May 5, 1945: Canada’s role in Europe’s liberation

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On May 5, 1945, German forces surrendered to the First Canadian Army in the Netherlands, a key milestone in the final days of the Second World War. Ed Staniowski, a former Canadian Armed Forces member and former NHL player, joins the show to talk about the significance of this day and how it eventually led to VE Day and freedom for millions in Europe.
5 May 12PM English Canada News Commentary

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