Author brings Vimy Ridge to life at Leaside library
Canadian journalist, author and historian Ted Barris visited Leaside Library on Feb. 13 to present colourful and exciting commentary about the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Canadian journalist, author and historian Ted Barris visited Leaside Library on Feb. 13 to present colourful and exciting commentary about the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge is remembered as one of the pivotal points in Canadian history. It is often said that it was the moment Canada came of age. But as historian Jack Granatstein points out the truth is much more nuanced.
This week, Joanne Barden stood at the entrance of the newly opened Target store on Danforth Avenue. She had a box of poppies slung around her neck. “Two young men… they took poppies and made a donation … and they told me they respected our veterans very much, and they respected the military, and I found that extremely rewarding,” Barden said.