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RCAF Centennial Grove Opens in Sydney, N.S.

A new Royal Canadian Air Force centennial grove opens in Sydney, Nova Scotia, commemorating 100 years of RCAF service and honoring Canadian aviation heritage.

Meet the Woman Who Wrote the Toys R Us Jingle

Discover how Linda Kaplan Thaler created the unforgettable Toys R Us jingle in 1982 and why she initially thought it was terrible. A nostalgic look back at advertising history.

Woodward's Department Store Opens in Vancouver, 1903

On November 13, 1903, Charles Woodward defied superstition to open his monumental Woodward Departmental Stores at Abbott and Hastings, transforming a swamp into B.C.'s largest retail hub. Discover the story of this Vancouver landmark.

CJAY-TV marks 65 years on Winnipeg airwaves

Celebrating 65 years since CJAY-TV first broadcast in Winnipeg. Explore the station's history and impact on Canadian media landscape. Read more about this milestone.

Last Chinese Canadian WWII Soldier Dies at 99

The last Chinese Canadian WWII soldier, Gordie Quan, died at 99. Remembrance Day ceremonies in Vancouver honoured his legacy and Cold War veterans who continue to serve.

New Ross Cenotaph: Nova Scotia's Oldest War Memorial

The historic New Ross Cenotaph, recognized as Nova Scotia's oldest war monument, was central to Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11, 2025. Discover this important piece of Canadian military heritage.

Nova Scotia Archives WWII Collection Revealed

Explore Nova Scotia Archives' extensive wartime collection featuring rare posters and personal letters from WWII, preserving Canadian military heritage for Remembrance Day.

Ottawa's Calligrapher of Canada's War Dead

The poignant story of William Baldwin, the Ottawa artist who inscribed Canada's First World War Book of Remembrance before his name was added to the Second World War volume. Discover this remarkable Canadian legacy.

Legendary Nassak Diamond's Secret Canadian Home

Discover how one of the world's most historic diamonds, the Nassak Diamond, journeyed from Indian temples to a secret Canadian bank vault, becoming Canada's most precious hidden treasure.

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