WW2

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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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
• 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
• 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, 2021
• 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
• 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, 2021
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• 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
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• 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