WWII

• Historic Second World War bomber makes a stop in Saskatoon

  One of only two airworthy Second World War-era Lancaster bombers left in the world stopped in Saskatoon as part of its partial cross-Canada tour

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2024
  
• A Winnipeg historian’s journey for family history

  "I find it a little bit funny that somebody that I didn't know, two generations back, could inspire the direction that my life could take," Perrun said.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2023
  
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• Historic military aircraft lands at Penticton, B.C. airport

  The B-17 Flying Fortress touched down at the Penticton Regional Airport and will be joined by a B-25 Mitchell on Thursday.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 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
• Indigenous veterans commemorated with headstones: ‘Canadians need to honour them’

  A Canada-wide project to identify Indigenous veterans lying in unmarked graves continues its commemoration efforts, now in the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2022
• Daughter of Canada’s oldest veteran says we need to remember sacrifices made

  Speaking to Global News on Remembrance Day this year, when asked what it means to take part in the ceremony, Reuben Sinclair said it is an "honour."

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2022
• Kingston, Ont. man recognized for service to local legion with lifetime membership

  Robert Smith has been recognized by the Royal Canadian Legion for his dedication to the organization.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2022
• Kingston, Ont. author writes memoir about mother, a WWII veteran and war bride

  Kingston author Simonne Ferguson says her mother Sheila O'Carroll, who became Sheila Eccles after marriage, served as a driver/mechanic during the Second World War.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2022
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• Radioactive waste from WWII era found in U.S. elementary school, new report shows

  The school sits in the flood plain of Coldwater Creek, which was contaminated by nuclear waste from weapons production during World War II.

  World

  Oct 16, 2022
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• Queen Elizabeth’s death reminder of fading WWII generation: ‘Time is moving relentlessly’

  The death of Queen Elizabeth II is a reminder of the broader truth that Britain is bidding farewell to the men and women who fought the country’s battles during World War II.

  World

  Sep 17, 2022