Wounded Warriors to offer mental health supports for Kawartha Lakes Police Service
The Kawartha Lakes Police Service is partnering with Wounded Warriors Canada, an organization that provides additional mental health supports and services to veterans and police officers.
Health
Mar 26
Wounded Warriors partners with Peterborough Police Service
The Peterborough Police Service says a new partnership will provide additional mental health supports and services to its members. That partnership is with Wounded Warriors Canada which currently assists Peterborough County City Paramedics. Tricia Mason has those details.
Jan 29
How Edmonton police deaths will impact the mental health of officers across Canada
Wounded Warriors Canada is a group that supports sick and injured servicemen and women, and their families. Scott Maxwell speaks about how the shooting deaths of two Edmonton Police Service members will have a ripple effect on the mental health of officers and first responders across the country.
Canada
Mar 16, 2023
22 Push Ups–22 Days
Tue, Aug 9: The 22 push up challenge is on in support of Wounded Warriors Canada. Global’s Melanie Zettler hit the beach to find out if most people can actually do 22 push ups.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Aug 9, 2016
Wounded Warriors Canada launches #NovaScotiaStrong First Responder Fund
We talk with Scott Maxwell, Executive Director with Wounded Warriors Canada, to learn more about the launch of the #NovaScotiaStrong First Responder Fund to help provide mental health support for the members and their families affected by the tragedy.
Crime
Apr 21, 2020
Rucksack March for Remembrance fundraiser makes Peterborough debut
Around 40 participants – a mix of military members, veterans, and civilians gathered at the Peterborough Cenotaph for the region’s first-ever Rucksack March for Remembrance. Donning their poppies and 40lb rucksacks, the group set out on a 22km march, all to raise money and awareness for Wounded Warriors Canada. Sam Houpt has the story…
Health
Nov 5, 2022
Where veterans and their families can find help
Wounded Warriors Canada honours and supports Canada’s ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, first responders and their families. Here are some of the ways you can benefit from the services they provide.
Global News Morning Winnipeg
Nov 10, 2017
Wounded Warriors 22 km Rucksack March for Remembrance in Edmonton
Next weekend, Wounded Warriors Canada is hosting the 22-kilometre Rucksack March for Remembrance in Edmonton, to raise awareness and funds for veterans and first responders lost to illness, injury and suicide. Organizers Karl Macphee and Ian Hall, plus veteran’s wife Chelsea Drangsholt, share further details.
Global News Morning Edmonton
Oct 22, 2018
Partnership to support mental health of Peterborough first responders
Wounded Warriors Canada, a national mental health care provider, has connected with yet another first responders group: the paramedics of Peterborough County. Wounded Warriors executive director Scott Maxwell and Peterborough Paramedics Chief Randy Mellow explain the link between the mental stress of careers in military and that of first responders. The organizations use layers of...
The Morning Show on CHEX
Nov 25, 2019
Global News Morning Peterborough: Ruk and Dive for Wounded Warriors Canada
Peterborough resident Shawn Brennan is raising awareness about PTSD in veterans and emergency workers, and trying to raise money for Wounded Warriors Canada. He spoke to Global News Morning Peterborough host about the upcoming Ruk and Dive fundraising event.
The Morning Show on CHEX
Jun 28, 2021
The West Block: Feb. 21
Maj. Kellie Brennan describes herself as a warrior scarred by her service in the Canadian Forces. She is now breaking her silence on allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Gen. Jonathan Vance, the former chief of the defence staff. In an exclusive interview with ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson, Brennan says the time has come...
The West Block
Feb 21, 2021
Warriors need OT to put away Terriers
Feisty and frantic would best describe Tuesday’s game between the West Kelowna Warriors and Portage Terriers — it was the Warriors third game at the Western Canada Cup in Estavan Saskatchewan. Kelly Hayes has the highlights.
Global News at 5 Okanagan
May 3, 2016
#inthistogether: Wounded Warriors launches service dog program
We find out more about Wounded Warriors Canada in Halifax to launch the national service dog program to help reduce waitlist times for veterans.
Feb 6, 2018
Northumberland Paramedics partner with Wounder Warriors Canada
Paramedics in Northumberland County will have access to additional resources for mental health thanks to a new partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada.
Jul 11, 2019
Support for Humboldt First Responders
We talk with members of TEMA and Wounded Warriors Canada to find out more about their partnership to create the Humboldt First Responders Fund.
Apr 11, 2018
VTECS program
We learn more about The Wounded Warriors Canada Veterans Trainers to Eradicate the Use of Child Soldiers (VTECS) program happening this month in Halifax.
Jul 5, 2017
Battlefield Bike Ride 2019 through historic World War II locations
The Wounded Warriors Canada Battlefield Bike Ride this week will journey from Dieppe to Juno Beach, stopping at World War II locations along the way to honour D-Day. Adam Mramor shares details.
Global News Morning Edmonton
May 27, 2019
NBA Finals: ‘O Canada’ fills arena before Game 5 tip-off between Raptors, Warriors
Spectators for Game 5 of the NBA Finals filled Scotiabank Arena with the sounds of “O Canada” on Monday just before tip-off between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors.
Jun 10, 2019
Learn more about Wounded Warriors Canada’s 2019 Rucksack March for Remembrance
Rucksack March for Remembrance organizer Karl MacPhee joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about the third-annual event, which raises money and awareness for Wounded Warriors Canada.
Nov 8, 2019
Highway of Heroes NS Bike Ride
We chat with Wounded Warriors Canada about the Highway of Heroes Bike Ride set for August 24th and 25th in Nova Scotia.
Aug 14, 2019