Scott Thompson: Does it feel like the 1960s all over again?
History appears to be repeating itself. Scott Thompson explains how. Continue reading
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‘One more than 99!’: Second World War vet from Toronto celebrates 100th birthday
So what is his secret to living such a full and happy life? Storton credits family, humour, and sports. Continue reading
75 years later, Regina Rifles commemorate D-Day
By Connor O’Donovan Digital Broadcast Journalist
Of the thousands of troops who landed in France 75 years ago, hundreds were from Regina. This is the story of one of the most successful regiments to land on D-Day – the Regina Rifles. Continue reading
Society could collapse by 2050 under strain of climate change and conflict, paper warns
The paper discusses a doomsday scenario for climate change in order to present it as a security issue rather than just an environmental one. 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
‘It’s something I’ll never forget’: Second World War veteran, 98, recalls D-day
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
Regina paused to reflect this Remembrance day, marking the armistice of November 11, 1918 that ended the fighting of the First World War. Continue reading
Small Alberta hamlet receives 1st-ever war memorial in time for Remembrance Day
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
A small hamlet northwest of Edmonton celebrated Remembrance Day this year with its first-ever war memorial, a fitting occasion on the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. 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
Large crowd packs Halifax’s Grand Parade for Remembrance Day
Sunday’s Remembrance Day ceremony in Grand Parade began with a procession and a 21-gun salute, and ended with the placing of wreaths on the square’s cenotaph. Continue reading
Crosses in Kelowna park honour fallen soldiers
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
It’s a sea of white at City Park in Kelowna as more than 200 white crosses have been installed near the Cenotaph. Continue reading