Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists In the last two decades, some students now in Ottawa schools have experienced war directly. They will view Remembrance Day through that lens. Published Nov 17, 2024 • Last updated 31 minutes ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links NP Comment Toronto crowd told they’re ‘settlers,’ Kingston ceremony picketed by antizionists Get the latest from Tristin Hopper straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Nov 13, 2024 • Last updated 22 minutes ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada ‘They chose an Arabic song about peace for Gaza as the only song to play for a Remembrance Day service’ said a disappointed parent Get the latest from Adrian Humphreys straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Nov 11, 2024 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 5 minute read You […]
Descrease article font size Increase article font size On Remembrance Day it is important to stop, reflect and remember those who fought and died for freedom. However, many veterans face homelessness, poverty and mental health challenges, despite serving their country. Now, a B.C. organization aims to give them a better chance by giving them a […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News ‘I begin to wonder whether my service was really worth it. It’s mind-boggling that we are back to square one,’ says Percy Smith. Published Nov 11, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if […]
Article content Vancouver’s Remembrance Day ceremonies have been held at the cenotaph at Victory Square, 200 West Hastings St., since 1924. The 100th-anniversary event held on Monday included choirs and soloists, prayers and speeches, two minutes of silence at 11 a.m., and the laying of wreaths. Photographer Nick Procaylo was there and captured these images. […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News National The service of Chinese Canadian soldiers in the First and Second World Wars will be honoured by a new exhibition at the Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown Author of the article: The Canadian Press Nono Shen Published Nov 10, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save […]
With Remembrance Day coming, arguments about whether poppies should be worn are in full flow. Yet there is one issue that never seems to be heard in the annual debate that now marks this solemn occasion: while Britain fought the second world war to defeat Nazi Germany, putting its own existence as a free country […]
King Charles will lay wreaths at the Cenotaph and lead the nation in a two-minute silence at 11am to remember the dead who gave their lives in two world wars as well as those who have died in other conflicts involving British and Commonwealth forces. The Prince and Princess of Wales will join the king […]
Article content It looks like it could be a blustery Remembrance Day for B.C.’s South Coast. Environment and Climate Change Canada posted a special weather statement on Saturday, stating heavy rain and strong winds are in the forecast for Metro Vancouver, parts of Vancouver Island and the Fraser Valley from Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon. […]