Missed it last week? Here is my latest Legion Magazine article: legionmagazine.com/campaign-gro...

A few days ago, I wrote a tribute to the Canadian War Museum's late, great historian Tim Cook for Legion Magazine. You can read it here: legionmagazine.com/a-cornish-to...

My tribute to the late, great Canadian military historian Dr. Tim Cook in Legion Magazine. I truly believe I would not be where I am now without him. Here's to you, sir, and thank you for everything. legionmagazine.com/a-cornish-to... 📸 Marie Louise Deruaz

My tribute to the late, great Canadian military historian Dr. Tim Cook in Legion Magazine. I truly believe I would not be where I am now without him. Here's to you, sir, and thank you for everything. legionmagazine.com/a-cornish-to... 📸 Marie Louise Deruaz

My latest Legion Magazine "Briefing" article is an interview with Canadian Armed Forces veteran Bruce Moncur. His campaign group, Valour in the Presence of the Enemy, is renewing efforts to award Jess Larochelle the Victoria Cross. legionmagazine.com/campaign-gro...

My latest Legion Magazine article 😊

My latest Legion Magazine article is an interview with military historian and educator-turned-children’s book author, Kelsey Lonie. Her debut tome, Whitey’s Journey, tells the true story of a Canadian dog mascot in WW II. 📸 Heritage House Publishing legionmagazine.com/childrens-bo...

My latest Legion Magazine article is an interview with military historian and educator-turned-children’s book author, Kelsey Lonie. Her debut tome, Whitey’s Journey, tells the true story of a Canadian dog mascot in WW II. 📸 Heritage House Publishing legionmagazine.com/childrens-bo...

In May 2025, I covered The Royal Canadian Legion's 57th Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command convention hosted in my hometown of Antigonish, N.S., for Legion Magazine. The article is now online! 📸 Annie Bowers/LM. legionmagazine.com/57th-nova-sc...

That feeling you get where, for once, someone else was more awkward and introverted than you in a phone interaction. #millennialproblems.

My latest Legion Magazine article is an interview with historian Debbie Jiang, who played a pivotal role in getting two Japanese-Canadian soldiers, Pte. Hikotaro Koyanagi and Pte. Kazuo Harada, added to the Richmond, B.C., Cenotaph. legionmagazine.com/forgotten-ja... 📸 Courtesy of Debbie Jiang

I'm just going to nervously leave this here and hope that the information on the page explains it all... gofund.me/24c8479a9

I'm just going to nervously leave this here and hope that the information on the page explains it all... gofund.me/24c8479a9

I'm looking for expert interviewees to talk about Gordon Flowerdew, who earned the Victoria Cross in what many have called the "last Canadian cavalry charge," the Battle of Moreuil Wood on March 30, 1918. 📸 Wikipedia / Canadian War Museum.

Any research avenue recommendations for the Anglo-Canadian occupation of Iceland during the Second World War? (Yes, I know the U.S. were there, too).

A fiery footnote in history, the July 1945 Bedford Magazine explosion almost became a second Halifax disaster 27 years after the first. Check out my latest Legion Magazine feature, now online! legionmagazine.com/not-again/ 📸 J.C.M. Hayward/Nova Scotia Archives/Wikimedia

A fiery footnote in history, the July 1945 Bedford Magazine explosion almost became a second Halifax disaster 27 years after the first. Check out my latest Legion Magazine feature, now online! legionmagazine.com/not-again/ 📸 J.C.M. Hayward/Nova Scotia Archives/Wikimedia

In my latest Legion Magazine article, I spoke to Canadian historian David O'Keefe about a suspicious WW II aircrew loss. “This is the most intriguing story I’ve ever come across," he said. You can find a teaser to the tale here. legionmagazine.com/historian-da... 📸 Northernsky Entertainment

In my latest Legion Magazine article, I speak to author and historian Iain MacGregor about his tome, "The Hiroshima Men: The Quest to Build the Atomic Bomb, and the Fateful Decision to Use It." Learn about his fresh perspectives here. legionmagazine.com/humanizing-t... 📸 Adrian Pope

In my latest Legion Magazine article, I speak to Canadian naval historian Roger Litwiller about the controversial recovery—or removal—of HMCS Trentonian's bell from its wreck site. What's your opinion? legionmagazine.com/canadian-nav... 📸 CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum

In my latest Legion Magazine article, I interview sculptor Tyler Fauvelle about his newly twinned tribute to WW II trailblazer Fern Blodgett Sunde, now unveiled in the Norwegian town of Farsund. Sunde was Canada's first female deep sea radio operator. legionmagazine.com/a-duplicate-...

In my latest Legion Magazine article, I interview sculptor Tyler Fauvelle about his newly twinned tribute to WW II trailblazer Fern Blodgett Sunde, now unveiled in the Norwegian town of Farsund. Sunde was Canada's first female deep sea radio operator. legionmagazine.com/a-duplicate-...

Yesterday, Annie held one-hour photoshoots for families and couples at Seafoam Lavender Company & Gardens near Tatamagouche. She aced it! Our dearest friends, Matt and Tory, also joined us for their own session. Would you be interested in participating next time she hosts again?

Tatamagouche time!

Discover how The Burns Way, a new digital peer-to-peer service, simplifies access to mental health support for Canadian veterans in my latest Legion Magazine column. legionmagazine.com/the-burns-wa...

CIMVHR has released new children's books crafted to broaden understanding of service in a family setting. Veteran and retired astronaut Chris Hadfield narrates one on these stories. Find out more in my latest Legion Magazine article! legionmagazine.com/new-children... 📸 CIMVHR

🧵(1/6) The latest Legion Magazine is out now, including four of my articles. The excellent cover feature, meanwhile, is by my friend Brad St. Croix (@otdmilhistory.bsky.social), detailing the life and legacy of Robert Hampton Gray, V.C. Read on to find out what's within.

CIMVHR has released new children's books crafted to broaden understanding of service in a family setting. Veteran and retired astronaut Chris Hadfield narrates one on these stories. Find out more in my latest Legion Magazine article! legionmagazine.com/new-children... 📸 CIMVHR

We're so blessed to have wonderful friends since #movingtoCanada. Here's my wonderful wife, Annie, with beautiful bride, Tory, who married her beloved Matt a few days ago. (Bonus photos of Annie decorating Matt and Tory's car).

Last weekend was also spent at our best mates' wedding near Oak Island, N.S. (yes, I know the stories!). Few photos were taken as we were caught up in all the joy, but here's one of my wedding "suit."

Belatedly posting some photos from last weekend. After an AMAZING experience at the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, we stopped at our favourite Halifax pub, The Narrows, for what is unwavingly the best food in town.

My latest Legion Magazine article includes an interview with historian and podcaster Ian Pegg about Canada's WW II chaplains. His upcoming tome, "Death and Heroes: Army Chaplains in World War II," will be released this summer. 📸 Chiselbury Publishing legionmagazine.com/chaplain-his...

My latest Legion Magazine article includes an interview with historian and podcaster Ian Pegg about Canada's WW II chaplains. His upcoming tome, "Death and Heroes: Army Chaplains in World War II," will be released this summer. 📸 Chiselbury Publishing legionmagazine.com/chaplain-his...

My latest Legion Magazine article is an interview with Canadian War Museum historian Teresa Iacobelli about her co-curated exhibition, "Last Voices of the Second World War," highlighting the post-conflict experiences of Canadian veterans: legionmagazine.com/veterans-pos... 📸 Canadian War Museum

My Legion Magazine (Canvet Publications Ltd.) hoodie has just arrived! Just a shame it's too bloody hot to wear it...! Every day, I count my blessings to be part of such a great team that unwaveringly supports me in telling Canada's wartime stories.

(5/5) Kate, whose son has followed her bootsteps into the military, is temporarily back in Antigonish County, specifically Ballantynes Cove, and has now opened a cafe and general store selling products from veteran- and first responder-owned businesses. Be sure to support her!

From Alexander Roberts Dunn to Robert Hampton Gray, Canadians have performed heroic feats deemed worthy of the Victoria Cross. Here's my question: Who do you think earned the V.C., but never received it? Bonus points for Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon representation.

🧵(1/5) I recently had the honour of interviewing Antigonish, N.S., resident and Canadian Armed Forces veteran Kate MacEachern for an upcoming Legion Magazine article. Her story is incredible. Let me share a little of it here. 📸 Annie Bowers (for all images).

🧵(1/5) I recently had the honour of interviewing Antigonish, N.S., resident and Canadian Armed Forces veteran Kate MacEachern for an upcoming Legion Magazine article. Her story is incredible. Let me share a little of it here. 📸 Annie Bowers (for all images).

Toronto's Little Canada contains myriad scale-models of Canadian landmarks, both at home and overseas. Vimy Ridge is one, alongside a recently unveiled commemoration of the liberation of the Netherlands. Find out more in my latest Legion Magazine article! legionmagazine.com/torontos-lit...

Today's Value Village find.

Disadvantage of moving 11 (or is it 12?) times since #movingtoCanada: the physical and mental toll it takes. Advantages: Moving to a house where Annie can (finally!) plan and grow a garden, where I can BBQ freely, and the view is just as beautiful as before.

My latest Legion Magazine article is out now, featuring an interview with British-born French resident and historian Poppy Mercier (@poppymercier.bsky.social), who has embarked on a journey to honour locally buried Canadian airmen from WW II. legionmagazine.com/british-born... 📸 Poppy Mercier.

My latest Legion Magazine article is out now, featuring an interview with British-born French resident and historian Poppy Mercier (@poppymercier.bsky.social), who has embarked on a journey to honour locally buried Canadian airmen from WW II. legionmagazine.com/british-born... 📸 Poppy Mercier.

In my latest Legion Magazine article, I interview Mandy Shintani about her podcast on Japanese Canadian military service and internment in WW II. The audio series is called "Samurai in the Closet," based on her own childhood experiences. Read more here: legionmagazine.com/samurai-in-o...

In my latest Legion Magazine article, I interview Mandy Shintani about her podcast on Japanese Canadian military service and internment in WW II. The audio series is called "Samurai in the Closet," based on her own childhood experiences. Read more here: legionmagazine.com/samurai-in-o...

🧵 I'm sorry, but I just can't wait to share the story I'm currently writing about Canada's trailblazing WW II wireless radio operator, Fern Blodgett Sunde, so I'm sharing the below thread.

🧵 I'm sorry, but I just can't wait to share the story I'm currently writing about Canada's trailblazing WW II wireless radio operator, Fern Blodgett Sunde, so I'm sharing the below thread.

Craig McKie never met his father, Canadian Flying Officer Donald Galloway Watt McKie, who died on May 29, 1944, in a U.K. friendly fire incident. 81 years later, he and his daughter, Catriana, will remember his sacrifice. legionmagazine.com/remembering-... 📸 McKie family (Donald, right).

Craig McKie never met his father, Canadian Flying Officer Donald Galloway Watt McKie, who died on May 29, 1944, in a U.K. friendly fire incident. 81 years later, he and his daughter, Catriana, will remember his sacrifice. legionmagazine.com/remembering-... 📸 McKie family (Donald, right).