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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A couple of “outlaw bikers” were arrested on Monday in Sarnia, Ont., after police allege they disrupted a Remembrance Day ceremony being put on by a local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Sarnia police said wreath bearers were invited to march to a local cenotaph at…
Active-duty soldiers and veterans struggling to live up to the “hero” persona are coming forward to urge others to seek the help they need. One soldier stepping forward is Adam Moore. He began his service as a teenager, not even old enough to drink. “I started my career as a reservist, hurt my left knee…
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…
Not even the soggy weather could discourage the hundreds of people who came to the cenotaph in downtown Fredericton to pay their respects this Remembrance Day. Tom Matheson, who was in the crowd, says an hour in the rain is nothing compared to the sacrifices made by Canadian veterans. Get daily National news Get the…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A portrait sitting was held in Bedford, N.S. on Saturday to honour those who served in the Canadian Armed Forces. The series, ‘Honour Country Sacrifice,’ aims to give veterans the appreciation they deserve, according to photographer Trevor Godinho. Godinho’s project amplifies diversity, while celebrating those who dedicated…
Every year on Nov. 11, Winnipeg stands still. The bustling city pauses, taking a collective breath to honour the generations of men and women who have answered the call to serve. Remembrance Day in Winnipeg is a powerful testament to the city’s deep-rooted respect for its veterans and a reminder of the sacrifices made in…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Thousands of people gathered across Saskatchewan for Remembrance Day ceremonies to honour and pay respects to friends, family and fellow Canadians who served. Regina’s largest Remembrance Day ceremony took place Monday at the Brandt Centre while another occurred at the Cenotaph in Victoria Park. Herbert Bechdoldt has…
By Liam Casey The Canadian Press Posted November 11, 2024 1:30 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Several hundred people gathered outside the Ontario legislature in Toronto to honour veterans and remember those who died fighting for their country. Richard Rohmer, Canada’s oldest and most decorated general, says young…
Global News will livestream the Remembrance Day ceremony at the cenotaph in Halifax’s Grand Parade, just before 11 a.m.
A Canadian Forces veteran who served in Afghanistan says Canada should be a “world leader” on alternative therapies for treating veterans’ post-traumatic stress disorder and other post-combat trauma, including the use of psychedelics. Retired MCpl. Gordon Hurley says psychedelic treatments such as ketamine and psilocybin, or “magic mushrooms,” can give veterans “a breath of relief”…
