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Honouring Verdunites

During the First World War, the Canadian Army awarded these wartime medals, in silver or bronze, to officers and soldiers who actively served in the war. In Verdun, […]

Arthur Burgess, An Engaged City Clerk

Born in England in 1889, Arthur Burgess (top right) settled in Verdun at the age of 21. Passionate about cricket and involved in Verdun’s sports life, he became […]

From Scotland to Verdun

Several Scottish associations sprang up in Verdun during the first half of the 20th century, including the Ladies Auxiliaries to the Order of Scottish Clans #98. In the […]

Proud Women of Verdun

A group of Verdun women posing proudly in front of the Union Jack. Featuring the colours and symbols of England, Scotland and Ireland, this flag was used by […]

A High-flying Fundraising Campaign

This photograph was taken on October 20, 1943, at Parc du Monument, today’s Parc des Madelinots, at the intersection of Wellington Street and LaSalle Boulevard. Flags and a […]

Never Too Young to Mobilize

This photo taken on September 20, 1941, on the corner of Rielle and Verdun streets, shows children selling food to raise money for the Queen’s Canadian Fund in […]