The details of 600,000 Canadian men and women have been added to the Lives of the First World War digital database for people to add pictures and memories.
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300,000 Commonwealth war grave records put online for First World War Centenary
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has launched new online resources to make it easier to locate and visit memorials of relatives killed in the First World War.
Continue reading300,000 Commonwealth war grave records put online for First World War Centenary
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has launched new online resources to make it easier to locate and visit memorials of relatives killed in the First World War.
Continue readingStudent winners of Canadian War Museum awards praised for ‘impressive understanding’ of First World War
The Canadian War Museum has announced the winners of an annual education award which in 2014 was devoted to the theme of Canada and the First World War.
Continue readingCentenary conference in Ottawa explores Canadian literature of the First World War
The Canadian War Museum is marking the 100th anniversary of the First World War with an international conference devoted to Canadian literature of the period.
Continue readingCentenary conference in Ottawa explores Canadian literature of the First World War
The Canadian War Museum is marking the 100th anniversary of the First World War with an international conference devoted to Canadian literature of the period.
Continue readingCanadian Prime Minister leads Centenary tribute on August 4th 2014
Canada’s Prime Minister has paid tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Canadians and Newfoundlanders who fought in the First World War.
Continue readingThe Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry commemorate their formation
Centenary News volunteer writer Christopher J Harvie, who lives in Ontario, Canada, reports on how the The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry was formed 100 years ago this month.
Continue readingThe Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry commemorate their formation
Centenary News volunteer writer Christopher J Harvie, who lives in Ontario, Canada, reports on how the The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry was formed 100 years ago this month.
Continue readingRoyal Canadian Navy remembers launch of submarine service in 1914
The Royal Canadian Navy has marked 100 years of service in submarines which began within hours of Canada entering the First World War.
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