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HMCS Alberni Museum’s poignant exhibit
Kate Bandura, Lookout Contributor — This summer, the HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial (HAMM) in Courtenay is shining a spotlight on a pivotal moment in Canadian naval history with its compelling new exhibit, simply titled ‘59’. The exhibit, which culminated in a commemorative ceremony on Aug. 21, pays tribute to the 59 Canadian sailors who […]
Vietnam memorial comes to Courtenay
A gleaming red and white traveling memorial wall, emboldened with a Canadian flag, visited the HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial (HAMM) on Aug. 18-19.
Korean War exhibit pays tribute to HMCS Iroquois
The HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial (HAMM) in Courtenay marks the 70th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Navy’s involvement in the Korean War with a new exhibit. The combat phase of the Korean War ended 70 years ago, on July 27, 1953, with the signing of the armistice. It began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean Armed Forces invaded South Korea. More than 26,000 members of Canada’s military participated in the United Nations force, with 1,200 wounded and 516 paying the ultimate price.
