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  • Sarah Sharpe Platana
    … I began these reflections on November 11, 1997, Remembrance Day, a day which has always been of particular significance to me, and …
  • Flying Officer Daniel D. Platana
    … I began these reflections on November 11, 1997, Remembrance Day, a day which has always been of particular significance to me, and …
  • Dutch Culture and Traditions
    … people in the northern parts of the Netherlands skating along the canals. Soccer is also another tremendously popular sport in the … and 42% of the population claim to follow no religion. [3] Holidays New Year's Day ( Nieuwjaarsdag ) - January 1 Good Friday ( Goede …
  • Corporal Bill Pineo
    … know where, don't know when, but I know we'll meet again some sunny day." A song shared by both Gracie and Vera Lynn. The silence on the … taking messages to various offices in London as required, but to this day, I can't recall even one request to do so. Jack and I both carried …
  • Corey Verwolf
    … soldiers encountered in Holland took them longer. Freedom did not come to our town until May 10, 1945. WHAT A DAY! The Canadian soldiers came into our town and freed us from the …
  • ALL ABOARD!
    … at Pier 21! I’d like to share a bit of our collection with you today. After searching for interesting historical tidbits, I came across … window into how passenger travel evolved after the Second World War. Today’s transportation companies increasingly cater to younger passengers … vanilla ice cream, peach cream cake, biscuits, bread and butter, jam, fresh milk, tea or cocoa, and oranges. [1] Ship menu, SS Duchess …
  • Cornelis Verwolf
    … Single Men and Women February 26, 1950 – Beaverbrae I have been asked numerous times why I left home … soldiers encountered in Holland took them longer. Freedom did not come to our town until May 10, 1945. WHAT A DAY! The Canadian soldiers came into our town and freed us from the …
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    … including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis A single attendant accompanying a person with a disability Canada Day (July 1) Everyone … Pass cardholders receive: Admission for a year to the Museum and two complimentary admissions for guests 20% off regularly-priced …
  • Cookbooks, Cultural Connections, And Migration
    … the oven. And it wasn’t very tasty. When she found out, she says, “You can’t afford to buy that stuff. It’s too expensive. You’re going to … or shepherd’s pie. [1] Ugandan Asian refugee Mario DeMello came to Canada in 1972, leaving his home after the exclusion edict of dictator Idi Amin. His early introduction to Canadian life included the absolute necessity of adapting to new foods …
  • Dad's Story (English)
    … 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 … to us, one from our friends the Venters and one from family. When you can’t say it with words, you say it with flowers. We will never forget … A guy quickly came around to spread sand. After such an exhausting day we decided just to go to bed early. First we bathed, then said our …

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