Veterans
Montreal West community helps local florist after Royal Canadian Legion donations stolen
The Montreal West community is helping to raise money for the Royal Canadian Legion after a local flower shop’s gesture of goodwill was thwarted by thieves. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Family claims veteran received inadequate care at Ste. Anne’s Hospital
By Anne Leclair Reporter
The claims come two weeks after another veteran living at Ste. Anne’s Hospital requested to file a class-action lawsuit against the federal and provincial governments over care at the facility. Continue reading
Nova Scotia university students pay their respects to little-known Canadian veterans in West Africa
The students from Saint Mary’s University did not know that Canadians were buried in The Gambia until a few weeks ago but spent Remembrance Day honouring the 10 soldiers buried in the Fajara War Cemetery. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Remembrance Day reminds us we’re sliding backwards
With the acknowledgement by world leaders that we may be sliding backwards, Remembrance Day was different in 2018. Continue reading
London Knights beat Kitchener Rangers Sunday to take sixth-straight win
The London Knights and the KItchener Rangers met on Remembrance Day at Budweiser Gardens. Continue reading
Why 2 Canadian vets say ‘abysmal’ broken promises could see suicides top Afghan War deaths
Veterans say broken government promises could see the number of veteran deaths by suicide match those of soldiers killed in Afghanistan over the next decade. Continue reading
Ceremonies across New Brunswick mark Remembrance Day Sunday
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
Sunday was a chance to pay tribute to those who have fought, and those who continue to fight for our freedom. Continue reading
Toronto Remembrance Day service marks 100 years since end of First World War
“I’m proud. I’m a proud Canadian and I was impressed by the number of Canadians who take the time to come out and to honour the service of those who have fallen in the service of their country,” said Col. Daniel Stepaniuk. Continue reading
London remembers Canada’s veterans on 100th anniversary of First World War Armistice
“We’re incredibly lucky to be living in a great country like Canada so the least we can do is honour those who fought to protect it,” said one Londoner in attendance. Continue reading
Motorcycle veterans in Calgary install foundation for Field of Crosses
Thousands of metal bases are installed by hand, ready for crosses that will honour fallen soldiers. It’s exhaustive, cathartic and humbling work for those who take part. Continue reading
