Average Canadian WWII veteran now 97 years old
12 veterans helicoptered to Whistler peak Saturday (Aug. 27) for 7 km hike
Compensation for medical cannabis began in 2008 and has skyrocketed since
Items were stolen from a home in fall 2021 but the theft was not reported to police
Province, federal government each contributing $15 million to event
“He was a hero when we needed heroes.”
People were gathered at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery to mark the anniversary of the end of WWII
Announcement made in the wake of 5-part Canadian Press series on veteran’s issues
Last Post Fund’s gravesite program giving veterans final respects
Campaign continues in fight for equity and fairness for all veterans
Tens of thousands of veterans are waiting to see if their injuries qualify them for support
Grassroots organizations have stepped in to feel in the gaps left by government services
An internal review released in 2019 found case managers spent more time filling out paperwork than helping veterans directly
16-year-old Charlie Farquharson says youth should be engaged in different ways
Toronto’s Sunnybrook Veterans Centre seeking nation-wide support to plant flags for Remembrance Day
Poppies will be available by donation through various organizations across Canada as of Oct. 29
Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin presented the first poppy of BC and Yukon Legion’s remembrance fundraiser
