As a tribute to author Farley Mowat, who died May 7 in Port Hope, Ont., the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa put on display some military treasures brought to Canada under his direction following the Second World War.
It was two days of fancy shooting and good times this past spring at the third annual Dominion Command Eight-Ball Championships held May 23-25 at Col. Paul Poisson Branch in Tecumseh, Ont.
Long-awaited changes to the New Veterans Charter have been recommended to address gaps in financial support, benefits for the most severely disabled and support for families, but veterans advocates are not yet ready to hang up their spurs.
Every year, in every corner of Canada, a huge collection of teachers, youth and Legionnaires come together to create art in the name of remembrance, giving life to the Legion’s annual poster and literary contests.
Exclusive Audio Edition: More than once Bud Hannam is mobbed by children during celebrations of the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
New Guide For Seniors Support Program
Statistics Canada reports the number of seniors (65+) in Canada is projected to increase to 9.8 million in 2036 and will represent about 25 per cent of the total population.
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