On the 23rd of May, 1873, the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) was formed to maintain order in the new North West Territories following the transfer of lands from the Hudson’s Bay Company to Canada with the purpose of “the preservation of peace and the prevention of crime”. In 1920, they were superseded by the Royal…
So, here’s the scenario. You’re in the military and are sent at the request (read order) of the government to a foreign land to perform active combat operations, both defensive and offensive in nature. While there, you are bombed, shot at, possibly attacked by chemical weapons, have to breathe contaminated air, and endure physical and…
So, the question is, who is Bertha Wilson and why is she getting a plaque? Although unknown to many of us, Bertha Wilson was a significant presence within the Canadian justice system, born and educated in Scotland but emigrating to Canada in 1949. She practiced law for many years in several capacities but her claim…
To see all the images from the ceremony, CLICK HERE. On Monday the 8th of May, 2023, the Ukrainian community came together under sunny skies and moderate temperatures at the National Military Cemetery within Beechwood Cemetery to celebrate and remember those who have died in ensuring the freedom and sovereignty of the Ukrainian nation. Since…
To see all the pictures, CLICK HERE. The war in Europe ended on May 8th, 1945, and is celebrated on that date since. This year, the Le Souvenir Francais organization held a celebration and remembrance at the Amicitia Monument in section 27 of Beechwood Cemetery on May 7th, 2023, the closest Sunday to the actual…
To see all the pictures, CLICK HERE On Thursday, May 4th, 2023, the National Military Cemetery, part of Beechwood Cemetery, hosted the Kingdom of the Netherlands Remembrance Day Ceremony. The day was overcast and threatening rain but after the previous five days of steady rain, this was quite an acceptable change. It was a small…