25, 1914
This list was published in the British Colonist 100 years ago today. Can you find your relative?
100 Years Ago Today: Canada enacts the War Measures Act
On August 22, 1914 Canada enacted the War Measures Act and tens of thousands of immigrants became “enemy aliens” in the eyes of their newly adopted homeland. Although these “enemy aliens” were […]
Forward, All? Advertisers jump on the Great War Bandwagon
When Britain declared war on Germany 100 years ago today the news was greeted with great keeness throughout the Empire. In Victoria The British Colonist reported that “Victorians Displayed Great Enthusiasm in Receiving […]
The 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada at Sewell Camp
This is the first in a series of articles highlighting the experiences of Private John Denholm of the 16th Battalion (Canadian Scottish) during the First World War. Articles will be published on […]
Doing Our Bit 