King George thanks Allies for victory
The British Empire, Allies and fighting forces received a message of congratulations and thanks from King George today.
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- Allies, U.S. agree on proposed armistice
- British, French troops smash enemy lines at Sambre Canal in France
- Americans advance to Stenay on France’s River Meuse
- Canada’s Victory Loan drive has raised $158 million so far
- Artificial ice draws more than a thousand skaters in Toronto
Austro-Hungarian Empire surrenders
The war against Austria-Hungary is over. An armistice took effect this afternoon, a day after officials signed the document in Villa...
British, French troops smash enemy lines at Sambre Canal in France
More than 10,000 enemy troops and 200 guns captured
Americans advance to Stenay on France’s River Meuse
Setbacks force Germans to reconsider strategy
Canada’s Victory Loan drive has raised $158 million so far
Canadian girl subscribes to Victory Loan despite living abroad
Artificial ice draws more than a thousand skaters in Toronto
The OHA's Aura Lee squad completes first practice
- Terms of armistice with Germany released
- Clemenceau outlines terms of armistice with Austria-Hungary
- Allied forces gain ground in Belgium and France
- Initial election results indicate another Democrat majority
- First female traffic cop hits the streets
- Local hockey player returns home after injury
Terms of armistice with Germany released
U.S. Secretary of State Robert Lansing revealed the fundamental terms of the armistice with Germany on Tuesday.
Clemenceau outlines terms of armistice with Austria-Hungary
Premier Clemenceau received a standing ovation in the Chamber of Deputies after reading the terms of the armistice with Austria-Hungary...
Allied forces gain ground in Belgium and France
Germany has lost ground to the Allied forces after suffering defeats in Belgium and France.
Initial election results indicate another Democrat majority
The Democrats appear poised to maintain their majorities in the House of Representatives and the Senate after scattered American Congressional...
First female traffic cop hits the streets
The first woman traffic cop in the history of the police world waved traffic through with her white-gloved hand in Washington, D.C...
Local hockey player returns home after injury
Flight-Lieutenant Hugh J. Fox, a well-known local hockey player, arrived home on crutches today.
- Marshal Foch to deliver terms of armistice to Germany
- Allies reclaim towns along battlefront
- Allies reach agreement on Wilson peace program
- Final Christmas shipments sent to soldiers
- Ontario encouraging soldiers to teach after war
- Government buys freight cars to prevent shortage
Marshal Foch to deliver terms of armistice to Germany
Terms call for unconditional surrender. If not accepted, Allied forces will continue the war
Allies reclaim towns along battlefront
The British, French and American troops continued to make gains along the 120-kilometer battlefront, reclaiming many towns.
Allies reach agreement on Wilson peace program
The participants of the Inter-Allied Conference at Versailles reached an agreement today on the points proposed in President Wilson...
Final Christmas shipments sent to soldiers
The full quota of Christmas stocking for soldiers has been shipped overseas by the Canadian Red Cross Society, and will arrive with...
Ontario encouraging soldiers to teach after war
The Ontario Government is making efforts to encourage soldiers to become teachers after they return from the war.
Government buys freight cars to prevent shortage
New freight cars and engines have been purchased by the Canadian government to reduce the risk of a shortage this year.
- Soldiers Council takes control of German naval base
- Temporary ceasefire as German armistice delegation crosses line
- Allies continue advance at front
- PM accepts resignation of labour minister
- False reports prompt end-of-war celebrations
- Canadian women turn attention to post-war problems
- Inquiry reveals Base Hospital best in city
Soldiers Council takes control of German naval base
A group of mutineers known as The Soldiers’ Council has taken control of the German naval base of Kiel.
Temporary ceasefire as German armistice delegation crosses line
Allied guns temporarily fell silent Thursday to allow the passage of a German delegation over the lines for armistice negotiations...
Allies continue advance at front
The Allied armies continue to advance along the front from the Dutch border to the Meuse today.
PM accepts resignation of labour minister
Prime Minister Borden officially accepted the resignation of the Minister of Labour T.W. Crothers today.
False reports prompt end-of-war celebrations
The greatest hoax in recent years had Canadians everywhere rejoicing about the end of the Great War after false reports that Germany...
Canadian women turn attention to post-war problems
Canadian women are forming committees to look into post-war problems, including reconstruction work.
Inquiry reveals Base Hospital best in city
The results of an inquiry into the conditions at Toronto’s Base Hospital were released today.
- Germans given 72 hours to accept terms of armistice
- Kaiser refuses to step down, German uprising spreads
- US agrees to help French reconstruction: Tardieu
- Russia left out of armistice terms: reports
- Purpose of Government House under fire
- Footwear in schools debated at board meeting
Germans given 72 hours to accept terms of armistice
Marshal Ferdinand Foch has informed a German delegation it has 72 hours to accept or reject the terms of the armistice.
Kaiser refuses to step down, German uprising spreads
Emperor William of Germany has refused demands that he abdicate, according to a German wireless message picked up in Amsterdam today...
US agrees to help French reconstruction: Tardieu
General Commissioner for Franc-American war affairs said the American government has agreed to help France after he made an appeal...
Russia left out of armistice terms: reports
No provision was made for Russia in the armistice terms delivered to Germany, reports suggest.
Purpose of Government House under fire
Members of the Waterloo County Council unanimously passed a motion demanding that the current residence of the Lieutenant Governor...
Footwear in schools debated at board meeting
The Management Committee rejected the notion that footwear worn in schools is a concern.
- Kaiser, Crown Prince step down
- U.S. warns Germany about treatment of prisoners of war
- Lloyd George focused on ultimate victory, not armistice
- Canadian pioneers method of killing trench lice
- Ontario agriculture minister urges farmers to buy bonds
- Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto arenas recognize NHL as hockey's only governing body
- Toronto city hall rejects plan to build transmission line
Kaiser, Crown Prince step down
After a determined effort to maintain his crown, Kaiser Wilhelm II officially abdicated Saturday, as Crown Prince Frederick William...
U.S. warns Germany about treatment of prisoners of war
U.S. says American prisoners should not be forced to work in mines or to work at all when ill
Lloyd George focused on ultimate victory, not armistice
British leader says peace agreement with Germany should be last thing on people's minds
Ontario agriculture minister urges farmers to buy bonds
Hon. George S. Henry says Victory Bonds are safer than 'the best bank'
Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto arenas recognize NHL as hockey's only governing body
Clubs also reach playing agreement. Fourth club is expected to join league this week
Toronto city hall rejects plan to build transmission line
'Electric interests menace city highways and the Dominion,' says Commissioner of Works
- Kaiser and staff escape
- More German towns under control of revolutionary force
- Finance Minister confident despite long road ahead
- Ontario pushes Canada over the top in Victory Loans
- Soldiers urge Canadians to buy Victory Bonds
- Baseball makes a comeback
Kaiser and staff escape
The former German emperor and his eldest son crossed the Dutch frontier on Sunday morning, according to The Hague.
More German towns under control of revolutionary force
German towns Aix-la-Chapelle, Cassel, Nuremburg, Mannheim, Gladbach and Muenster are among the latest towns to come under the control...
Finance Minister confident despite long road ahead
Sir Thomas White is confident Canada will "adjust" well to life after the war.
Ontario pushes Canada over the top in Victory Loans
Dominion Business Committee records show Canada has surpassed the authorized $300,000,000 Victory Loan mark.
Soldiers urge Canadians to buy Victory Bonds
Lieut-Col. Kirkpatrick called on Canadians to "roll up large figures by buying Victory Bonds" today, making the comments at a meeting...
Baseball makes a comeback
The race for the pennant may kick off as soon as next summer, officials say.
- WAR IS OVER!
- No Dutch treat for the Kaiser
- Lt.-Col. Purney has stern words for government
- War's end brings new job prospects for some
- Canadian explorer returns from Arctic adventure
WAR IS OVER!
Throngs pour into streets around the world to celebrate the Allies' victory in history's bloodiest conflict
No Dutch treat for the Kaiser
The Dutch government will reportedly object to the former German emperor residing in Holland.
Lt.-Col. Purney has stern words for government
Lieut.-Col W. P. Purney criticized the government’s plan to take care of soldiers returning from the war to Canada.
War's end brings new job prospects for some
At first glance the end of the Great War may look like the end of the road for thousands of Canadians engaged in the war effort, but...
Canadian explorer returns from Arctic adventure
After five years spent waking up to the frigid cold of the Arctic, today, Vilhjalmur Stefansson will wake to a civic welcome at noon...
- Germany to turn over all U-boats
- German monarchy dead: socialists
- Onset of peace prompts labour headaches
- Victory Loans still flooding provincial coffers
- Massey Hall concert celebrates world peace
Germany to turn over all U-boats
Germany must deliver all of her submarines to the United States and the Allied powers after amendments were made to the armistice ...
German monarchy dead: socialists
The new Socialist Chancellor of Germany declared the country a republic today, announcing the end of the monarchy.
Onset of peace prompts labour headaches
Operations on war work will soon cease, leaving hundreds of thousands Canadians to find other employment, the President of the Privy...
Victory Loans still flooding provincial coffers
Ontario is reaching the $200-million mark in the Victory Loan drive following the second biggest day in Toronto’s local campaign.
Massey Hall concert celebrates world peace
The annual Toronto Hospital Board complimentary concert filed Massey Hall tonight.
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