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… Coming to Canada This is not only my tale of coming to Canada, but also that of … women and children, including Joyce and Jill, also got aboard and we set off through a thick fog - a real London pea-souper - led by a man … dark and we were taken to the station, then by train to Liverpool. We sat on the train until morning. We were then directed to the dock where …
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… heading across the Atlantic. For most of those on board the ships, it was the beginning of a great adventure: this being their first time away … - {CMHQ} London, Eng. WWII A fellow dispatch rider, Jack Seeley and I, were called in to see the commanding officer around noon one day and … to date. The other Ministers were from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. The following morning Jack and I reported to Mr. Turnbull …
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… us for the Annual Public Meeting. The purpose of these meetings is to report on how the Museum is serving Canadians. (Translated from … year. July 1, 2024 marked 25 years since we opened our doors, welcoming visitors to the National Historic site that would become today’s … concluded its run here at the Museum in January, and in April of 2026, travels to the Joseph Brandt Museum in Burlington, Ontario, the …
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… This blog entry has been expanded upon by its author Jan Raska PhD and can now be found under Research, Immigration History: …
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… Russell West served in Britain during WWII as a Flying Instructor. While stationed there he met and married Hazel Walker of London, England. The story of their meeting and marriage can be found under her plaque: Hazel West - War Bride. Column 21 … Flying Officer Russell J. West …
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… I have received a brick in honour of my uncle, Giovanni Cervoni. Here are his particulars. Arrived on 30th of April 1961 aboard the ship Saturnia. He has devoted many years of volunteer service to the Italian community …
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… on the ship "Aquitania", I disembarked in Halifax on May 1st, 1946. I can remember the band on shore playing "Here comes the bride". And the kind welcome we received. Canada has been good to me. Although, I was very homesick, having grown up in … Jeannette A. Holm …
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… Educational Bursary Fund recognizes Ruth’s passion for Pier 21 and Canada, and her heartfelt commitment to making education accessible for … country have the opportunity to experience firsthand a vital part of Canada’s heritage and share in Ruth’s dream for a better Canada. You can make a donation in two ways: Donate → OR contact: …
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