FIFA could punish Northern Ireland, Wales for displaying poppies on Remembrance Day
The players didn’t wear poppies themselves, but FIFA is still considering taking action after the teams organized pre-match remembrance displays. Continue reading
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FIFA to punish England and Scotland for wearing poppies during World Cup qualifier
FIFA says the poppy is a political symbol banned by the sport’s regulations, but England and Scotland believe otherwise. Continue reading
Man faces 19 charges in alleged poppy donation box thefts
A 32-year-old man is facing 19 charges in connection to poppy donation box thefts in Toronto. Continue reading
Experience a Remembrance Day commemoration in 360 degrees
Global News captured Vancouver’s Remembrance Day commemoration using 360-degree cameras, offering a virtual reality view as veterans and service members gathered in front of the cenotaph. Continue reading
93-year-old Peachland veteran leads charge for outdoor ceremony
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
A Peachland veteran may be leading the charge for the community’s only outdoor Remembrance Day ceremony for the last time this year. After a snowstorm in 1995 forced the ceremony to be moved indoors, it remained inside the community centre for two decades as the only organized ceremony in town. Last year WWII veteran Robert… Continue reading
Edmonton-area woman crochets Remembrance Day poppies for the fallen: ‘It’s an honour but it hurts’
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Lauri Allen joined the military in 1998 and completed three tours overseas. Allen, who worked for the operations centre, saw 13 fallen soldiers sent home during that tour. Now, she crochets handmade poppies as a type of therapy. Continue reading
Saskatoon residents mark Remembrance Day in 85th annual ceremony
By Joel Senick Reporter and Weekend Co-Anchor
Organizers of Saskatoon’s Remembrance Day Service say it continues to be Canada’s largest indoor ceremony. Continue reading
Role of women in Second World War cannot be forgotten, says veteran
From the moment she donned the uniform, Agnes Elizabeth Ward says she was proud to to wear it. Continue reading
Alberta father and son share military tradition on Remembrance Day
For over half a century combined, Jim McGrath and his son, Vance, have served in the military. Continue reading
Remembering Alex Decoteau: Olympian, soldier, Canada’s first aboriginal police officer
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Alex Decoteau was born on Saskatchewan’s Red Pheasant reserve, ran in the Olympics, fought crime and served his country in the First World War. Continue reading
