Stolen Valour Canada claims Okanagan man seen in uniform has no history of being a soldier
“Stolen valour is stolen service and it’s just totally wrong,” Legion dominion president Thomas Irvine told the Canadian Press. Continue reading
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London, Ont., study aims to pinpoint impact of veterans’ confidentiality concerns on seeking mental health care
The two-year study will look at Canadian veterans’ beliefs about confidentiality in mental health care, specifically when it comes to discussing so-called moral injuries. Continue reading
Gay soldier recounts how Prince Harry protected him from homophobic abuse
“I told him that there were a couple of soldiers outside who weren’t very happy with the fact I was gay,” James Wharton said. Continue reading
Canadian soldiers leave Edmonton for Latvia to play role in ‘deterrence mission’ for NATO
A group of soldiers left Edmonton International Airport on Wednesday to head to Latvia as part of Operation Reassurance, a NATO mission involving the Canadian Armed Forces. Continue reading
Montreal-area troops return home from Iraq for the holidays
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
The returning soldiers will now go on a Christmas and post-deployment leave before returning to regular duties. Continue reading
Slower than expected economic growth to boost Canada’s defence spending: officials
The federal government is predicting Canadian defence spending will inch closer to its NATO promises but not because Ottawa is sending new money the military’s way. Continue reading
Actor Gary Sinise treats 1,700 loved ones of fallen soldiers to Disney trip
The actor partnered up with American Airlines to pay tribute to fallen soldiers and their families. Continue reading
Canadian military members linked to hate groups disciplined, but still in uniform
The Department of National Defence had been unable to provide any further information on the others until now. Continue reading
11-year-old Calgary girl organizes No Stone Left Alone expansion for 5,000 veteran headstones
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
An 11-year-old girl is behind a No Stone Left Alone ceremony honouring more than 5,000 servicemen and women at a cemetery in Calgary. Continue reading
Military service members, veterans to get free access to Ontario parks starting Remembrance Day
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Environment Minister Jeff Yurek announced Friday that the government will offer free weekday entry to Ontario parks for veterans and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces starting on Remembrance Day. Continue reading