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‘This government is terrible’: Halifax widow holds protest at Veterans Affairs office
By Natasha Pace Reporter
Dawn Collins has been fighting for years to get compensation for her late husband, Wayne Collins. Continue reading
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Invictus Games athletes react to Donald Trump’s accusation that taking a knee is ‘disgraceful’
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
After President Donald Trump called the actions of players who knelt during the U.S. national anthem “disgraceful,” athletes participating in the 2017 Invictus Games share their thoughts on whether taking a knee is offensive to them. Continue reading
Invictus Games flag passes through Trenton
Following a ceremony at the Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial, the flag is now en route to Toronto for the opening ceremony on Saturday. 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
Short-term housing to be available for veterans in Halifax
By Natasha Pace Reporter
The pilot project is the first of its kind in Atlantic Canada Continue reading
Bruce Springsteen to perform at Invictus Games closing ceremonies in Toronto
The Grammy award-winning artist will join Bryan Adams, Bachman & Turner and Kelly Clarkson. Continue reading
Wounded Warriors event in N.B. gives Canadian Forces members place to relax, heal
By Andrew Cromwell Video Journalist
Wounded Warriors Canada focuses on the mental health issues of serving and retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces Continue reading
Graves of 45,000 Canadian veterans in disrepair: audit
The culprit? A lack of federal funding. Continue reading
‘They’re suffering in their basements’: PTSD awareness event held at Halifax Armoury
By Jennifer Grudic Video Journalist
A fundraising event took place at the Halifax Armoury on Sunday aimed at creating awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding PTSD. Continue reading
Veterans Memorial Parkway Community Project comes to a close
After eight years and $1.5 million in infrastructure contributions, the Veterans Memorial Parkway Community Project is coming to an end. A wrap-up event is taking place today at the 3M headquarters in London, on Tartan Dr. from 10 a.m. until noon. The event will highlight the achievements made in the program’s eight years of operation and… Continue reading
