Edmonton show offers a chance to trade for special D-Day coin
A west Edmonton coin store is celebrating the Canada Day long weekend by trading away coins honouring the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Continue reading
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Winnipeg Second World War veteran awarded legion of honour medal on 100th birthday
By Marek Tkach Reporter
A Winnipeg World War II veteran has been awarded France’s highest honour among former military personal. Continue reading
How young we were: 75 years after Juno Beach, Canadian D-Day veterans remember the battle
By Mike Drolet Global National Toronto Correspondent
All told, there were 1,074 Canadian casualties on D-Day, including 359 dead. Over the past few months, Global News has interviewed many who are alive today. Continue reading
Interactive: Explore D-Day sites as they appeared 75 years ago, and today
See how D-Day landmarks looked 75 years ago, compared to today when a Global News crew visited as part of our extensive anniversary coverage. Continue reading
Calgary D-Day veteran shares her story of keeping ‘the biggest secret ever’
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A 93-year-old veteran from Calgary shared her amazing story of what it was like to be part of the secrecy and sacrifice of D-Day 75 years ago. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Kelowna man’s father honoured at Juno Beach
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The 99-year-old is part of a Canadian delegation of veterans commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day at Juno Beach. Continue reading
World War soldiers’ headstones smashed at U.K. cemetery ahead of D-Day
Managers at the U.K. cemetery say they are shocked and disappointed that the incident happened so close to D-Day. Continue reading
Peterborough marks 75th anniversary of D-Day
The City of Peterborough also presented an award to veteran Denis Garrod who served on D-Day. Continue reading
Pallister gives up D-Day ceremony seat to veteran MLA
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister missed the D-Day ceremony in France Thursday after sending a local MLA and veteran in his place. Continue reading