WW2

• Calgary’s Field of Crosses returns for a 16th year to honour Canada’s fallen

  Calgary's Field of Crosses returns in 2024 for a 16th year to honour Canada's fallen.

  Features

  Nov 1
  
• Manitoba WWII vet, 102, honored by Canadian Army Motorcycle Unit

  The Canadian Army Motorcycle Unit gave a special honour to veteran Orville Marshall in Selkirk, Man., on Saturday, just days after he celebrated turning 102.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2023
  
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• 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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• Normandy reflects on D-Day, 79 years since ‘pivotal’ 2nd World War battle

  This year’s tribute to the young soldiers who died in Normandy also reminds veterans, officials and visitors what Ukraine faces today.

  World

  Jun 6, 2023
• The Last Commando, Second World War veteran who inspired James Bond, turns 100

  Tom Boneham was just 19 when he learned of a new unit being formed in the British Army in late 1942. Not much was known of it other than it was “hazardous.”

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2023
• Historic Second World War plane landing in Kelowna for D-Day anniversary

  A historic Mosquito warplane will be landing at KF Aerospace on Monday, June 6, just in time for the 78th anniversary of D-Day.

  Canada

  Jun 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
• Mohawk Airport fire damages estimated at tens of millions of dollars

  A Thursday night fire has completely destroyed an airplane hangar at Mohawk Airport in Tyendinaga Township.

  Fire

  Feb 25, 2022
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• Hundreds gathered across Eastern Ontario cities for Remembrance Day

  For the first time in two years, Remembrance Day services were allowed to take place in-person at cenotaphs and other war memorials.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2021
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• Preserving a piece of history: Deconstructing the Holy Roller WWII Sherman tank

  Since 1956, its home has been at the top of Victoria Park in London, but today it’s in the Fanshawe School of Transportation Technology and Apprenticeship.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2021