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Poppy has colourful history
November 11, 2022
Why was the poppy chosen as the symbol of remembrance for Canada’s war dead? The poppy, an international symbol for those who died in war, also had international origins.
Base holds Nov. 11 Remembrance Day ceremony at MPTF
November 10, 2022
Paying the ultimate sacrifice serving your country during time of war — Lest We Forget
Share your family military stories to mark Remembrance Day
November 9, 2022
Want to share your family military stories and photos with the Shilo Stag audience?
PHOTO ESSAY: Indigenous Veterans Day celebrated by Canadian Armed Forces
November 8, 2022
Did you know Nov. 8 is National Indigenous Veterans’ Day, a day of remembrance and commemoration of the contributions of Indigenous military veterans. CFB Shilo hosted a mid-morning event at the consecrated permanent tipi on the south side of Base HQ.
Celebrating our Indigenous military veterans Nov. 8
November 7, 2022
Did you know Nov. 8 is National Indigenous Veterans’ Day, a day of remembrance and commemoration of the contributions of Indigenous military veterans?
Even before Canada was a country, Indigenous peoples have fought to defend our country and our values. On this Indigenous Veterans’ Day, we pay tribute to the important contributions and the sacrifices made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis in service to Canada.
Photo Essay: Cursed Coffee Co. now offering beer, wine besides coffee, tea and Nanaimo bars for dessert
November 7, 2022
Cursed Coffee Co. staff are busy behind the counter and in the kitchen, providing customers with delicious wraps and sweet Nanaimo bars. Or ice cream and smoothies for the kids.
Photo Essay: Permanent tipi consecrated with pipe ceremony
November 7, 2022
Why is a pipe ceremony important? In the past, it was used to open negotiations between different nations as a way for good talk to take place. This ceremony was also regarded as the way by which participants would be truthful, respectful and abide by the decisions and agreements that were made during the meeting time.
There’s more to LCol John McCrae than his poem In Flanders’ Field
November 7, 2022
The city I consider my hometown, Guelph, Ont., also happens to be the birthplace of LCol John McCrae, who is best known the poem In Flanders’ Fields.
Say cheese — enter your best photos to CAF imagery contest
November 2, 2022
Dust of your SLR camera or the iPhone you use as a camera if you want to participate in the 55th annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) imagery contest.
Photo Essay: Halloween enthusiasts decorate their homes
November 1, 2022
Decorated Base homes for Halloween look different during the day, transformed under cover of darkness as families head out to trick or treat.
