military veterans
Veterans village of tiny homes pitched for north Edmonton
Edmonton’s Homes for Heroes Foundation hopes to build of over a dozen 300-square-foot homes that will soon be part of Canada’s second veterans village. Continue reading
Former soldier sets out on ‘awesome journey’ to Mt. Kilimanjaro to support Calgary veterans
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Climbing Africa’s tallest mountain to raise money for Veterans Association Food Bank: ‘Keeping our brothers and sisters alive’ Continue reading
Peterborough firefighter to represent Royal Canadian Legion at Dutch Nijmegen marches
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Lee Harrison will join up to 50,000 civilian and military participants from 60 countries as they walk more than 40 kilometres a day for four days. Continue reading
Edmonton veteran support group battles isolation and re-integration
By Kendra Slugoski Reporter
An Edmonton support group is helping veterans adjust to civilian life — for many, that has been just as difficult as combat. Continue reading
Number of Afghan war veterans receiving federal PTSD support nearly doubled over 4 years
Canada’s war in Afghanistan ended five years ago, but the price of that effort continues to grow, new figures show. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Remembrance Day reminds us we’re sliding backwards
With the acknowledgement by world leaders that we may be sliding backwards, Remembrance Day was different in 2018. Continue reading
Free admission for vets, military personnel at Assiniboine Park Zoo Remembrance Day weekend
The Assiniboine Park Zoo is recognizing Remembrance Day by offering free admission on Nov. 10 and 11 to all veterans, military personnel and their immediate families. Continue reading
Battle of Britain commemorated at Fredericton Cenotaph
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Battle of Britain, heralded as the first campaign fought solely by air forces, was celebrated in the New Brunswick capital on its 77th anniversary. Continue reading
Roy Green: While Khadr receives $10.5 million, Canadian 9/11 widow says she was hounded by Ottawa
Today on the show: retired Sgt. Layne Morris, victims’ advocate Maureen Basnicki, and Dr. Owen Williamson on opioids and pain. Continue reading
Prince Harry lands in Antarctica to begin charity trek to South Pole
Harry is part of one of three teams competing in the trek to raise money for the military charity “Walking With The Wounded”, and alongside 12 injured servicemen and women, is expected to reach the pole in mid-December. Continue reading