CBF 2017 Battlefield tour poster and application is OPEN!

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Now in its 23rd year, the Canadian Battlefields Foundation Study Tour is intended for Canadian university students who want to learn more about the role Canadians played in the liberation of Europe in the World Wars. This year’s tour, led by Professor Geoff Hayes (University of Waterloo) and Dr John Rickard will
visit Ypres, the Somme, Vimy Ridge, Dieppe, the Normandy battlefields, and participate in ceremonies marking the 73rd anniversary of D-Day.

 

 

OBITUARY – VICE-PRESIDENT FRANCE

Posted on by Ken Charron

It is with deep regret and great sadness that we announce the passing of Hervé Hoffer, our Vice-Président France, on January 13, 2017.

Mr Hoffer, involved in remembrance activities for numerous years, played a key role in promoting and representing the foundation in Normandy and in France. He was a great friend of veterans and of Canadian soldiers and their families, and never hesitated to open his residence to them upon their visit in Normandy. Many have had the pleasure of meeting Hervé in this residence known as Canada House in Bernières-sur-mer. The Canadian Battlefields Foundation will ever be indebted to Hervé Hoffer for his commitment towards the remembrance of the sacrifices of our courageous soldiers. The CBF extends sincere condolences to his spouse Nicole and all members of his family.

This year’s Study Tour participants

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The group for 2016 Canadian Battlefields Foundation Study Tour has been selected. Here is the list of the twelve students selected and their affiliated universities:

  • Laura Blackmore, University of Ottawa
  • Nina Bozzo, Western University
  • Emilio Caputo, University of Northern British Columbia
  • Michael Kryshtalskyj, Western University
  • Lilia Lockwood, University of Ottawa
  • Sarah Oeste, University of Waterloo
  • Sarah Parsons, Redeemer University College
  • Michelle Pellicano, University of Calgary
  • Shelagh Prowse, University of Alberta
  • Robert Revington, McMaster University
  • Brianna Speiss, University of Lethbridge
  • Brad St Croix, University of Ottawa

Make sure to check the website for blog updates of the Tour, starting on May 27th to June 12th 2016.