Veteran

• Canada’s oldest Second World War veteran Burdett Sisler dead at 110

  A statement from Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's office says she and her husband were saddened to learn of Burdett Sisler's death and are sending condolences to his friends and family.

  Canada

  Apr 5
  
• Calgary D-Day veteran passes away at 98

  D-Day veteran June Stewart Burgoyne, a member of the women's Royal Naval Service during the Second World War, died at the age of 98 at the end of September.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2023
  
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• Remembrance Day: Knitters stitch a path of poppies along N.B. street

  In St. Andrews, N.B., a dedicated group of knitters has stitched a path of poppies that serves as a poignant symbol of gratitude and respect for fallen soldiers.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2023
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• Soldier and family left houseless in battle with municipality

  A war vet is homeless after a long battle with the RM of Whitehead near Brandon, Man. escalated to his home being seized over permit violation and "safety concerns."

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2023
• Alberta veteran honours fellow service members with front-yard memorial

  For the past eight years, Darren Longstaff has created a Remembrance Day memorial at his home in Gibbons, Alta. "It just shows that I don't forget and I'm there for veterans."

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2023
• Family of WWII veteran killed in action touched by Field of Crosses memorial in Kelowna

  Debbie Bryan and Leonard Garner's grandfather, Cpl. Albert Garner fought and died in WWII. He was just 34 years old when he was killed.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2023
• Graves of Indigenous soldiers honoured in the Netherlands

  A Lethbridge man travelled to the Netherlands with several families to take part in a special ceremony recognizing Indigenous soldiers.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
• Meet the Halifax yoga therapist who featured in a Prince Harry-produced Netflix series

  Caelin Nadin was featured in the new Netflix docuseries 'Heart of Invictus.' Her appearances highlighted her work as an anxiety-reducing support coach.

  Entertainment

  Sep 21, 2023
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• Canada’s oldest Second World War veteran laid to rest in British Columbia

  Reuben Sinclair was born on Dec. 5, 1911, and was already 31 by the time he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2023
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• Veteran and retired CN employee celebrates 100th birthday touring Canada by train

  Bill Hamill's birthday wish was to take one more train ride across the country to see his younger brother Bob.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2023