Calgary Remembrance Day 2025: What You Need to Know
Complete guide to Remembrance Day ceremonies and closures in Calgary for 2025. Plan your day with essential information about services and winter weather alerts.
Category : Cultural Heritage
Overlooked History: WWI Amputees Walked Across Canada
The incredible true story of George Hincks and Marshall McDougall, two World War I amputees who walked across Canada in 1923. Discover their overlooked journey of resilience and determination.
Ottawa Remembrance Day 2025: Full Schedule Returns
Ottawa's Remembrance Day ceremonies return to normal operations for 2025 after COVID-19 disruptions. Complete schedule details and ceremony information for the National War Memorial.
Wake Up Woody: Nova Scotia's Talking Christmas Tree Returns
Nova Scotians can help wake up Woody the Talking Christmas Tree at Mic Mac Mall this holiday season. Discover this beloved tradition and festive activities.
Calgary Remembrance Day 2025: Events & Closures
Your complete guide to Remembrance Day events, ceremonies, and service changes in Calgary for 2025. Honour our veterans and plan your day.
Louvre to restore imperial crown after museum robbery
The Louvre Museum vows to restore priceless imperial crown damaged during dramatic daylight robbery. Director Laurence des Cars addresses security concerns following October 2025 heist.
France's Stolen Crown Jewels: Colonial Reckoning
France faces a reckoning with its colonial past as stolen African artifacts, including sacred crown jewels, remain in French museums, igniting calls for repatriation and ethical restitution.
Ottawa Street Named for Korean War Veteran John Gardam
A touching ceremony in Ottawa's Beacon Hill neighbourhood immortalizes Korean War veteran John W. Gardam with a street bearing his name, celebrating his military service and community contributions.
Historic Empress Theatre Reopens After Renovations
After months of extensive renovations, Fort Macleod's beloved Empress Theatre has reopened its doors, blending historic preservation with modern upgrades to secure its future as a cultural hub.
Ghost Soldiers Honor Fallen Heroes in Toronto
Powerful tribute of life-sized soldier silhouettes arrives in Toronto for three emotional stops, honoring fallen heroes in unforgettable Remembrance Day display.
Moncton Cemetery Restoration After Vandalism
After devastating vandalism destroyed 40+ monuments at Moncton's historic Steeves Street Cemetery, the community rallied with overwhelming support to restore dignity and heritage.
Veterans' Emotional Guelph Visit Sparks Tears and Understanding
An unforgettable gathering in Guelph brings together aging veterans and modern soldiers, creating tearful moments and lasting understanding between generations of military service members.
Maugerville's Big Potato Vandalized Again
The beloved Big Potato sculpture in Maugerville, New Brunswick, has been targeted by vandals just three years after community restoration efforts. Discover the impact on this iconic roadside attraction.
Alberta Legislature Hosts Moving Remembrance Day Service
The Alberta Legislature hosted a moving Remembrance Day service featuring Indigenous veterans, military personnel, and youth participants in a ceremony honouring Canada's fallen soldiers.
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.
2025 Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Regina Guide
Discover all the locations, times, and details for Regina's 2025 Remembrance Day ceremonies. Plan how you'll pay tribute to Canada's veterans this November 11th.
Windsor Podcast Preserves WWII Veterans' Stories
A groundbreaking Windsor podcast is preserving the incredible stories of local Second World War veterans before they're lost to time. Discover these remarkable firsthand accounts of courage and sacrifice.
Ottawa's Grand 200th Anniversary Plans Unveiled
Canada's capital prepares for a year-long bicentennial celebration marking Ottawa's transformation from Bytown to a world-class capital city with cultural events, historical exhibits, and community activities.
St. Thomas Historic Grandstand Declared Unsafe
The iconic grandstand at Emslie Field in St. Thomas, Ontario has been declared structurally unsafe, forcing immediate closure and leaving community events in limbo. Learn about this historic landmark's fate.
Ghost Soldiers Return to Toronto Streets in WWI Tribute
Experience living history as World War I soldiers return to Toronto's streets in a moving theatrical tribute honoring Canada's military heritage and remembrance.
Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Since Lake Superior Tragedy
Five decades after the legendary freighter vanished into Lake Superior's fury, the Edmund Fitzgerald's story continues to captivate and haunt the Great Lakes region. Explore the enduring mystery of Canada's most famous shipwreck.
Vancouver Filipino Community Champions Cultural Centre
Metro Vancouver's vibrant Filipino community is rallying support for a groundbreaking cultural centre that would celebrate heritage and serve growing population needs.
Ukrainian Church Vandalized in St. Catharines
A Ukrainian Catholic church in St. Catharines was targeted in a vandalism attack that police are investigating as hate-motivated. Surveillance footage shows two suspects defacing the property with spray paint.
Field of Heroes: Sydney Mines Memorial Honors Fallen Soldiers
A breathtaking memorial field in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, honors Canadian soldiers who never returned from war through a powerful visual display of 1,200 flags.
Swiss Yodeling Evolves with Modern Twist in UNESCO Bid
Switzerland's iconic yodeling tradition evolves with urban styles and international influences as it seeks UNESCO recognition, blending ancient alpine heritage with contemporary soundscapes.
Free Museum Admission for Canadian Veterans in Winnipeg
Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members now receive complimentary access to Winnipeg's Canadian Museum for Human Rights, honoring their service and sacrifice.
Paris Cemetery Lottery: Rest with Jim Morrison & Oscar Wilde
Paris residents can now enter a lottery for the rare chance to be buried alongside iconic figures like Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde in historic city cemeteries.
Canada's Renewed Commitment to Honouring Veterans
Discover the powerful stories and renewed commitment behind Canada's iconic poppy campaign as communities nationwide prepare for meaningful Remembrance Day ceremonies.
Catholic Diocese Regrets Hells Angels Tombstone in Cemetery
A Catholic diocese near Montreal expresses regret after a tombstone bearing Hells Angels insignia was installed in one of its cemeteries, sparking controversy and raising questions about cemetery protocols.
Permanent Poppy Crosswalks Honor Nipissing Veterans
Communities across Nipissing District are painting permanent red poppy crosswalks as lasting tributes to Canadian veterans and fallen soldiers, creating powerful visual reminders of sacrifice.
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