D-Day Anniversary

• UK’s Sunak apologizes for leaving D-Day events early to campaign

  British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologized for leaving D-Day commemorations early in order to give an interview attacking the main opposition party.

  World

  Jun 7, 2024
  
• 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.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2024
  
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• 102-year-old Winnipeg veteran looks back on D-Day landings, 80 years later

  A 102-year-old Winnipeg veteran remembers landing on the shores of Juno Beach, more than 80 years ago on D-Day.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2024
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• Normandy reflects on D-Day, 79 years since ‘pivotal’ 2nd World War battle

  This year’s tribute to the young soldiers who died in Normandy also reminds veterans, officials and visitors what Ukraine faces today.

  World

  Jun 6, 2023
• Military won’t be asked to fund Remembrance Day costs after Victoria shoots down proposal

  Coun. Ben Isitt stayed silent as the mayor and council apologized to veterans for the proposal, which did not make it to a vote.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2019
• London Drugs offers to fund Victoria Remembrance Day costs as council debates asking military

  The Canadian pharmacy chain said the company plans to cover the costs of the events and other veterans' commemorations "for at least the next few years."

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2019
• Normandy school renamed after New Brunswick D-Day hero

  Pte. Louis Valmont Roy was killed on the night of June 6, 1944 in the village of Anguerny, France. On June 7, 2019, a school in the village was renamed in his honour.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2019
• Victoria councillor slammed for ‘disgraceful’ pitch to bill military for Remembrance Day

  Critics are outraged the proposal was raised on the 75th anniversary of D-Day, while Coun. Ben Isitt calls the flap a "corporate media" distraction.

  Politics

  Jun 7, 2019
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• Skydiver’s chute malfunctions during D-Day demonstration in Hamilton

  A skydiver had to rely on a backup parachute that "didn't open effectively" during a D-Day anniversary demonstration at Hamilton International Airport.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2019
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• 99-year-old Second World War veteran from Lethbridge attends D-Day ceremony

  Jack Fettig is a Second World War veteran who is just shy of his 100th birthday. He's been looking forward to attending the 75th D-Day anniversary ceremony in Lethbridge for some time.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2019