World War Two

• 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
  
• 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
  
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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
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• Historic cable marking WW2 Victory in Europe Day found at B.C. thrift shop

  "This is history, donated to a thrift store." The Union Gospel Mission is sharing the items on the 76th anniversary of VE day in hopes of finding the family it may belong to.

  Canada

  May 8, 2021
• 100-year-old Saskatoon WWII veteran reflects on time serving alongside ‘Saskatchewan boys’

  Nick Kazuska, 100, still remembers his time serving among "Saskatchewan boys" during WWII. For him, he says, every day is Remembrance Day.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2020
• Lethbridge remembers 75th anniversary of WWII’s end

  Royal Canadian Legion members held a wreath ceremony Friday to remember the end of the Second World War.

  Canada

  May 8, 2020
• 99-year-old British WWII vet walks laps to raise astounding $33M for coronavirus relief

  More than 550,000 people have signed a petition to have the veteran knighted.

  Trending

  Apr 17, 2020
• Second World War veteran drops ceremonial puck at great-granddaughter’s hockey game

  On the evening of Nov. 11, a hockey game at Clareview Recreation Centre began with a very touching tribute.

  Features

  Nov 12, 2019
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• Thousands gather in Vancouver to honour Canada’s veterans for Remembrance Day

  Large crowds also turned in communities across B.C., including Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Vernon and Kamloops.

  Nov 11, 2019
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• Cambridge, Ont. veteran recalls time spent in WWII prisoner of war camp

  "As long as you could walk, they were happy to have you," Mervin Fisher said.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2019