World War Two

• Southern Alberta museum staff find grenade in archives

  A new manager was sorting through boxes at the Tank 77 Museum in Taber, Alta., when she discovered a very real grenade sitting in a box of props.

  Features

  Jun 6, 2025
  
• Forgotten Veterans: The Americans who died fighting for Canada in WWII

  Nearly 9,000 Americans volunteered to fight for Canada before the U.S. had officially entered the Second World War. But many say their sacrifices have been forgotten.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2023
  
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• Historical plane takes Lethbridge man for ride into father’s past

  A Lethbridge man is 'flying' back in time this week, taking flight in the 'exact' plane his father flew nearly seven decades ago.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2023
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• ‘A way of keeping the memory alive’: Manitoba veteran reflects on remembrance, importance of supporting legion

  Supporting the Royal Canadian Legion is something Harold 'Timer' Hyndman has been taking to heart for 75 years and counting.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2023
• Thousands gather for Regina Remembrance Day ceremonies

  The event featured various veterans from past and present who have served our country during many global conflicts.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2022
• Service of Remembrance ceremony held at Regina legislative building

  During the service, Scott Moe laid a wreath at the Saskatchewan War Memorial, located just west of the Saskatchewan legislative building.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2022
• Annual Field of Crosses display back at Kelowna, B.C. park

  Kelowna, B.C.'s Field of Crosses display honouring fallen soldiers in conjunction with to Remembrance Day will be in place until Nov. 12.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2022
• Will Putin send warning to the West at Russia’s WW2 victory parade? Here what we know

  President Vladimir Putin may send a warning to the West when he leads celebrations on Monday marking the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.

  World

  May 6, 2022
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• 96-year-old WW2 veteran honoured by Polish government in Winnipeg

  A 96-year-old WW2 veteran was awarded the 'Officer's Cross' medal by the Polish government Saturday afternoon at a ceremony in Winnipeg.

  World

  Mar 5, 2022
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• Calgary family hopes to bring ‘a bit of sunshine’ to WWII veteran facing tough new battle

  A Calgary veteran is fighting blood cancer as he approaches his 95th birthday.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2022