Veterans
Military asks Canadians to send Valentine’s Day cards to veterans through program
“Many of our veterans live alone in long-term care facilities. This Valentine’s Day, they’d love to hear from you. It would mean so very much.” Continue reading
Roy Green: Given recent events in Iraq, ‘1917’ is a timely film
Roy Green says ‘1917,’ a new movie about World War I, reminds us how ugly war can be. Continue reading
Service dogs helping veterans and first responders cope with PTSD
Audeamus service dogs are teaming up with veterans and first responders who deal with PTSD. The program is led by the University of Saskatchewan. Continue reading
24 Hours of Heroes event raises funds for veterans, first responders with PTSD
Participants perform one CrossFit-style workout every hour on the hour for 24 hours straight. Continue reading
10 Regina poppy boxes stolen, some on Remembrance Day
Ten poppy boxes have been stolen from the Regina Royal Canadian Legion, with some taken on Remembrance Day. Continue reading
MUHC honours Montreal-based physician and poet who penned ‘In Flanders Fields’
By Anne Leclair Reporter
Medical staff and patients at the McGill University Health Centre honoured veterans including Montreal-based physician John McCrae who penned the iconic poem ‘In Flanders Fields’. Continue reading
Rick Zamperin: Don Cherry paid the price for his controversial comments
Sportsnet fired controversial hockey commentator Don Cherry Monday for his rant during Coach’s Corner on Saturday night when he criticized newcomers to Canada for not buying poppies and supporting our veterans. Continue reading
Veterans village of tiny homes pitched for north Edmonton
Edmonton’s Homes for Heroes Foundation hopes to build of over a dozen 300-square-foot homes that will soon be part of Canada’s second veterans village. Continue reading
Thousands mark Remembrance Day in dual Regina ceremonies
People around Regina honoured fallen soldiers at multiple Remembrance Day ceremonies. Continue reading
Hundreds attend Remembrance Day ceremony at Queen’s Park
Maj. Paul Comeault, the master of ceremonies, said that by remembering those men and women, Canadians recognize the significant difference they made to our democracy, our freedom and our future. Continue reading