Vimy Ridge Trench Map for 7th Brigade Assault on April 9, 1917
On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge I thought it appropriate to share this wonderful artefact from the day. This 20″ x 23″ trench map focuses […]
On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge I thought it appropriate to share this wonderful artefact from the day. This 20″ x 23″ trench map focuses […]
Earlier this year I joined the Western Front Association – Pacific Coast Branch (WFA-PCB) and booked my place at the 2016 Seminar held on March 4, 5 and 6 at the […]
The Bay Street Armoury has been part of our community for 100 years and on Sunday it celebrated by opening its doors to the public. The event was very well attended […]
I’d like to wish all my readers and followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please take a moment to count your blessings and to spare a thought […]
A simple Christmas card saved by Private John Denholm of the 16th Battalion Canadian Scottish and pasted into a scrapbook after the war. Denholm joined the 79th The Queen’s Own […]
Congratulations to The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) who celebrate 100 years this weekend! The 16th Battalion C.E.F was formed in August 1914 from four Canadian militia regiments, the: 50th […]