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Category: Social History

A nearby collection centre

A nearby collection centre

During World War II, Verdun citizens took part in a number of committees to stimulate the war effort. Among the measures implemented was the organization of campaigns to collect […]
A few rare opportunities for the public to access the Auditorium

A few rare opportunities for the public to access the Auditorium

On July 23, 1941, the date when the Canadian Army officially took possession of the arena, all sports and cultural activities came to a halt. Over the next […]
The Auditorium and the Verdun community

The Auditorium and the Verdun community

Jean-François Parenteau: Well, the Verdun Auditorium, it’s a building that’s at the heart of the community. Why? Because as I explained it in my childhood memories, I played […]