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Napanee pays tribute to military veterans with banners in downtown core

Community members in Napanee have raised banners in the town's downtown to honour veterans.

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Poppies now available across Saskatchewan

The lieutenant-governor of Saskatchewan receive the first poppy of the 2019 campaign at the government house in Regina on Friday.

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‘Animals in War’ commemorative pins available for Remembrance Day

Two new commemorative pins have been issued by the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society leading up to Remembrance Day.

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Have you seen this stolen quilt? Edmonton veterans want it back

An Edmonton veterans group is searching for a stolen quilt which they say represents more than just fabric and stitches.

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Mom of 4 army officers, 1 who died in Afghanistan, named National Silver...

Four sons joined the military. Three served in Afghanistan. One didn’t make it home. This year’s National Silver Cross Mother Reine Samson Dawe speaks about sacrifice and life as a military mother.

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Montreal students take part in early Remembrance Day ceremony, learn about...

It's part of the No Stone Left Alone initiative to teach children about the importance of remembering veterans and their sacrifice.

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Oshawa teen honours veterans with Remembrance lawn display

Julian Ford's not only looking to expand his Remembrance Day project around the community but also hoping to raise money to help local veterans.

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Discarded First World War medals found at ReStore returned to Peterborough woman

Catherine Allen's father and grandfather – the recipients of the lost medals – both served during the First World War.

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Saskatchewan legions continue the fight for veterans, province offering funding

The Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program helps tackle much-needed repairs and upgrades to buildings and equipment through grant funding.

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Kingston veteran overcomes PTSD through meditation

Canadian veteran Matthew Tofflemire says meditation has helped him overcome his PTSD injury and has changed his life.

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Laval legion fundraising in jeopardy after poppy donation box thefts: ‘It has...

Legion branch officials estimate the losses could exceed $400 per can.

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Food bank for Calgary veterans in desperate need of food, cash donations

Calgary’s Veterans Association Food Bank is urging people to donate to their organization, saying they’re at a “crisis point” and desperately in need of food and money.

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Veterans honoured ahead of Remembrance Day at Ontario legislature

Representatives from all parties in the Ontario legislature rose Thursday, the last sitting day before Remembrance Day, to honour veterans.

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Battleford, Sask. honours 50 veterans including 8 Métis brothers

Banners honour 50 veterans in Battleford, Sask., including eight brothers who all served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War.

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Century-old tradition brought back to honour war veterans in Saskatchewan

The Provincial Capital Commission brought back a century-old tradition from the First and Second World War by handing out care-kits to veterans in Saskatchewan.

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Ontario’s memorial to veterans of Afghanistan war ready for Remembrance Day...

Premier Doug Ford unveiled the design of the monument today and says it will help future generations remember Canada's role in that war and the 158 Canadian soldiers who died. The government plans to...

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Military service members, veterans to get free access to Ontario parks...

Environment Minister Jeff Yurek announced Friday that the government will offer free weekday entry to Ontario parks for veterans and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces starting on Remembrance...

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Remembrance Day events taking place in Saskatoon

Events around Saskatoon on Remembrance Day will honour and remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

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Roy Green: A Remembrance Day poppy for your thoughts

Why might you want to consider wearing a poppy? Possibly to recognize the personal bravery, honour, loyalty and determination of veterans, Roy Green says.

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Unique dress helping highlight annual poppy campaign in South Okanagan

“I think anything to do with history of this country is important, and especially military history.”

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