Tag: Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI

  • Vimy Ridge… 100 Years Later

    Vimy Ridge… 100 Years Later

    “It was Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific on parade.  I thought then… that in those few minutes I witnessed the birth of a nation.” This is the famous quote by Brigadier-General Alexander Ross talking about Canada’s role in the Battle of Vimy Ridge during World War One.  This battle was the first major victory…

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  • Europe Bound – On our way to Vimy!

    Europe Bound – On our way to Vimy!

    As some of you may know, this year is Canada’s 150th birthday.  What some of you may not know, is that April, 2017 marked the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place during World War 1.  To celebrate these two important anniversaries, my school organized a trip to England and France for almost 30…

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