Wolf Solkin

• Settlement agreement reached in veterans’ class-action lawsuit against Quebec, federal governments

  William (Wolf) Solkin was ecstatic about a settlement in the class-action lawsuit he launched against the provincial and federal governments.

  Politics

  Feb 25, 2021
  
• Widow of WWII vet brings cake to veterans hospital to mark his 98th birthday

  Solkin passed away at Ste. Anne’s Hospital, home to about 100 veterans, where he spent the last years of his life.

  Features

  Feb 14, 2021
  
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• ‘An incredible Canadian’: Second World War veteran, advocate Wolf Solkin passes away

  Solkin passed away in his sleep on Feb. 3 at Ste. Anne's Hospital, just a few days before his 98th birthday.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2021
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• West Island politicians call for Ste. Anne veterans to be among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine

  West Island politicians are calling for the veterans at the Ste. Anne's hospital to be among the first group of people to get vaccinated.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2020
• WW2 veteran living at Ste. Anne’s Hospital praises front-line workers, denounces management

  "You don't win a war with softness, and we are in a war," said Wolf Solkin, who knows what a war looks like.

  Health

  Dec 10, 2020
• Second World War veteran honoured for fighting for veterans’ rights

  Wolf Solkin, a Second World War vet, has been given a commendation in recognition of his dedication to supporting veterans.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2020
• Family caregivers want into Ste. Anne’s Hospital, WWII veteran wants them to stay out

  The daughter of an elderly woman and a 97-year-old World War Two veteran have different opinions on family caregivers being allowed to enter Ste. Anne's Hospital.

  Health

  May 20, 2020
• Veteran complains care at Ste. Anne hospital still not adequate

  A veteran at the Ste. Anne's veterans hospital complains the quality of care still isn't what it should be.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2019
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• ‘We’ve been stripped of our rights and our dignity’: Canadian WW2 veteran on why he wants to sue government for $30 million

  A group of veterans is decrying what they call declining service at Ste. Anne Hospital.

  Politics

  Oct 31, 2018