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… was presented and discussed by War Cabinet on June 17, 1940, the same day as the French Army surrendered. There were doubts the plan would proceed, but the scheme was approved by cabinet the same day. Mr. Atlee presented the Children's Overseas Reception Board plan … children. Less than a month later, the first C.O.R.B. party had set sail for Canada from the port of Liverpool. On June 21, 1940, Prime …
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… was shipped to continental Europe in July 1944. Bill spent time in Belgium, France, Walcheren Island and Holland, and had advanced to …
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… 7:15 the voyage begins. In front of the church in the town of Neer, we bid farewell to Mr. Kapelaan Haenen and Father Sillekens, and one last … by Father Beurskens from Baarlo (our cousin). With fond farewells, we set off as the soil of our beloved town of Neer vanished beneath our … in advance, it is still a parting, and in time, to part is also to die a little. It is only then that you feel the loss of the loved ones …
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… immigration stories, forever. Here are two stories from caring and compassionate Canadians like you who have taken the step of remembering … We invite you to talk to us about what you hope your gift will accomplish. Step 4 With the help of your loved ones and advisors, create … considers your loved ones and meets your unique needs. You are welcome to contact me for a confidential conversation. Sukanksha (Su) …
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… Lengacher, April 2016 I was born September 6, 1920, in Waterland-Oudeman situated in Oost-Vlanderan, Belgium to the proud parents of Rene … War II, German forces invaded my country on May 10, 1940. In just 18 days of fierce fighting, the Belgium military was pushed back into a … It seemed as though the bombing would never end, and even at one point my mother fled our home in search of higher ground with most of …
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… under 2 are exempt, as well as children 2 to 4 when their caregiver can't get them to wear a mask. People with a valid medical reason for … with their family members and caretakers. The Library and Archives Canada (LAC) service desk is open Tuesday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. … and hands-on displays will be temporarily unavailable, visitors can still expect to be immersed in all the ways people came to call …
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… Sharon Bonnallie Hungarian Immigrants Minnedosa (Steven) July 23, 1926 Berlin III (Margaret) February 11, 1934 Age: 5 years 8 mos for … Alberta accompany us around the town. He also took us out to the sugar beet fields where Steve’s father worked when he first came to Canada. … just love the adventures. They have been to exotic locals like Hawaii, South America, the Caribbean, and Europe, all through the United States …
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… Stories in Dutch 15 April 1953, na twee uuur slapen werden wij weer op geropen om de groten overtocht te aan vaarden. Just en … Beurskens uit Baarlo (cousin) Met een hartelijk vaart verdween de dierbaar Neersche bodem onder onze voeten. Vroolijke steming heerste er …
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… no longer exists? While the Scotiabank Family History Centre at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 does not hold copies of all … records on microfilm , and information on all ports of entry into Canada. There remain some misconceptions about the nature of these … comprehensive book of names and signatures of every person who entered Canada through a port of entry. In the past, ship manifests and …
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Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm Location: In-person event at the Museum Language: Presented in English Cost: FREE Register to attend this event → In partnership with the Emerging Lens Film Festival and in honour of National Canadian Film Day, the Museum is pleased to present the new …