Second World War

• WWII-era grenades dropped off at front counter of Vernon RCMP station

  A Vernon, B.C., man had good intentions when he packed up a couple of Second World War-era grenades and dropped them off at an RCMP station.

  Crime

  Apr 11
  
• New sign honours the legacy of Manitoba’s Dufferin Gang, ahead of Remembrance Day

  A new sign on Dufferin Avenue in Selkirk, Man., tells the story of a group of 31 men and women from the community who enlisted to fight in the Second World War.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2023
  
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• Forgotten Veterans: The Americans who died fighting for Canada in WWII

  Nearly 9,000 Americans volunteered to fight for Canada before the U.S. had officially entered the Second World War. But many say their sacrifices have been forgotten.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2023
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• 42 Canadian veterans honoured for special ceremony inside Quebec hospital

  The special dedication was held to honour the sacrifices Canada's war dead made in both wars to defend the country.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2023
• Calgary-made film tells story of Canadian soldiers who rescued Italian orphan during Second World War

  A Calgary-made film tells the story of a group of Canadian soldiers who rescued Gino, a five-year-old Italian orphan, during the Second World War.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2023
• Renewed calls to take down Nazi-linked Ukraine monuments in Edmonton

  The fallout continued over Parliament's recognition of a man who fought for the Nazis and there are now renewed calls to remove two monuments in Edmonton with ties to the regime.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
• Jewish group says an ‘apology is owed’ after MPs honoured man who fought for Nazis

  During Zelenskyy's visit to Ottawa on Friday, MPs honoured a 98-year-old veteran who faught for The First Ukrainian Division: a voluntary unit under the command of Nazis.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2023
• Veteran and retired CN employee celebrates 100th birthday touring Canada by train

  Bill Hamill's birthday wish was to take one more train ride across the country to see his younger brother Bob.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 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
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• European immigrants who came to Halifax after WWII return 75 years later

  Henrik Ziernfeld and Matija Sedej, both in their 90s, arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax on May 19, 1948, after fleeing a war-torn Europe.

  Canada

  May 20, 2023