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November 11, 2011

OTTAWA - From big cities to small villages, Canadians of all ages gather today amid the mournful skirl of bagpipes and tears to honour the country's war dead.

Bros head to Ottawa to honour grandpa

November 10, 2011

This year will mark the first Remembrance Day Spencer and Nolan Madden spend without their grandfather, but the two are making a trek to keep his memory alive.

Ex-fighter pilots relish unlikely reunion

November 10, 2011

Risking their lives in the skies over Europe during the Second World War, they knew each other simply as Junior Jones and Hermie.

How will we be remembered in Afghanistan?

November 10, 2011

That Canadian soldiers were able to hold Kandahar is key to the reconstruction of Afghanistan. And it’s too bad that not enough Canadians know that.

Canada’s training mission in Afghanistan

November 10, 2011

Canadian Forces Col. Mike Minor is the NATO commander in charge of the Advisory Group to the Kabul Military Training Centre (the largest Afghan army training facility) talks about Canada’s legacy in Afghanistan.  

Afghan women more visible in public life

November 10, 2011

When Afghan women and girls found in December 2001 that they were no longer under state-imposed house arrest, they peered out at a country in ruins.

We asked: How will you remember Canada?

November 10, 2011

Metro asked Afghans how they will remember Canada.

Honouring fallen soldiers

November 09, 2011

The solemnity of Nov. 11 should never be forgotten. Our thoughts turn to the fallen and to the families they left behind. Here’s a playlist of songs that commemorate this day beyond the traditional playing of The Last Post.

Poppy boxes stolen from Hamilton Tim Hortons stores

November 03, 2011

HAMILTON, Ont. - Hamilton police say poppy donation boxes were stolen from two Tim Hortons restaurants this morning.

Editorial Cartoon for November 12, 2010

November 12, 2010

Which way is the exit again?

The real meaning of sacrifice

November 12, 2010

Sacrifice is a common word heard on Remembrance Day, but few understand the true meaning of the word, says Warrant Officer Patrick Tower.

In Pictures: Remembrance Day in Edmonton

November 12, 2010

Thousands gathered at the Butterdome in Edmonton to pay their respects to Canada's military both past and present.

In Pictures: Remembrance Day in Calgary

November 11, 2010

Calgarians paid tribute to Canadian soldiers at several Remembrance Day services across the city.

In Pictures: Remembrance Day in Vancouver

November 11, 2010

Thousands of Vancouverites gathered around the Cenotaph at Victory Square on Thursday to honour the country’s soldiers, past and present, during the city’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony.

In Pictures: Remembrance Day in Ottawa

November 11, 2010

Tens of thousands of people gathered at Ottawa's National War Memorial for Remembrance Day Thursday to honour those who fought for the country.

In Pictures: Remembrance Day In Halifax

November 11, 2010

Hundreds of people came out for today's Remembrance Day ceremony at Grand Parade in Halifax. The ceremony was one of 20 to take place across HRM.

Editorial Cartoon for November 11, 2010

November 11, 2010

Lest we forget...

Hollywood marches along with the war machine

November 10, 2010

When honoring the fallen this Remembrance Day, don’t be shocked if gung-ho images of a Hollywood war movie spring to mind.

Editorial Cartoon for November 10, 2010

November 10, 2010

A poppy is a poppy.

The Cheat Sheet: Remembrance Day edition

November 10, 2010

On this Remembrance Day, we've picked a few items that aren't funny or viral and cute — they are important. On the 11th day of the 11th month, please read and remember.

Honouring veterans across city

November 10, 2010

Several Remembrance Day services will be held across Calgary this Nov. 11.

MRU honouring military with scholarships

November 05, 2010

Mount Royal University will be honouring former students and staff who served in the military by awarding scholarships in their names.

It’s poppy time once again

October 27, 2010

A different sea of red is about to hit Calgary as poppies began being distributed yesterday.

Thousands amass at War Memorial to pay tribute to war vets

November 11, 2009

“It’s so beautiful,” said World War II veteran Sgt. Robert Guy at the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial. The 91-year-old attends the ceremony every year he is able.

Fought-for freedom is the key to human rights

November 11, 2009

Today, at 11 a.m., I’ll bow my head and remember the men and women who have given their lives to this nation in war.

Teaching tool or ‘tacky’?

November 10, 2009

Disrespectful? Or a clever way to teach younger generations about the merits of war?

Remembrance Day: Life as a P.O.W. Video Available

November 11, 2008

The war years meant years of suffering for our veterans, sacrifices that we should honour this Remembrance Day.

Remembrance Day: Veterans, Young and Old Video Available

November 11, 2008

There's a new era of war veterans in Canada, but most of us are slow to recognize them.


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