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… birth? It all began in 1942 when my father and mother died within 15 days of each other. They left 7 of us. Four boys and three girls, the … this period in my life. We owe our life to two aunts on my father's side. They provided for us and kept us together as a family. This was … kids. We had no future, with the small farm and lack of jobs. At this point my aunt received a letter from a cousin in Northern Ontario, …
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… star Italy Star France Germany Star Defense of Britain Medal CVSM (Can Volunteer Service Medal) Victory Medal … August 19 th , 1941 - Arrived in Scotland August-September - sent to south of England by train... stayed in Aldershot / Box Hill / Dorkin / … over 40 miles of shoreline, Mel went ashore near Pachino close to the southern tip of the island. The landing crafts ended up on sandbars by …
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… the countless journeys that immigrants made and continue to make to come to Canada. It may have reminded you of your own family’s story. On … person last year, while over 489,000 unique visitors spent time on our website learning about our programs, stories and collections. I am also … the rest of the Museum community, to re-examine how we reach our audience at home (and from home) during a time when they are unable to …
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… French-speaking immigrants” to Francophone minority Communities (FCMs) in Canada. [2] Almost half of the interviews in French, in the … Ben moved to Saint-Boniface, Manitoba, to pursue his university studies; Saïda initially went to Vancouver, British Columbia, where she … into his choices. In this first clip, available elsewhere on our website , he describes how his parents financed his university studies …
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… French-speaking immigrants” to Francophone minority Communities (FCMs) in Canada. [2] Almost half of the interviews in French, in the … Ben moved to Saint-Boniface, Manitoba, to pursue his university studies; Saïda initially went to Vancouver, British Columbia, where she … into his choices. In this first clip, available elsewhere on our website , he describes how his parents financed his university studies …
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… finished business school. After much hardship he landed a job with Bata at the Vedouci Restaurant at the Zlin airfield, also known as the … aircraft to their destinations. Alois often bragged about being a ‘bit’ of a daredevil in the skies. On one occasion he flew over the … possessions, private properties and businesses. The country he said, lost so many intelligent, bright professionals, politicians, …
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… after they settled in Canada in June of 1950. “Soon after Labour Day, school started for John and Roger,” Jennifer wrote. “It was very … A Quarantine Label on the Door Doesn’t Make the Best First Impression …
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… Black Battalion No Longer ‘Canada’s Best Kept Military Secret …
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… don’t think I have enough information” to “they arrived through Quebec City so you wouldn’t have anything for me here." However, while it … we are currently able to access. We have access to records for all Canadian and most United States ports of arrival, as well as some … vary. If your ancestor came to Canada between 1865 and 1935, it is best to come prepared with a full name, birth year and approximate …