Veterans
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B.C. veteran whose birthday tradition raised $460K for kids dies at 105John Hillman made headlines every year when he would walk laps around Carlton House in Oak Bay over a 10 day period to mark his birthday and to fundraise for a children's charity.CanadaJul 9
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B.C. D-Day veteran to be awarded France’s highest decorationA British Columbia Second World War veteran who landed at Normandy on D-Day 80 years ago will be presented with France's highest decoration in a ceremony in Vancouver Thursday.CanadaJun 6
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As financial woes mount, military cemetery in Montreal at risk of closingThe Pointe-Claire National Field of Honour is currently in need of financial assistance as it faces bankruptcy within the next four to five years.CanadaJun 5
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Veterans take aim at long delays, frequent denials for lump sum injury benefitVeterans trying to access Canada's critical injury benefit say they're being delayed and denied. Some say they've waited more than a year to have their applications processed.CanadaFeb 13
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Meet Canada’s newest centenarian — and his 2 tips for longevityRussell Kaye was a gunner with Canada’s 12th Field Regiment during the Second World War. He was one of 133,000 Allied troops that stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.CanadaFeb 9
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2 Lethbridge men awarded Veterans Affairs commendation for work helping vetsThe Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation is awarded to volunteers who contribute countless hours to ensure veterans are recognized and supported.CanadaJan 19
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Canadian Coding for Veterans float takes top international prize at Rose ParadeA float belonging to a Canadian not-for-profit organization that trains veterans for careers in I.T. captured the top international prize at the Rose Parade on New Year's Day.CanadaJan 1
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Lethbridge-area veterans honoured by Quilts of ValourWhether or not the quilt is made special for anyone in particular, they are specially made for everyone. Teams of volunteers make the quilts from all across the country.CanadaNov 24, 2023
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A lifeline for Veterans: Michael Richards and his service dog FelixAfter 21 years of service across the globe, Richards was diagnosed with PTSD. However, his journey toward healing took a new trajectory with the companionship of his service dog.CanadaNov 17, 2023
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‘Sense of relief’: Veteran-led lawsuit against feds could mean multi-million-dollar payoutOn Nov. 8, a final settlement agreement was reached between veterans and the federal government regarding miscalculated disability payments that dated back about 20 years.MoneyNov 17, 2023
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