WW2

• 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
• 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
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• Trudeau apologizes to Italian Canadians for WW2 internment camps

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has delivered a formal apology for the internment of Canadians of Italian descent during the Second World War.

  Canada

  May 27
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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
• Military remove Second World War mortar brought to OPP detachment in Brighton

  The Canadian Armed Forces were called to the OPP detachment in Brighton to remove a mortar.

  Feb 12
• St Marys uses banners to mark Remembrance Day

  The town of St. Marys is not letting the coronavirus pandemic stop them from honouring local veterans this Remembrance Day.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2020
• Motion pursuing historic designation for Battalion Park numbers endorsed by city committee

  The stone numbers represent four Alberta battalions who fought in the Great War and trained at the site, known as Camp Sarcee at the time.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2020
• Decorated Second World War veteran Joe Sullivan of Peterborough dies at 100

  Joseph Sullivan fought during the Second World War and spent five decades advocating for other veterans to receive recognition.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2020
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• London resident, WW2 veteran marks 100th birthday with drive-by celebration

  Family 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.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2020
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• Japan’s Emperor expresses ‘deep remorse’ on 75th anniversary of end of WWII

  Amid 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.

  World

  Aug 15, 2020