Saskatchewan soldiers remembered with wall of honour at Government House
The Saskatchewan Wall of Honour will be on display at the Government House in Regina from Dec. 10, 2018 to Jan. 6, 2019. Continue reading
First World War
Canadian War Museum now has four of the six Victoria Crosses awarded to Canadians at Hill 70
The medal is the fourth acquired by the museum to add to its Hill 70 collection. Six Victoria Cross medals were awarded to Canadians for actions at Hill 70. Continue reading
Mike Armstrong: How I walked in my great-grandfather’s footsteps this Remembrance Day
By Mike Armstrong Global National Quebec Correspondent
Global National’s Mike Armstrong travelled to France and Belgium to cover the 100th anniversary of the Armistice. It was a tremendously personal journey, he explains. Continue reading
‘It’s something I’ll never forget’: Second World War veteran, 98, recalls D-day
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
Regina paused to reflect this Remembrance day, marking the armistice of November 11, 1918 that ended the fighting of the First World War. Continue reading
Hundreds gather at Cross of Sacrifice Cenotaph to honour Canada’s fallen
Hundreds gathered at the Cross of Sacrifice Cenotaph to not only honour Canada’s fallen soldiers, but to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. Continue reading
Winnipeg man finds grandfather’s name at memorial decades after his death
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
After learning from a family member that his grandfather served in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, Wayne Suggitt decided to attend a Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday. Continue reading
Small Alberta hamlet receives 1st-ever war memorial in time for Remembrance Day
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
A small hamlet northwest of Edmonton celebrated Remembrance Day this year with its first-ever war memorial, a fitting occasion on the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Continue reading
Saskatoon marks Remembrance Day 100 years after end of First World War
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Remembrance Day ceremonies around Saskatoon recognized the contributions of veterans 100 years after the end of the First World War. Continue reading
Calgary grandson of Victoria Cross recipient remembers grandfather 100 years after WWI
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
During the Great War, Calgary soldiers left their families behind and bravely went into battle — thousands were killed and many more were wounded. Continue reading
Toronto Remembrance Day service marks 100 years since end of First World War
“I’m proud. I’m a proud Canadian and I was impressed by the number of Canadians who take the time to come out and to honour the service of those who have fallen in the service of their country,” said Col. Daniel Stepaniuk. Continue reading