Canadian veterans to benefit from chronic pain research facility at McMaster
MacAulay notes that veterans suffer chronic pain at twice the rate of “normal” citizens. Continue reading
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Montreal program aimed at ending homelessness for veterans gets federal funding
The Sentinels program at Montreal’s Old Brewery Mission was one of 22 organizations awarded funding to support Canadian veterans and their families. Continue reading
VETS Canada receives federal funding to enhance its work with homeless veterans
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
Minister of Veteran Affairs announced Thursday that VETS Canada will receive $840,000 for its Beacon of Hope program that helps support homeless veterans Continue reading
NCC approves site for monument to Canada’s war in Afghanistan
The decision by the National Capital Commission on Thursday ends years of bickering over where the memorial should be located Continue reading
Combat boots marking D-Day anniversary end cross-country journey in Halifax
The boots arrived on Monday evening to an official welcome at the Halifax Via Rail Canada train station after travelling more than 5,000 kilometres across Canada and stopping in more than 17 communities. Continue reading
Almost 40,000 Canadian veterans waiting to receive disability benefits as of November
More than one-third of the total had been in the queue longer than 16 weeks, new figures show. Continue reading
Prime Minister visits P.E.I, makes funding announcement
Trudeau and Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay will later meet with P.E.I. Premier Wade MacLauchlan. Continue reading
Federal cabinet shuffle draws reaction from Calgary veterans advocates
Veterans advocates say the latest cabinet moves highlight the revolving door of politicians tasked with the veterans affairs portfolio. Continue reading
Alberta agriculture groups upset over federal investment announcement
By Joel Senick Anchor and reporter
An Alberta agriculture advocate is taking issue with a federal plan to spend part of a surplus on investment, instead of reducing farmers’ fees. Continue reading
New program to help Sask. producers deal with threats from agricultural pests
Saskatchewan has introduced a new program to enable producers and rural municipalities to help reduce threats from agricultural pests. Continue reading