Roy Green: A Remembrance Day poppy for your thoughts
Why might you want to consider wearing a poppy? Possibly to recognize the personal bravery, honour, loyalty and determination of veterans, Roy Green says. Continue reading
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Saskatchewan soldiers remembered with wall of honour at Government House
The Saskatchewan Wall of Honour will be on display at the Government House in Regina from Dec. 10, 2018 to Jan. 6, 2019. Continue reading
Canadian War Museum now has four of the six Victoria Crosses awarded to Canadians at Hill 70
The medal is the fourth acquired by the museum to add to its Hill 70 collection. Six Victoria Cross medals were awarded to Canadians for actions at Hill 70. Continue reading
Calgary grandson of Victoria Cross recipient remembers grandfather 100 years after WWI
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
During the Great War, Calgary soldiers left their families behind and bravely went into battle — thousands were killed and many more were wounded. Continue reading
Sask. government honours those awarded the Victoria Cross
Premier Scott Moe joined other dignitaries, veterans and members of the public at the legislative building on Wednesday to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. Continue reading
B.C. woman travels to Scotland to honour grandfather who was hero at Passchendaele
In advance of the 100th anniversary Passchendaele, the BBC put out a call looking for family members of Robert Shankland, a First World War hero who fought in the Battle of Passchendaele. Continue reading
Tribute to Calgary war hero who gave his life for his son: ‘He signed up for love’
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
John George Pattison didn’t intend on fighting in the First World War. But when his 16-year-old son Henry lied about his age to join in 1916, the Calgary man figured going with his son was the best way to protect him. Continue reading
U.S. military dog that lost leg in Afghanistan awarded highest war medal for animals
Lucca, a 12-year-old German Shepherd, received the PDSA Dickin Medal from the U.K.’s leading veterinary charity for her bravery and service with the U.S. military. Continue reading
Exploring Toronto’s little-known Remembrance Day history
Toronto is filled with war monuments and cenotaphs, but the city boasts many more lesser-known commemorations of Canada’s triumphs and sacrifices in the First and Second World Wars. Continue reading
Highest award for bravery unveiled at Edmonton’s City Hall
The British Commonwealth’s highest award for courage in the presence of the enemy will be unveiled at Edmonton’s City Hall Monday morning. Continue reading