Vimy Ridge Anniversary: Why It Still Matters

Loading player...
Tomorrow marks 109 years since the Canadian Corps attacked Vimy Ridge, marking the first time all four Canadian divisions fought together as a cohesive unit. Nearly 3,600 Canadian soldiers died and about 7,000 were wounded. General Rick Hillier, former Canadian Chief of the Defence Staff, joins the show ahead of the Saskatoon Vimy Dinner to chat about the event and highlight why this notable day in Canadian history remains important.
8 Apr 11AM English Canada News Commentary

Other recent episodes

The mission to honour forgotten veterans

Countless soldiers lost their lives fighting for the freedom we enjoy today during WWII, and many of their graves go unmarked or have inaccurate information. Major (Ret’d) Brad Hrycyna with the Last Post’s Unmarked Graves program joins the show to talk about the hard work and hours of research that…
8 May 1PM 12 min

How guide dogs transform everyday life

Guide dogs aren't just their handlers' best pal; they are also a lifeline to freedom and independent living. Zachary Abdalla, handler in the CNIB Guide Dog Program, advocate, public speaker and student at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business and his guide dog Kai, join the show ahead…
8 May 1PM 10 min