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Military remove Second World War mortar brought to OPP detachment in BrightonThe Canadian Armed Forces were called to the OPP detachment in Brighton to remove a mortar.Feb 12
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St Marys uses banners to mark Remembrance DayThe town of St. Marys is not letting the coronavirus pandemic stop them from honouring local veterans this Remembrance Day.CanadaNov 11, 2020
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Motion pursuing historic designation for Battalion Park numbers endorsed by city committeeThe stone numbers represent four Alberta battalions who fought in the Great War and trained at the site, known as Camp Sarcee at the time.CanadaNov 10, 2020
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Decorated Second World War veteran Joe Sullivan of Peterborough dies at 100Joseph Sullivan fought during the Second World War and spent five decades advocating for other veterans to receive recognition.CanadaNov 4, 2020
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London resident, WW2 veteran marks 100th birthday with drive-by celebrationFamily and staff at the Parkwood Institute surprised Second World War veteran Charles (Charlie) Jackson with a birthday drive-by to mark his 100th birthday in London, Ont. Saturday.CanadaOct 17, 2020
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Japan’s Emperor expresses ‘deep remorse’ on 75th anniversary of end of WWIIAmid virus fears and worries about the fading memories of the fast-aging war generation, about 500 participants, reduced from 6,200 last year, mourned the dead with a minute of silence.WorldAug 15, 2020
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75 years after the end of WWII, 1 million Japanese war dead remain missingThe missing Japanese make up about half of the 2.4 million soldiers who died overseas during Japan’s military rampage across Asia in the early 20th century.WorldAug 12, 2020
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Second World War veteran in the Kingston, Ont., area celebrates 100 yearsNorman Poulter let Global News in on the secret to a long life: "Try and get some good sleep," he said.NewsJun 10, 2020
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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.CanadaNov 11, 2019
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More Second World War vets in Penticton than anywhere else in B.C. InteriorAccording to Veterans Affairs, outside of Ontario, the largest number of veterans still living are in B.C.Nov 10, 2019
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