Poppies

• ‘So disrespectful’: Poppy donation box stolen from Kelowna shop

  A poppy donation box containing around $400 was stolen from a Kelowna shop and Mounties are looking for information to help track down the thief. 

  Crime

  Nov 15, 2023
  
• More than 200 Vernon, B.C. students pay respects to fallen veterans in a unique way

  Over the next two days, 1257 poppies will be placed at the Vernon Cemetery, honouring Veterans from around the world.

  Education

  Nov 1, 2023
  
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• Alberta Legion marks start of 2023 Poppy Campaign

  Legions across Canada marked the official launch of the 2023 Poppy Campaign on Friday. This year's fundraiser is highlighting the 75th anniversary of UN peacekeeping missions.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2023
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• Sask. lieutenant-governor receives 1st poppy of the season

  Saskatchewan Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty presented the third poppy to retired brigadier-general Cliff Walker, which came as a surprise to Walker.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2023
• Penticton, B.C. residents mark Remembrance Day

  In the South Okanagan, residents in Penticton marked Remembrance Day with two ceremonies. Community members gathered to honour armed forces members of the past and present.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2022
• Veterans find support and healing at Quebec horse farm

  The organization was launched in 2018 and the farm is one of three locations, with the main office on Monkland Boulevard in Montreal and a third centre near Quebec City.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2022
• Veteran graves of Alberta ghost town cemetery never left alone

  Mountain Park is an abandoned ghost town in the Alberta foothills. Some people have gone to great lengths to ensure those buried in its cemetery are not abandoned.

  Features

  Nov 11, 2022
• Manitoba’s Ukrainian community holding first Remembrance Day close to heart

  Manitoba's Ukrainian community is thinking of loved ones overseas ahead of a day of remembrance when Canadians are honouring fallen soldiers and veterans.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2022
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• Manitobans pay their respects on Remembrance Day

  Manitoba is home to a number of public ceremonies and services Nov. 11 for those who want to remember soldiers who fought for their country.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2022
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• 2022 No Stone Left Alone ceremony in Edmonton honours Canadian veterans

  It's a poignant ceremony held every year around Remembrance Day as a way to ensure Canada's fallen soldiers are not forgotten.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2022