Newly revealed figures show the number of veterans from the war in Afghanistan receiving federal support for mental-health conditions nearly doubled between March 2014 and March 2018. Continue reading
Canada’s war in Afghanistan ended five years ago, but the price of that effort continues to grow, new figures show. Continue reading
Ontario offers grants to veterans facing crises — but veterans of recent wars, no matter what their needs are, aren’t eligible. Many ask for help and are turned away. Continue reading
More than one-third of the total had been in the queue longer than 16 weeks, new figures show. Continue reading
VETS Canada was created nine years ago in Halifax with a focus of preventing homelessness among veterans. Continue reading
Last June, a Senate committee studying the disability tax credit said the program needed to be overhauled and that less than 40 per cent of people living with disabilities are approved. Continue reading
A group of veterans and families of recently deceased veterans were at the Montreal courthouse on Wednesday, trying to fight for better care. Continue reading
The Liberals have run through three veterans-affairs ministers in as many years, while making little headway on improving service delivery and breaking their pension promise. Continue reading
Dubbed “The Wounded,” the exhibit features 18 black and white photos showing former soldiers in their civilian attire with scars from wounds sustained in combat. Continue reading
It’s been more than a month since Duane Sherman’s 96th birthday and cards are still flooding in. Continue reading