War in Afghanistan
Canadian veteran reunites with soldier who helped save him in Afghanistan
Almost a decade after Etienne Aubé lost his right leg in an explosion in Afghanistan, he was reunited with one of the soldiers who helped him get to safety. Continue reading
Ontario’s veterans’ fund turns younger vets away, returns money to government unspent
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
Canadian War Museum photography exhibit depicts price paid in war by soldiers
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
Councillor exit interview: Jody Mitic discusses attending council after long absence and what’s next
Outgoing Innes Ward Coun. Jody Mitic says attending the last council meeting of the term on Wednesday after a months-long leave of absence felt “awesome.” Continue reading
Promise to fallen comrade takes councillor-elect, veteran Matt Luloff to Windsor for Remembrance Day
More than a decade ago, incoming Ottawa councillor Matthew Luloff made a promise to his fellow soldiers — one that he’ll fulfill again on Nov. 11. Continue reading
Lansdowne Veterans Memorial unveils plaques to remember fallen soldiers
By Sharmeen Somani Online video journalist
The Lansdowne Veterans Memorial team unveiled two plaques Saturday afternoon to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Continue reading
Council approves leave of absence for Innes Ward Coun. Jody Mitic
City council on Wednesday unanimously approved a formal, paid leave of absence for Coun. Jody Mitic, who represents Innes Ward in Ottawa’s east end and hasn’t been seen around city hall for some time. Continue reading
Donald Trump’s Afghanistan strategy has yielded little progress: report
Trump’s South Asia strategy has shown few signs of progress this quarter, a U.S. government watchdog report said, despite public assertions by the U.S. military that Taliban militants were on the back foot. Continue reading
U.S. ramps up military presence in Afghanistan, over 16 years after war started
It’s not clear that the war, which began in October 2001, is going as well as the U.S. had hoped seven months after President Trump announced a new, more aggressive strategy. Continue reading
Edmonton soldier shares Afghanistan war story in documentary
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Former platoon leader Capt. Ashley Collette was 26 years old when she led a platoon of soldiers into an isolated area of Afghanistan in 2010. Continue reading