Plaque in Saskatoon commemorates soldiers’ efforts during Afghanistan war
A plaque was added to the Saskatoon cenotaph, marking the North Saskatchewan Regiment’s efforts in the 13-year war in Afghanistan. Continue reading
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North Saskatchewan Regiment receives Afghanistan Theatre Battle Honour
North Saskatchewan Regiment officially received the Afghanistan Theatre Battle Honour for having 39 members serve in the conflict overseas. Continue reading
Soldier among group suing federal government over slashed disability benefits speaks out
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
One veteran is reminding Canadians that there is still an unseen battle while group sues federal government over slashed disability benefits. Continue reading
Hundreds gather in Kingston on Remembrance Day to pay respects at Cross of Sacrifice
By Nikki Jhutti Videographer
Kingston residents paid their respects and watched as local veteran and military groups, as well as dignitaries, laid wreaths in remembrance. Continue reading
Remembrance Day: Unsung heroes to be honoured in Lindsay
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
Eighteen First World War nurses from the Lindsay area will be honoured at a service of remembrance on Sunday. Continue reading
Peterborough long-term care facility’s tradition marks Remembrance Day early
For over 20 years St. Joseph’s at Fleming Long-Term Care has held a Remembrance Day service for residents. Continue reading
Royal Military College in Kingston hosts conference looking at peacekeeping history and future
Royal Military College conference looks at the history and future of peacekeeping Continue reading
LAV III monument at London’s Wolseley Barracks to honour Canadian veterans
Politicians signed off on an agreement to buy a demilitarized replica of a LAV III as a public art monument for $17,500, with Canada Company. Continue reading
Edmontonians commemorate 100th anniversary of Battle of Vimy Ridge in Churchill Square
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
In Alberta’s capital city, hundreds gathered downtown to remember the sacrifices made 100 years ago at the Battle of Vimy Ridge in World War I. Continue reading
Canadian Letters and Images Project captures first-person history of veterans
As Remembrance Day approaches, a project at Vancouver Island University is giving Canadians a whole new perspective of our wartime history: that of the veterans themselves. Continue reading
