In the First World War, the Canadian Army Medical Corps stood between life and death, pulling wounded men from the battlefield and fighting to keep them alive against impossible odds. But behind that story lies a lesser-known truth. Listen now & follow Memory and Valour on Spotify, Apple & Amazon.

Memory and Valour Opposes Removal of the University of Alberta War Memorial Organ The Casavant pipe organ seen at the Convocation Hall at the University of Alberta in this undated photo. It was built in 1978 to replace one built in 1925 to honour students and faculty members who lost their lives…

They joked about dying. Not because it was funny, but because it was the only way to survive it. In the trenches of the First World War, soldiers turned fear into sarcasm and horror into humour. Shellfire became “just a bit of a strafe.” Terror was softened into “the wind up.”

Vimy Ridge: Birth of a Nation, Cost of a Generation April 9th, 1917. Dawn breaks over Vimy Ridge, and with it, a nation steps forward. For the first time, all four divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force fight together.What follows becomes legend; built on precision, planning, and unshakable…

Battle of Loos: 1915 — The Year the War Turned Against Canada. What began as a war of movement hardened into trench deadlock, failed offensives, and industrialized killing. In this episode of Memory and Valour, we step into that turning point.

Warriors Without Rights: Indigenous Soldiers of the CEF When the First World War erupted in 1914, Canada answered the call without hesitation. But among those who stepped forward were men who, under Canadian law, were not even recognized as citizens. In this episode of Memory and Valour, we…

In 1916, an explosion tore through the Barnbow Munitions Factory in Leeds, killing 35 women in an instant. They were known as the Barnbow Lasses. Young workers fueling the First World War from the factory floor… until disaster struck.

Behind Barbed Wire: Canadian POWs and Internment Camps of WWI During the First World War, Canadian POWs faced starvation, forced labour, and brutal marches in German camps, while thousands of civilians in Canada — many Ukrainian and German immigrants — were imprisoned as “enemy aliens.” Through…

On June 2, 1916, German mines detonated beneath the Canadian lines at Mount Sorrel near Ypres, triggering one of the most devastating attacks the Canadian Corps faced in the First World War. Follow Memory and Valour on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music for more.

The guns thundered in France. But in 1917, Canada turned on itself. Conscription divided families, ignited riots, and reshaped the country forever. If you believe Canadian history deserves to be remembered with honesty and depth, Follow Memory and Valour now.

Shock Troops: Canada’s Ruthless Reputation in the Great War By 1918, the Canadian Corps had earned a name across the Western Front: shock troops. They were sent where the ground was worst. Where the wire was thickest. Where the objective mattered most. British command relied on them. German…

The War That Stayed: Shell Shock and Canadians in the First World War **content warning: this podcast episode deals with difficult subjects: War trauma, shell shock and veteran suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Shell Shock in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (WWI)In this episode of Memory…

The Last Charge: Canada’s Cavalry in the Great War In a war defined by trenches, machine guns, and industrial slaughter, Canada sent horsemen into the storm. This episode follows the Canadian Cavalry Brigade from the mud of the Western Front to the desperate charge at Moreuil Wood; an action often…

The Timberwolves’ Legacy: Indigenous Contributions in WWI Canada The 107th Battalion — known as The Timberwolves — was one of the most remarkable and overlooked units in Canada’s First World War history. Made up largely of First Nations soldiers, these men brought extraordinary skill, resilience,…

Trinity Church and Cemetery, Iberville (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu), Quebec Trinity Church was built in 1841 to serve the Anglican community of Christieville, later Iberville, and stands today as one of the clearest reminders of the English-speaking Protestant families who helped shape the Richelieu…

The 107th Battalion – The Timberwolves The 107th ‘Timber Wolf’ Battalion was founded by Lieutenant-Colonel Glenlyon Campbell, but its story also belongs to Indigenous men who volunteered to fight for a country that denied them equal rights. They served without the vote.They returned to fewer…

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Poison Wind: Canada and the First Gas Attack memoryandvalour.ca/2026/01/22/p... #memoryandvalour #ww1 ##ww1history #westernfront #lestweforget #ypres #booksky #CanadianHistory

Poison Wind: Canada and the First Gas Attack When the air turned poisonous the Canadians didn't retreat; they stood and fought.This episode dives into the first poison-gas attack at Ypres and the brutal legacy it left behind. From the shock of the areen cloud to the lifelonc scars of gas exposure,…

New Podcast Episode available TONIGHT! “They didn’t die in a blaze of glory. They drowned—on dry land.” This episode of Memory and Valour exposes the gas attacks of the First World War: chlorine, phosgene, mustard gas, and what it did to the men who had no masks, no warning, and no escape. Stream…

New Podcast Episode: Beaumont-Hamel: Courage, Loss & the Newfoundland Regiment Beaumont‑Hamel marked one of the darkest moments in Newfoundland’s history. On the morning of July 1, 1916, the Newfoundland Regiment advanced across open ground during the first day of the Battle of the Somme—straight…

As we wrap up the year, I want to take a moment to say how deeply grateful I am for your support. Whether you’ve tuned in to the podcast, picked up one of my books, shared my work with a friend, or simply cheered from the sidelines, you’ve made this journey meaningful.

New episode + new book! Once a Patricia, Always a Patricia is out now — exploring the courage and legacy of the PPCLI from Frezenberg and Kapyong to the Medak Pocket and Afghanistan. Listen to the podcast 'Memory and Valour' on Spotify, Amazon or Apple. Read the book today on Amazon or Kobo.

The Christmas Truce: 1914 New podcast episode available now on Spotify, Apple and Amazon. The Christmas Truce of 1914 On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day of 1914, something extraordinary happened along the Western Front. After months of brutal trench warfare, soldiers from Britain, Germany, and…

Life in the Trenches: In Their Own Words In this episode of Memory and Valour, we descend into the world of the trenches: a place where young men learned to live with mud at their feet, fear in their lungs, and the constant rumble of artillery overhead. This is the story of the Western Front not…

Exploring Life in WW1 Trenches How was a trench built? Why? What was it like to live in a trench month after month? My upcoming episode on my podcast Memory and Valour takes a look at these aspects of trench life in WW1. Some things will surprise you.

Let’s make a book! What exactly does Memory and Valour do, and what's a Legacy Book anyway??!It's my jam, and I'd love to collaborate with you! www.memoryandvalour.ca #memoryandvalour #personalhistorian #lestweforget #booktok #booksky

Should we forgive Currie? As the years pass, I find myself comparing Sir Arthur Currie to Sir Winston Churchill. Not in all ways, but militarily and definitely intellectually. They had tough decisions to make and both had some pretty awful opinions. Churchill loved his drink and loathed anyone who…

New Episode! Shot at Dawn: The Other Side of Valour In this episode of Memory and Valour, we confront one of the darkest legacies of the First World War: soldiers executed by firing squad. Beyond Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele lies another roll call: twenty‑five Canadians condemned for “cowardice,”…

New Podcast Episode: A Runner’s Bravery in the Great War Private Hughie John McDonald’s courage as a runner in the Great War earned him the Military Medal, and a lasting legacy. In this episode, I speak with his grandson and namesake to explore his story of survival, bravery, and remembrance.

As a Runner with the 49th Battalion, he faced some of the most dangerous duties on the battlefield; threading his way through the mud, shellfire and sniper fire to keep his company connected. Listen to the upcoming podcast episode to learn about the bravery of Hugh John McDonald in WW1.

No Man’s Land New podcast episode coming soon! "No Man's Land: Whispers from the Dark" Follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple or Amazon. Be sure to follow, like and rate!

New podcast episode out today! The Battle of Hill 70 & The Milburn Sacrifice. Amid the thunder of artillery and the chaos of August 1917, Canadian soldiers fought fiercely to seize Hill 70. The Battle of Hill 70 & The Milburn Sacrifice is not just a story of strategy and victory, it is a story of…

Exploring Indigenous Heroes of WWI The Great War in Four Acts Version 1.0.0 Version 1.0.0 Looking for a good book to cozy up with before November slips away? I'd recommend this one! The Great War in Four Acts: Echoes of Valour Untold Stories from the First World War(Book 5 in The Great War Series)…

memoryandvalour.ca Exciting things are happening! Visit my new site, peruse the books I've been writing, listen to the new podcast and collaborate! I believe history lives in the stories of our families. I will preserve those stories with care, dignity and accuracy. #lestweforget #WW1 #WW2 #booksky

I authored 2 books this summer! They are both available on Amazon in paperback and kindle format. Go easy on me, it's my first try! If you're a Great War buff, these are for you! Thanks, now go buy my books! 📚😊 #booksky #author #CanadianContent #WW1 #GreatWar #Lestweforget #booktok #Resist #books

So often is the state of my dining table, because there are always things to learn about and ponder. 💚📚 #killyourtelevision #killyourcellphone #booksky #booktok #resist

Carney: The system of global trade anchored on the United States.. is over. Our old relationship of steadily deepening integration with the United States is over. The 80 year period when the United States embraced the mantle of economic leadership… is over.

My latest order of books arrived today!! Much excite. Book order number 3 from the Book Outlet! #booksky #bookoutlet #canada #buyCanadian #RESIST #MargaretAtwood #TempleGrandin #Churchill #AnneFrank #HannahPickGoslar #AnthonyMcCarten

This week's book haul! 💚 just in time for the weekend. Thank you, Book Outlet ! #bookoutlet #books #buyCanadian #booksky #killyourtelevision #🇨🇦 #stopscrolling #yeg #resist

AUSTRALIA RESPONDS TO US TARIFFS As Warran Buffett said: Tariffs is an act of war.

#trump #musk #tariffs #tradewar #Canada #canpoli #fucktrump #🇨🇦 #resist

In 1942, the American President opposed censorship because books were weapons in the fight against tyranny.

Economists in US and around the world have been loud & clear: Imposing blanket tariffs on their 3 largest trading partners will have devastating impact on U.S. economy and skyrocket inflation. Trump shrugs, does it anyway. In 2 weeks he'll blame it on Biden. Or Obama. Or trans kids.

Live footage of academia right now

Alllllllll the potash allllll the time. I'd say "Have the kind of day you voted for..." but I won't. I'm Canadian. I'm polite like that. #resist #TradeWar #buycanadian #tariffs #canpoli #ActualNews

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