Wounded Warriors

• Edmonton Oilers Mega 50-50 supports first responders

  The Oilers 50-50 draw supports a cause close to the hearts of two Oilers alumni. Chris Joseph and Randy Gregg were called to front-line careers after they retired from the NHL.

  Canada

  Mar 10
  
• Grief persists for spouses of police officers, soldiers killed in line of duty

  A handful of women who have lost spouses in uniform are coming together at a Toronto-area hotel to talk about their shared experiences and try to heal.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2021
  
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• Wife of fallen Moncton Mountie reaches out to victims of N.S. shooting

  The wife of a Moncton Mountie killed in the 2014 shootings reaches out to support shooting victims' families in Nova Scotia.

  Crime

  Apr 24, 2020
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• Wounded Warriors Canada announces #NovaScotiaStrong First Responder Fund

  Wounded Warriors Canada announced the #NovaScotiaStrong First Responder Fund after a deadly mass shooting in multiple rural Nova Scotia communities over the weekend.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2020
• Peterborough paramedics partner with Wounded Warriors Canada on mental health initiatives

  Wounded Warriors Canada offers programs for workplace-related trauma and operational stress injuries.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2019
• 24 Hours of Heroes event raises funds for veterans, first responders with PTSD

  Participants perform one CrossFit-style workout every hour on the hour for 24 hours straight.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2019
• Wounded Warriors Canada expands program access to Saskatchewan

  Wounded Warriors Canada said it saw a need to expand programming to first responders in Saskatchewan during a retreat at Elk Ridge.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2019
• EXCLUSIVE: Veterans denied service dogs despite gov’t report showing ‘significant’ reduction in PTSD

  Veterans with PTSD are continuing to be denied funding for service dogs despite a government report obtained exclusively by Global News that shows "significant" reduction in symptoms for vets with dogs.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2018
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• Edmonton police officer, paramedic, firefighter run half marathon in uniform for PTSD awareness

  A group of three women tackled the Edmonton Marathon on Sunday with a visual reminder that first responders can sometimes carry the burden of PTSD.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2017
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• Living with PTSD: a soldier’s story

  Eight years ago retired corporal Joseph Rustenburg attempted suicide while suffering from PTSD. His is a story of recovery and strength for Canadian soldiers.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2017