Canada – Page 2 – First World War Centenary News Archive

December 11, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Canadian War Museum acquires First World War Victoria Cross

The Canadian War Museum has announced that it has acquired the Victoria Cross awarded to First World War soldier Sergeant Herman James Good.

December 28, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Banjo signed by First World War soldiers given to Canadian War Museum

A banjo signed by 28 Canadian soldiers while they were serving in France during the First World War has been donated to the Canadian War Museum.

December 30, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Campaign for statue of Canadian General Sir Arthur Currie to mark Centenary receives funding boost

A campaign to erect a statue of the first Canadian general to lead Canadians in the First World War has received a $50,000 boost.

January 31, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Statue in honour of ‘In Flanders Fields’ poet to be erected in Ottawa to mark Centenary

An initiative by the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery will see a statue of the First World War soldier, physician and poet, John McCrae, erected in Ottawa, Canada.

February 2, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Royal Canadian Mint to produce special First World War Centenary coin

The Royal Canadian Mint has announced that it will produce a special coin to commemorate the Centenary of the declaration of the First World War.

February 6, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Library and Archives Canada to digitise 640,000 First World War service files

Library and Archives Canada is planning to digitise 640,000 personnel service files of members of the First World War Canadian Expeditionary Force.

February 25, 2014 CN Editorial Team

‘The Great War: The Persuasive Power of Photography’, National Gallery of Canada

The National Gallery of Canada will be marking the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War with an exhibition exploring the role of photography during the conflict.

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February 26, 2014 CN Editorial Team

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