Juno Beach

• 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
  
• 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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• Preparations in talks for Regina’s 80th annual D-Day commemorations next year

  Lt.-Col. Kyle Clapperton spoke at an event where a regimental flag was raised to commemorate D-Day and discussions of preparations for next year's 80th anniversary was announced.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Indigenous, military leaders offer condolences following death of D-Day veteran

  Philip Favel worked as a labourer on his father's farm before joining the Canadian Army in May 1942 and training as a driver in Maple Creek, Sask.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2021
• Lethbridge Military Museum unveils new virtual reality exhibit to honour D-Day

  The exhibit features an intricately designed and 3D-printed model of Juno Beach and a virtual reality experience that sends the viewer there.

  Education

  Sep 4, 2019
• Lethbridge students travel to northern France to walk in footsteps of history

  Two Lethbridge students are getting the opportunity to visit the battlefields of northern France to learn about Canada’s role in the first and second world wars.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2019
• How young we were: 75 years after Juno Beach, Canadian D-Day veterans remember the battle

  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.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2019
• Kelowna man’s father honoured at Juno Beach

  The 99-year-old is part of a Canadian delegation of veterans commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day at Juno Beach.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2019
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• Calgary’s McKenzie Lake transformed into Normandy for D-Day Heritage Minute

  Seventy-five years after Canadian soldiers stormed the beaches at Normandy, a Canadian filmmaker was tasked with recreating the battle in a south Calgary neighbourhood.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2019
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• 75 years later, D-Day hits close to home for Global News audience

  Here's what you, the readers, had to say about your ancestors' roles in D-Day.

  Jun 6, 2019