Second World War
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‘Keep these stories alive’: Canadian veteran reflects on 80 years since D-DayPercival James Smith was only 17 years old when he left high school and decided to enlist in the Merchant Navy. On the 80th anniversary of D-Day he shared some memories.CanadaJun 6
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102-year-old Winnipeg veteran looks back on D-Day landings, 80 years laterA 102-year-old Winnipeg veteran remembers landing on the shores of Juno Beach, more than 80 years ago on D-Day.CanadaJun 6
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Kingston, Ont. naval community gathers to commemorate Battle of the AtlanticThe Battle of the Atlantic is said to be the longest campaign fought by Canada during the Second World War, with about 3,000 Navy and Air Force members losing their lives.CanadaMay 6
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WWII-era grenades dropped off at front counter of Vernon RCMP stationA Vernon, B.C., man had good intentions when he packed up a couple of Second World War-era grenades and dropped them off at an RCMP station.CrimeApr 11
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New sign honours the legacy of Manitoba’s Dufferin Gang, ahead of Remembrance DayA new sign on Dufferin Avenue in Selkirk, Man., tells the story of a group of 31 men and women from the community who enlisted to fight in the Second World War.CanadaNov 10, 2023
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Forgotten Veterans: The Americans who died fighting for Canada in WWIINearly 9,000 Americans volunteered to fight for Canada before the U.S. had officially entered the Second World War. But many say their sacrifices have been forgotten.CanadaNov 8, 2023
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42 Canadian veterans honoured for special ceremony inside Quebec hospitalThe special dedication was held to honour the sacrifices Canada's war dead made in both wars to defend the country.CanadaNov 7, 2023
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Calgary-made film tells story of Canadian soldiers who rescued Italian orphan during Second World WarA Calgary-made film tells the story of a group of Canadian soldiers who rescued Gino, a five-year-old Italian orphan, during the Second World War.CanadaOct 16, 2023
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Renewed calls to take down Nazi-linked Ukraine monuments in EdmontonThe fallout continued over Parliament's recognition of a man who fought for the Nazis and there are now renewed calls to remove two monuments in Edmonton with ties to the regime.CanadaSep 27, 2023
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Jewish group says an ‘apology is owed’ after MPs honoured man who fought for NazisDuring Zelenskyy's visit to Ottawa on Friday, MPs honoured a 98-year-old veteran who faught for The First Ukrainian Division: a voluntary unit under the command of Nazis.CanadaSep 24, 2023
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