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Canadian Blood Services wants to revive WWII-era dried plasma useCanadian Blood Services is looking to resuscitate the use of dried plasma — a life-saving battlefield measure that helped injured soldiers during the Second World War.CanadaJul 10
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Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the weekAn exciting announcement for Grey Cup fans earlier this week and a Second World War veteran received France's highest honour for his role in liberating the country.TrendingJun 7
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B.C. D-Day veteran to be awarded France’s highest decorationA British Columbia Second World War veteran who landed at Normandy on D-Day 80 years ago will be presented with France's highest decoration in a ceremony in Vancouver Thursday.CanadaJun 6
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94-year-old B.C. man honoured for role in Polish underground during WW2A 94-year-old Coquitlam man is being honoured for his heroics during the Second World War.CanadaMay 14
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Kingston, Ont. naval community gathers to commemorate Battle of the AtlanticThe Battle of the Atlantic is said to be the longest campaign fought by Canada during the Second World War, with about 3,000 Navy and Air Force members losing their lives.CanadaMay 6
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RCAF performs flyby for 100-year-old Winnipeg veteran’s birthdayThe Royal Canadian Air Force performed a flyby with a CC-13oH Hercules aircraft over the home of a Winnipeg veteran Wednesday afternoon.CanadaJul 3
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Fire that destroyed Edmonton’s historic Hangar 11 being investigated as suspiciousA large fire consumed Hangar 11, a Second World War-era airplane hangar that was part of the former municipal airport, between the NAIT campus and Blatchford.FireApr 22
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B.C. veteran whose birthday tradition raised $460K for kids dies at 105John Hillman made headlines every year when he would walk laps around Carlton House in Oak Bay over a 10 day period to mark his birthday and to fundraise for a children's charity.CanadaJul 9
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102-year-old Winnipeg veteran looks back on D-Day landings, 80 years laterA 102-year-old Winnipeg veteran remembers landing on the shores of Juno Beach, more than 80 years ago on D-Day.CanadaJun 6
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Woman finds priceless 2,000-year-old Mayan vase in Maryland thrift storeOfficials said the vase is believed to have been made by Indigenous Mayan people in Mexico between 200 and 800 CE.TrendingJun 21
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Trio of First Nations seek return of land long held by well-known B.C. potato farmThe majority of the land is currently the site of Heppell's Farm, which grows potatoes, carrots, parsnips, cabbage and squash. The nations say it is in their traditional territory.PerspectivesJun 26
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NATO chief warns Russia may support North Korea’s weapons programs as Putin visitsPutin, on a state visit for talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, vowed to deepen trade and security ties and to support the North against the U.S.WorldJun 18
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Kelowna Canadian Italian Club celebrates Festa Della RepubblicaThe Kelowna Canadian Italian Club held a big celebration today at its clubhouse on Lawrence Avenue.LifestyleJun 2
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‘Keep these stories alive’: Canadian veteran reflects on 80 years since D-DayPercival James Smith was only 17 years old when he left high school and decided to enlist in the Merchant Navy. On the 80th anniversary of D-Day he shared some memories.CanadaJun 6
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As Canada marks D-Day anniversary, Trudeau says democracy ‘still under threat’Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his French counterpart Gabriel Attal and Prince William were among dignitaries visiting Juno Beach to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.CanadaJun 6
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McDavid, Oilers ready for Cup climax: ‘Dreamt of yourself playing in that game’Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers face the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final Monday — the last hurdle in an improbable journey this season.CanadaJun 23
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Canada Day: Celebrations held nationwide, Trudeau hails ‘inclusive’ valuesThe national celebration is set to start at noon Eastern Time and includes performances by Bedouin Soundclash and Montreal artist Marie-Mai.CanadaJul 1
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French-Montrealers vote in ‘historic’ election amid surge in far-rightQuebec is home to 260,000 French citizens, 200,000 of whom live in Montreal. They form the largest population of French nationals outside mainland France.WorldJun 29
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WWII-era grenades dropped off at front counter of Vernon RCMP stationA Vernon, B.C., man had good intentions when he packed up a couple of Second World War-era grenades and dropped them off at an RCMP station.CrimeApr 11
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N.Y. couple finds safe filled with over $130K while magnet fishing in lakeMagnet fishing sees hunters toss a strong neodymium magnet into bodies of water in the hope of pulling out treasures.TrendingJun 3