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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · 6d
Canadian Pioneers felling shattered trees near Vimy Ridge. October, 1917.

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Des pionniers canadiens abattant des arbres brisés près de la crête de Vimy. Octobre 1917.
Canada. Dept. of National Defence/Library and Archives Canada/ a001960-v8
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 15
Canadian stretcher bearers playing a game of poker on a Railway truck in Lens.September, 1917.

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Brancardiers canadiens jouant une partie de poker sur un chariot ferroviaire à Lens. Septembre 1917.
Canada. Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada/PA-001794 (modified from the original).
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 12
Louise Ogbinar, one of the 2025 Beaverbrook Vimy Prize recipients, was recently interviewed by CTV News about her journey in Belgium and France. She reflected on powerful moments, including visiting the grave of John McCrae and reciting In Flanders Fields.

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Calgary teen tours Belgium and France after being selected for Beaverbrook Vimy Prize
A Calgary teen was one of 16 from across the world selected to participate in a 10-day educational program that took them to Belgium and France.
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 18
Les jeunes peuvent postuler dès maintenant et jusqu’au 14 octobre 2025.

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Vimy Inspire Demain | Programmes | La Fondation Vimy
Grâce à l'initiative
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 18
Une belle opportunité pour les jeunes !

Connaissez-vous un.e jeune qui souhaite faire une différence dans sa communauté ? Encouragez-le/la à participer au programme Vimy Inspire Demain pour peut-être recevoir une bourse de 2 500$ pour la réalisation d’un projet communautaire !
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 18
Youth can apply now and until October 14! vimyfoundation.ca/programs/vim...
Vimy Inspires Tomorrow | Programs | The Vimy Foundation
Through Vimy Inspires Tomorrow, youth apply lessons from First World War history to develop their leadership skills and contribute to their communities.
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 18
Exciting educational opportunities for youth!

Do you know a young person who is making a difference in the community? Encourage them to participate in the Vimy Inspires Tomorrow program and perhaps receive a $2,500 grant for carrying out a community project!
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 14
Canadian soldiers rest in a shell hole during the advance east of Arras, August 1918.

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Des soldats canadiens se reposent dans un entonnoir d’obus lors de l’avance à l’est d’Arras, en août 1918.
Canadians resting. Advance East of Arras. August, 1918. Canada. Dept. of National Defence/Library and Archives Canada/ a003063
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 13
Wounded Canadians transported by light railway, August 1917.

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Blessés canadiens transportés par voie ferrée légère, août 1917.

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Bringing in wounded Canadians on light railway. August, 1917. Canada. Dept. of National Defence / Library and ArchivesCanada / PA-001702 (modified from the original).
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 8
Les réflexions du jour sont partagées par Charley et George. À lire ici : vimyfoundation.ca/news/2025-bv...
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 8
Lors du jour 7 du Prix Vimy Beaverbrook 2025, les élèves ont visité le cimetière militaire de Choques, la @Cita_Doullens avec les guides Gilles Prilaux, Romain Plichon et Laury, puis Bagneux, Beaumont-Hamel et le mémorial de Thiepval.
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 7
Aujourd’hui, les participants du PVB ont visité des lieux clés autour d’Ypres avec Kim de Kim’s Battlefield Tours, dont Tyne Cot, Essex Farm, Hill 60, le Soldat au repos et la cérémonie du Last Post à la porte de Menin.
Réflexions d’Alaynna et Olivia : vimyfoundation.ca/news/2025-bv...
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 7
Today the Beaverbrook Vimy Prize students explored sites across the Ypres Salient with Kim from Kim’s Battlefield Tours, including Tyne Cot, Hill 60, Essex Farm, the Brooding Soldier, and the Menin Gate Last Post ceremony.
Reflections from Alaynna and Olivia: vimyfoundation.ca/news/2025-bv...
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 6
Reflections from Paris and Michelle are now on the blog:
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 6
On Day 5 of the Beaverbrook Vimy Prize, students visited the grave of John McCrae at Wimereux Communal Cemetery and explored the beach at Dunkirk, where Allied troops carried out the 1940 evacuation known as Operation Dynamo.
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 6
Les réflexions de Paris et Michelle sont maintenant sur le blogue :
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 6
Lors de la cinquième journée du PVB, les élèves ont visité la tombe de John McCrae au cimetière communal de Wimereux, puis la plage de Dunkerque, lieu de l’évacuation des forces alliées en 1940 (opération Dynamo).
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 5
Today, Étienne and Ellis shared their reflections — read them on the BVP blog:
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 5
On day 3 the students toured the Juno Beach Centre with their guide Vivian, visited the British Normandy Memorial, saw the remains of the Mulberry Harbour in Arromanches, reflected at the German cemetery in La Cambe, and ended the day at Canada House in Bernières-sur-Mer.
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 3
Louise and Jayden also shared their reflections from the day.
Read their thoughts on the BVP blog: vimyfoundation.ca/news/2025-bv...
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 3
On the second day of the BVP program, students explored key sites in Normandy, including Abbaye d’Ardenne, Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery, the Canadian Aviators Memorial, the The Falaise Memorial – Civilians in the War, and the Polish Cemetery at Urville.
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 3
Louise et Jayden ont aussi partagé leurs réflexions de la journée.
Lisez-les sur le blogue du PVB : vimyfoundation.ca/news/2025-bv...
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 3
Lors de la deuxième journée du PVB, les participants ont visité plusieurs lieux marquants en Normandie, dont l’Abbaye d’Ardenne, le cimetière militaire canadien de Bretteville-sur-Laize, le Mémorial des aviateurs canadiens, Mémorial de Falaise – Les civils dans la guerre.
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 30
Si vous visitez le Mémorial national du Canada à Vimy, prenez un moment pour découvrir le parc du Centenaire de la Fondation Vimy, situé à deux pas. C’est un lieu paisible pour réfléchir, pique-niquer ou tout simplement admirer le paysage préservé.
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The Vimy Foundation @thevimyfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 30
If you're visiting the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, don’t miss the Vimy Foundation Centennial Park — just a short walk away. It’s a peaceful space to reflect, enjoy a picnic, or simply take in the view of the preserved landscape.
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