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A Barrie woman who chronicled her fathers experiences during a Second World War battle led mostly by Canadian soldiers is preparing to go back to where it all happened to mark the anniversary.

A series of postcards and plaques are part of efforts both local and national to commemorate Saskatchewans soldiers.

The Dieppe Raid, or Operation Jubilee, was a pivotal moment for Canada in WWII and among the bloodiest days for its armed forces.

Preamble: This research would not be possible without the Moose Jaw Library Archives, the Library and Archives Canada; the SSR Museum, the CVWM; the SVWM; projects begun by the late Bill Barry of Regina, and the posting of reference material by ‘Picture Me’ on CVWM and the contribution of information by families of the fallen.

On Aug. 19, 1942, hundreds of Canadian soldiers were killed while thousands more were wounded and captured during one of Canada’s biggest military debacles…

On Aug. 19, 1942, hundreds of Canadian soldiers were killed while thousands more were wounded and captured during one of Canada’s biggest military debacles…

The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment has launched a fundraising campaign for initiatives that fall outside of core government funding.

After two-plus years of waiting, local history buffs, those interested in early immigration to Lambton County, as well as First and Second World War…

The project, named Rethinking Dieppe, commemorates the 80th anniversary of the controversial and disastrous Aug. 19, 1942 mission.

April 14, 2022 - Paris, France - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, met this morning with Mrs. Genevive Darrieussecq, Minister Delegate for Remembrance and Veterans, attached to the Minister for the Armed Forces.