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King George thanks Allies for victory

King George in a 1912 file photo.

The British Empire, Allies and fighting forces received a message of congratulations and thanks from King George today.

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Secretary Lansing, seen here in a 1915 file photo, revealed the conditions of the armistice today.

Terms of armistice with Germany released

U.S. Secretary of State Robert Lansing revealed the fundamental terms of the armistice with Germany on Tuesday.

Georges Clemenceau, seen in this 1917 file photo, received a standing ovation in the Chamber of Deputies after reading the terms of the armistice with Austria-Hungary today.

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...

“Owing to this brilliant success the enemy today is in retreat on the whole battlefront,” read a statement from Field Marshal Haig, seen here leaving the 3rd Canadian divisional headquarters, February 1918.

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...

Leola N. King, the first woman traffic cop in the history of the police world, waved traffic through with her white-gloved hand in Washington, D.C. today.

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.

Berlin officials reached the Western front tonight to receive the terms of the armistice from Marshal Foch, shown in the above file photo.

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.

Secretary Lansing, seen here on the left in this 1917 file photo, sent a note to Germany saying the Allied governments have said they are willing to make peace with Germany on the basis of Wilson’s terms.

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...

The Minister of Education, H.J. Cody, returned today after a two-month long trip to Britain, France and Belgium.

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.

On the battleship Kaiser, seen in this file photo, sailors replaced the war flag with the revolutionary red flag.

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.

Prime Minister Borden officially accepted the resignation today of the Minister of Labour T.W. Crothers, pictured above.

PM accepts resignation of labour minister

Prime Minister Borden officially accepted the resignation of the Minister of Labour T.W. Crothers today.

Victory celebrations at the corner of King and Yonge Streets on November 7 after false reports that the war ended.

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.

Mayor Church, seen in a 1916 file photo.

Inquiry reveals Base Hospital best in city

The results of an inquiry into the conditions at Toronto’s Base Hospital were released today.

Marshal Foch, seen in this file photo, has informed a German delegation it has 72 hours to accept or reject the terms of the armistice.

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.

Emperor William of Germany has refused demands that he abdicate, according to a German wireless message picked up in Amsterdam today.

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...

General Commissioner for Franc-American war affairs Andre Tardieu said the American government has agreed to help France after he made an appeal for men, money, material and ships.

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.

Government House in Toronto, Canada.

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.

After a determined effort to maintain his crown, Kaiser Wilhelm II officially abdicated Saturday.

Kaiser, Crown Prince step down

After a determined effort to maintain his crown, Kaiser Wilhelm II officially abdicated Saturday, as Crown Prince Frederick William...

The U.S. government is concerned about German treatment of American P.O.W.s, such as those seen here.

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

British leader says of Germany: 'The recklessness that placed the world in such awful agony must expect stern reckoning.'

Lloyd George focused on ultimate victory, not armistice

British leader says peace agreement with Germany should be last thing on people's minds

Lice has plagued men in trenches such as the one seen here, in the Battle of the Somme

Canadian pioneers method of killing trench lice

Major Harold Orr's methods now used by British Army

Ontario agriculture minister urges farmers to buy bonds

Hon. George S. Henry says Victory Bonds are safer than 'the best bank'

NHL President Frank Calder says agreements should settle trouble regarding rinks or new leagues

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

After a determined effort to maintain his crown, Kaiser Wilhelm II officially abdicated Saturday.

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 Sir Thomas White, seen here in this file photo, spoke to reporters Sunday.

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...

Acting President of the National League John A. Heydler said he believes that by next spring there will be a general public demand for resumption of the game.

Baseball makes a comeback

The race for the pennant may kick off as soon as next summer, officials say.

Celebrations at King and Bay Street in downtown Toronto, November 11, 1918.

WAR IS OVER!

Throngs pour into streets around the world to celebrate the Allies' victory in history's bloodiest conflict

Emperor William was reportedly on his way to the British lines to surrender when he was intercepted by German revolutionists and forced to flee to Holland.

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...

After five years spent waking up to the frigid cold of the Arctic, today, Vilhjalmur Stefansson, pictured int he above file photo, will wake to a civic welcome at noon in front of Toronto City Hall.

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...

The amendment to the naval clause of the armistice says that all vessels should be ready to leave German ports within seven days of the signing of the armistice.

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 ...

Chancellor Friedrich Ebert, seen in the above file photo, declared Germany a republic today.

German monarchy dead: socialists

The new Socialist Chancellor of Germany declared the country a republic today, announcing the end of the monarchy.

Newton W. Rowell, seen in this file photo, said today that operations on war work will soon cease.

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.

The guns are silent. What now?

Pundits wonder what will become of the so-called lost generation

Front pages

What major north American newspapers had to say on November 12, the day after the armistice.

Looking at wartime leaders

Meet the men who have shaped the Great War, from David Lloyd George to Woodrow Wilson and Kaiser Wilhelm

The Weapons of the War

Looking at the tools of the trade, from machine guns to grenades and tanks

An unlikely hero

Canadian flying ace Billy Bishop was once described as a 'terrible pilot'

The Battle of Passchendaele

Canadians claimed victory in the bloody battle in November 1917

A life less ordinary

T.E. Lawrence led Arab revolt against Turks

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