Battle Of The Atlantic

• Kingston, Ont. naval community gathers to commemorate Battle of the Atlantic

  The 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.

  Canada

  May 6, 2024
  
• Calgary family hopes to bring ‘a bit of sunshine’ to WWII veteran facing tough new battle

  A Calgary veteran is fighting blood cancer as he approaches his 95th birthday.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2022
  
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• HMCS Unicorn’s journey as a force for good in Canada

  Saskatoon’s naval base trained 3,600 sailors for the Second World War, but 65 of HMCS Unicorn’s alumni never returned.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2019
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• Halifax marks the Battle of the Atlantic

  Beginning in September 1939 and lasting until May 1945 the Battle of the Atlantic last a total 2,075 days.

  Canada

  May 5, 2019
• HMCS Brunswicker pushes for Saint John naval memorial

  If all goes well the group hopes to break ground on May 5, the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2019
• Federal government announces $3.5M to help preserve HMCS Sackville

  Repairs are expected to begin this summer, pending an assessment.

  Jan 26, 2018
• Battle of the Atlantic remembered in Saskatoon

  HMCS Unicorn, Saskatoon's navy recruiting base commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic with a parade and ceremony.

  Canada

  May 7, 2017
• Halifax marks 72nd anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic

  "I'm thinking about my comrades," said World War II veteran Ron Waddleton.

  May 7, 2017
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• HMCS Unicorn remembers those lost in the Battle of the Atlantic

  HMCS Unicorn remembers those lost in the Battle of the Atlantic. Close to 4,000 were recruited to HMCS Unicorn and 65 would never return home.

  Canada

  May 1, 2016
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• WWII veteran travels back to Halifax for wish of a lifetime, attends Battle of the Atlantic ceremony

  WWII veteran Lawrence Weldon, 90, travelled back to Halifax to take part in the Battle of the Atlantic ceremonies thanks to a charity that grants wishes to seniors.

  Canada

  May 1, 2016