May 5, 1945: Canada’s role in Europe’s liberation
05 May 2026

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

The Evan Bray Show

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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.