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Canada’s veteran population is dwindling fast
OTTAWA - Canada marked Remembrance Day on Tuesday - 80 years after the Second World War ended and 72 years since the end of the Korean War.Only a few thousand Canadian veterans of those conflicts are ...
Nov 11, 2025
Elder proves it's never too late to learn or to teach
When Louise Fraser shared her story, Darlene Brander said it brought tears to her eyes."She has an inspirational story that I think many people in the community and greater public want to hear more of...
Nov 11, 2025
Chief justice to stand in for Simon on Remembrance Day due to illness
Rideau Hall says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is recovering in hospital from a respiratory virus, leaving her unable to preside over the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa on Tuesday.Chief Justice Ri...
Nov 11, 2025
First Nation veteran reflects on journey as elite Canadian paratrooper
When Ross Alexson first joined the army, it was as a mobile support operator. It wasn't until a routine pick up of some airborne troops that he realized his military aspirations may be a little higher...
Nov 11, 2025
At Sweetgrass First Nation, veterans share untold stories of service, sacrifice and healing
The low hum of drums and the cry of bagpipes drifted through the community hall at Sweetgrass First Nation on Nov. 10 as veterans in berets and medals rose to their feet. Around them sat families, stu...
Nov 10, 2025
$833,000 investment in policing for Meadow Lake
The City of Meadow Lake will continue to receive support from the provincial government for policing.The province is providing $833,000 to the city through the Municipal Police Grants program in 2025-...
Nov 10, 2025
‘The craziest, best game’: Riders’ Lauther focused on Grey Cup after wild West Final
After a 12 years, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are going back to the Grey Cup.The Riders were able to beat the B.C. Lions in a neck-and-neck West Final on Saturday. The Green and White were just able ...
Nov 10, 2025
Jamie Nye: Riders’ West Final victory was all about belief
BEL13VE!The promotional playoff phrase for a generation of Rider Nation was no more prominent than the final minutes of an emotional and heart-stopping finish to the West Final."I'm sure there's peopl...
Nov 10, 2025
‘We can do this’: Second World War veteran reflects on women breaking barriers
In 1943, a couple of young girls were sitting on a farmhouse step, talking about the world beyond the fields - about uniforms and duty, and how nothing, not even their quiet town, felt untouched by th...
Nov 10, 2025
Canada Post submits overhaul plan to the federal government
Canada Post says it has submitted a plan to the federal government to transform its struggling business model into a financially sustainable postal service.Procurement Minister Jol Lightbound unveiled...
Nov 10, 2025