First World War
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A new study lays out the ‘horrendous’ treatment of Canadian queer WWI soldiersThe painful, often bleak, stories of these men were uncovered by Sarah Worthman while doing research at Veterans Affairs Canada.CanadaMar 25
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Indigenous veterans commemorated with headstones: ‘Canadians need to honour them’A Canada-wide project to identify Indigenous veterans lying in unmarked graves continues its commemoration efforts, now in the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.CanadaNov 24, 2022
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Fallen Winnipeg soldier’s grave rededicated more than a century after death in WWIA Winnipeg soldier killed in the First World War is finally getting his recognition, more than a century after his death in combat at age 31.CanadaNov 21, 2022
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Hundreds gather in Lethbridge for Remembrance Day ceremonyThe crowd at a Lethbridge District and Exhibition Remembrance Day ceremony fell silent on Friday to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.CanadaNov 11, 2022
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Remembrance Day: Horses of honour also worth rememberingDuring World War 1, more than 23,000 horses from the Canadian Corps were required to carry soldiers. They worked behind the lines pulling weapons, supplies and casualties.CanadaNov 10, 2022
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Canadian War Museum acquires more Victoria Crosses awarded to WWI soldiersWith the acquisitions, the museum now has 36 of the 73 Victoria Crosses awarded to Canadians in the First World War.CanadaNov 10, 2022
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National Indigenous Veterans Day honours ‘often overlooked’ sacrificesAhead of the day of remembrance, Global News spoke with several service members in B.C. on what they described as an opportunity for Canadians to reflect on their sacrifices.FeaturesNov 8, 2022
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Okanagan author dives into effects war has on people in new book"We managed to get 80 stories of the men."LifestyleJun 20, 2022
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Play tells story of Ukrainian immigrant’s escape from Banff internment campRun Nawrocki Run! Escape from Banff Prison tells the story one of over 8,000 Eastern Europeans who were sent to internment camps during the First World War.CanadaJun 20, 2022
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Second World War medals, documents found in wrongful possession of Kelowna manRCMP in Kelowna hope to return the Discharge Certificate of Corporal John Milliman Wintermute, who served in WWI in both England and France, to the rightful owners.CrimeJun 14, 2022
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