Alberta WWII veteran Jack Hilton dies at 99
As a Typhoon fighter pilot, Hilton completed more than 100 operations across Europe during the Second World War and later went on to train hundreds of other young men to fly. Continue reading
Remembrance Day
Ontario’s police watchdog terminates investigation into death of woman, 87, given naloxone
The Special Investigations Unit says the woman went into medical distress at a Remembrance Day ceremony in Clayton, Ont., and individuals began performing first aid. Continue reading
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: Nov. 24
This week on Focus Montreal, meet members of the Black Watch who travelled back to Belgium for Remembrance Day, hear how cuts to French services in Ontario impact all linguistic minorities, and a young Montrealer wins the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award. Continue reading
Mike Armstrong: How I walked in my great-grandfather’s footsteps this Remembrance Day
Global National’s Mike Armstrong travelled to France and Belgium to cover the 100th anniversary of the Armistice. It was a tremendously personal journey, he explains. Continue reading
SIU probing death of Clayton, Ont., woman after police administer naloxone
The SIU says the woman was attending a Remembrance Day ceremony at a local community centre when she went into undisclosed medical distress. Continue reading
Montreal West community helps local florist after Royal Canadian Legion donations stolen
The Montreal West community is helping to raise money for the Royal Canadian Legion after a local flower shop’s gesture of goodwill was thwarted by thieves. Continue reading
Calgary veterinarians pay tribute to their colleagues’ service during First World War
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Calgary veterinarians working on exhibit to showcase important role their colleagues played in World War One and during European settlement of Alberta Continue reading
Nova Scotia university students pay their respects to little-known Canadian veterans in West Africa
The students from Saint Mary’s University did not know that Canadians were buried in The Gambia until a few weeks ago but spent Remembrance Day honouring the 10 soldiers buried in the Fajara War Cemetery. Continue reading
3 sought after man assaulted while standing vigil at cenotaph in Chatham: police
Police say the trio fled as police were being called, and investigators are looking for two men in their 20s or younger, and a woman who looked to be about 25 years old. Continue reading
Peterborough gathers in strong numbers to pay tribute at Remembrance Day Service
By Jesse Thomas Videographer
Hundreds gathered in Confederation Square in Peterborough on Sunday morning to witness the Remembrance Day Service that marked the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Continue reading