Remembrance Day
Don Cherry defends Hockey Night in Canada comments but says he would have ‘used different words’
In an interview with Global News, Cherry refused to back down from his comments and said that everyone should wear a poppy to honour Canada’s fallen soldiers. Continue reading
10 Regina poppy boxes stolen, some on Remembrance Day
Ten poppy boxes have been stolen from the Regina Royal Canadian Legion, with some taken on Remembrance Day. Continue reading
‘He is not Canada’: London North Centre MP reacts to Don Cherry firing
The reaction follows the long-time hockey commentator’s removal by Sportsnet in response to his controversial remarks on immigrants and poppies. Continue reading
Kingston, Belleville, Brockville remember
Remembrance Day ceremonies took place across the region at 11am when military personal, first-responders, politicians and spectators stopped for a few minutes of silence. Continue reading
Second World War veteran drops ceremonial puck at great-granddaughter’s hockey game
On the evening of Nov. 11, a hockey game at Clareview Recreation Centre began with a very touching tribute. Continue reading
‘We went through hell’: Polish orphan describes scars of Second World War
By Sydney Morton Community Reporter
“Maybe we would have starved someplace in Russia to death if we didn’t go to India.” Continue reading
HMCS Unicorn’s journey as a force for good in Canada
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Saskatoon’s naval base trained 3,600 sailors for the Second World War, but 65 of HMCS Unicorn’s alumni never returned. Continue reading
MUHC honours Montreal-based physician and poet who penned ‘In Flanders Fields’
By Anne Leclair Reporter
Medical staff and patients at the McGill University Health Centre honoured veterans including Montreal-based physician John McCrae who penned the iconic poem ‘In Flanders Fields’. Continue reading
Saskatoon Remembrance Day ceremony recognizes the past, present and future
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
“It’s certainly an honour … to receive the salute. But being a cadet, I represent the future,” one cadet told Global News. Continue reading
Lethbridge air cadet takes part in Remembrance Day ceremony
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
The significance of Remembrance Day is not lost on one young Lethbridge air cadet, taking part in the ceremony and honour those who did not return from war. Continue reading