Monthly Archives: May 2018

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From one of our fellow Canadian organizations in the Bay area.
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17 May 2018
This evening in Palo Alto
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
CiT is an evening event hosted every month to celebrate all things Canadian and all things tech. Whether you live in the Bay Area or you’re just visiting, we welcome you to join us tonight, May 17th, for some drinks and good conversation—you’ll be in good company! This is a ticket only event, so please RSVP below if you wish to attend.
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This Week at The C100
An Evening Celebrating Canada in AI with special guests, The Honourable Minister Navdeep Bains, Element AI and D-Wave Systems.

This past Monday, C100 had the pleasure of hosting an incredible group of Canadians in Palo Alto for an evening about AI. Some event photos are included below. If you were not able to attend, don’t worry, we look forward to sharing updates about more C100 events of this nature the coming months, so stay tuned!

This week on ourstories_
Wealthsimple is one of Canada’s fastest growing startups. Mike Katchen, the founder & CEO believes Canadian entrepreneurs need more “naive ambition.” Find out what he has to say on this episode of “our stories_”.
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What’s happening in Canada?
Salesforce Ventures has earmarked $100M to invest in Canadian startups. Learn more.
Canada is experiencing a reverse migration trend. Article
Charter Member and Former Google CFO Patrick Pichette aims to keep talent in Canada. Article
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Tech Events in the Bay Area
Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange: A Growth platform for U.S. companies

If you have a growing business and need funding, then you should attend this evet happening June 5th from 3PM-7PM.

Find out the advantages of Canada’s capital markets, including unique timing for small & medium-sized and early-stage companies, as well as cost and deal structure advantages of going public in Canada.
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Prisoners of War | Special Web-Feature Released Today!

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From the Legion Magazine.

Best Selling 5-Volume Set!
Prisoners of War | New Web Feature

Prisoners of War | A Special Feature Series

Story by Sharon Adams and Todd E. Caissie
Designed by Julia Paddick

Canadians taken captive in the First and Second World Wars experienced brutality and starvation in prison camps, sometimes suffering years of confinement that compromised their health and sanity.

This new special web-feature uncovers the true stories of Canadians who were captured in WW I and WW II through captivating narration and informed research on their experiences. The site also includes a bonus story on the fascinating treatment of PoWs on Canadian soil.

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The Halifax Explosion

A collision between two ships in Halifax Harbour in 1917 set off an explosion unrivalled until the atomic bomb. An entire neighbourhood was destroyed, thousands killed and injured, thousands more left homeless. Army and navy personnel worked shoulder-to-shoulder with civilians on rescue, recovery and reconstruction.

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Cold Comfort

Winner for Best Interactive Story at the 
2017 Canadian Online Publishing Awards! 
Explore the compelling story of two U.S. destroyers wrecked on Newfoundland’s rocky shores in a blizzard over 75 years ago and the heroic rescue
of 186 sailors by local miners and townspeople.
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More angel than mortal: The nursing sisters of The Great War

Story by Stephen J. Thorne

They provided medical aid, comfort and peace to wounded and dying soldiers throughout decades of war, but it was during the First World War that the nursing sisters of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps came into their own.

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Host a fully funded commemorative installation

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This is a British-based initiative, but we wanted to share it with our members as you can order these items and have them shipped to the US.
Host a fully funded commemorative installation
Our There But Not There silhouettes have been appearing in high profile locations around the country.

However, we want to ensure that every community is able to host an installation, returning those who died in the First World War to the spaces they left behind.

This is why we have teamed up with the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to provide micro grants so that any community wishing to host an installation can, without worrying about how to pay for it.

Applications are only open for a short time: 1st June – 30th June

If you wish to apply, you will need to include the following in your application:

  • Where your project will take place, such as a place of worship or community venue
  • What type of event you will run to bring your community together. Please note, this does not have to be extravagant, it can be as simple as a coffee morning
  • How you will include people within your community in your event, including people from the Armed Forces Community. For example, you could invite veterans or work with local bases or cadet groups
  • Why you need financial help to get the silhouettes
  • You will also need to provide the names of two people who are involved in running your organisation and authorised to apply
  • You can find more details in our pre-application guide
Please note, the grant is for the silhouettes only, not the 6 foot aluminium Tommies.
You can also purchase a tabletop Tommy, the profits from which go to six beneficiary charities, to help us to both commemorate those who died in the First World War and to support today’s veterans.
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33 Ranelagh Gardens, Royal Hospital Chelsea
Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4SR

Canadian Tulip Festival – Veterans Day – May 15

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Our President received this notice and we wanted to pass on.

Dear Friend,

We have just been advised that tomorrow, Tuesday May 15, has been designated “Veterans’ Day” by the Canadian Tulip Festival.

Details of this event can be found at Veterans Day – Canadian Tulip Festival  https://tulipfestival.ca/activity/veterans-day/

I realize that this is very short notice to all, but if you are looking for something to do on Tuesday, take advantage of this offer.   All veterans and their families have free entry to the Lansdowne Park Art & Culture Festival experience (Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park) from 10 am to 5 pm. Special displays will be set up to inform visitors about the Canadian Armed Forces as well as provide information about veteran support services.

To acknowledge and celebrate those who have served our country, the Festival is also holding “Honouring Our Veterans”, a formal ceremony from 11 am to 12 noon in the Pavilion highlighting the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute, announcing the honourary veterans from navy, army and air force for the 2018 Festival as well as acknowledging veterans in attendance.

Special Guests include: Celebrity Gardener and Highway of Heroes Champion, Mark Cullen Representatives from Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Office of the Chief of the Defence Staff The Festival is donating five dollars from every purchased non-veteran ticket to the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute.

Regards
Barry Walker

[Great War Historical Society (Public)] 102 Years Since The Battle Of Sanctuary Wood And…

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This is something that came across our President’s online desk.

102 years since the Battle of Sanctuary Wood and Mount Sorrel. The 58th CEF Battalion was in the centre of it. You will love this read. Available online at www.amazon.com, www.amazon.ca, www.amazon.co.uk or at the website.
www.flowersoftheforest.ca
102 years since the Battle of Sanctuary Wood and Mount Sorrel. The 58th Battalion was in the centre …