B.C. pipers pack ‘hearts and souls’ for tour honouring liberation of Netherlands

They’ve come from all over B.C. Eighty band members have assembled in the Netherlands for a tour in memory of the Canadians who played a major part in the liberation of the country and an end to the Second World War. “We have put our hearts and souls into …

Shell and Google Power Deal Extends Life of Netherlands’ First Offshore Wind Farm

Shell and Google have signed a corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the electricity generated at the 108 MW NordzeeWind project, extending the life of the Netherlands’ first offshore wind farm. Shell NordzeeWind will continue supplying renewable …

Kelowna Pipe Band gets rapturous reception in the Netherlands

Members of Kelowna’s Pipe Band have been honoured guests in Holland this week at events marking the country’s liberation from Nazi Germany 80 years ago.  Dozens of pipers, drummers, and dancers have performed at solemn events in military cemeteries and at …

This new $20 Canadian coin commemorates Canada's liberation of the Netherlands during WWII

There is a new Canadian coin that celebrates Canada's liberation of the Netherlands during World War II. It features tulips, which symbolize Canada's friendship with the Netherlands. The Royal Canadian Mint recently announced the release of the …

Netherlands auction of stolen idol foiled; repatriation to Nagai temple initiated

This is Netherlands international Noa Lang's mouthwatering salary at PSV

Dutch forward Noa Lang joined PSV in the summer of 2023, transferring from Belgian side Club Brugge, where he had spent three seasons. Lang had also previously featured in the Eredivisie with PSV's fierce rivals, Ajax, but moved on due to limited …

Veterans and residents invited to mark Canada Netherlands Friendship Day

Apeldoorn and Burlington first became twin cities 20 years ago, and are celebrating Canada Netherlands Friendship Day this month Burlington’s veterans, Legion members, and residents are invited to celebrate Canada Netherlands Friendship Day on Saturday, …

VodafoneZiggo to cut 400 jobs in the Netherlands due to disappointing turnover results

Around 400 employees in all sectors of VodafoneZiggo are going to lose their jobs. This was confirmed by a spokesperson for the company after it had initially been reported by nu.nl. Around half of the 400 people will be fired, with the other half losing …

From Nagapattinam To Netherlands: Cops Recover Stolen Shiva Devotee Idol

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Police's Idol Wing has stopped the auction of an antique at the European Fine Arts Exhibition in the Netherlands. The idol, dating to the 11th or 12th century, was stolen from the Arulmigu Agneeswaraswamy Temple in Nagapattinam …

Heatherwick on shortlist to create climate-action ‘world wonder’ in Netherlands

They are joined by New York and Madrid-based Office for Political Innovation and Spanish/US outfit Ecosistema Urbano on the shortlist in the international architecture competition to create a ‘new world wonder’. The two-stage contest, with a prize pool …