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The battle of Vimy Ridge began on April 9th, 1917. War historian from the Canadian War Museum Teresa Iacobelli joins Miranda Anthistle to explain the significance of the battle and the importance of remembering those who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield.

As April 9 marks the 109th anniversary of the Battle of the Vimy Ridge, one local man is about to embark on a very special trip to help honour Edmonton soldiers in Europe. Joe MacDonald shared details about his upcoming marathon with Global News Morning.

Fri, Apr 7: Founders’ Gallery curator Lindsey Sharman joins Global Calgary with details on how The Military Museums will be marking the 100th anniversary of The Battle of Vimy Ridge.

Ethan Kidney describes what he’s learned about his own relative while reading, researching, and rehearsing for a school play based on the battle of Vimy Ridge.

Despite incredible odds stacked against them, Canada’s victory at Vimy Ridge was a defining moment for a young nation. The strategy, strength, and tenacity of Canadian troops ended a battle that had already claimed 100,000 lives.

The 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge is right around the corner and as Julia Wong explains, some Alberta teens are doing their part to remember part of Canada’s war history.

Next month CFB Edmonton and the Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre will be hosting a commemorative event to honour the 100th anniversary of the Battle for Vimy Ridge. Angela Duckworth and Bill Pigden joined Global News Morning with more on the Eve of Victory gala dinner.

In the weeks leading up to the Battle of Vimy Ridge, many Canadian soldiers hid in a secret cave, close to the frontlines. As Jeff Semple explains from Neuville-St Vaast, France, a century later, that cave is still telling their stories.

Sat, Apr 8: This weekend marks the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge. A great military success for Canada but the country suffered more than 10 thousand casualties with nearly 3,600 killed. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, hundreds of soldiers and civilians joined in a powerful ceremony downtown to mark the anniversary...

Governor General David Johnston addresses the gathering during the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in France. Johnston described the vivid detail the deafening sounds of 15,000 Canadian soldiers surging into battle.

Hundreds of Edmontonians gathered in Churchill Square Sunday to remember the sacrifices made at the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Sarah Kraus reports.

The 100th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Vimy Ridge was commemorated at Saskatoon’s Vimy Memorial in Kiwanis Park. Jacqueline Wilson reports.

The family of a New Brunswick man who fought at Vimy Ridge is just learning about their relative’s history with the notorious battle through journals they found tucked away in the family’s basement. Shelley Steeves has their story.

Thousands of Canadians are travelling to France this week to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. For many, the First World War victory signified the birth of Canada. But for the tiny French village of Givenchy-En-Gohelle, the commemorations hit much closer to home. Jeff Semple reports.

Sun, Jun 19: There is controversy brewing in Montreal over the name of a park. Right now the small park is called Vimy, after the famous battle of Vimy Ridge but on Monday the city will vote on whether to change the name of that park to Jacques Parizeau Park. Billy Shields has more.

Sun, Apr 17: Colin Robinson of the Royal Montreal Regiment discusses a new exhibit that shines light on the experiences of Canadian soldiers living in underground caves just before the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

On Remembrance Day in Calgary this year, a special tribute was made to the men and women of southern Alberta who died during the Dieppe Raid and the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Michael King reports.

Sun, Sep 25: A special ceremony took place at a Notre-Dame-de-Grâce park Sunday to honour Canadian soldiers who died during the battle of Vimy Ridge.

Next month marks the 100th anniversary of a key moment in Canada’s war history. As Emily Mertz explains, Edmontonians will have a unique chance to honour those who lost their lives at Vimy Ridge.

Fri, Jan 08: A mass grave recently discovered near Vimy Ridge is believed to contain the remains of 44 Canadian soldiers killed in the famous WWI battle, including 10 members of the Lethbridge Highlanders. As Quinn Campbell reports, a large effort is underway to bring those soldiers home.