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In South Sudan, civil war veterans join army and police
More than 20,000 South Sudanese men and women, many of whom were killing each other just four years ago, took the oath together on August 30, 2022 in Juba, the…
Therapeutic Cannabis | Ottawa will spend $200 million a year on veterans
(OTTAWA) Ottawa is reimbursing a record number of veterans for medical cannabis use as new data reveals the federal government paid more than $150 million in the last fiscal year.…
Canadian tour of Notre-Dame de Paris | The work seen by four veterans
They all had a fine career when they were offered, almost 25 years ago, to dive into the adventure of Notre Dame of Paris. On the sidelines of the new…
Claims for compensation from veterans: the Anglo-Franco disparity still persists
Disparities in the processing of compensation claims for French-speaking and English-speaking veterans of the Canadian army persist despite promises to end the Department of Veterans Affairs, confirms a parliamentary report…
American veterans return for the 78th anniversary of D-Day
Posted on 06/06/2022 13:43 Update on 06/06/2022 15:58 FRANCEINFO Article written by The first ceremonies for the celebration of the 78th anniversary of D-Day have begun in Normandy. This year,…
American veterans back on the scene
Published on 06/03/2022 10:20 Update on 06/03/2022 10:20 FRANCE 2 Article written by They hadn’t been back for… 78 years. In Normandy, American veterans made the trip on the occasion…
Thirty veterans land in Normandy for the 78th anniversary of D-Day
Sorry, your browser does not support videos (Deauville) “It was a terrible day. It was only blood and water “around the boats which landed on June 6, 1944 in Normandy:…
Veterans end their mission to help Afghan interpreters
(Ottawa) What started as a 30-day fundraising campaign to help Afghan interpreters fleeing the Taliban turned into a painful, chaotic and frustrating eight-month operation for the Veterans Transition Network (RTV).…
Mental Disorders | “Magic mushrooms” as therapy being studied on veterans
(Salt Lake City) Magic mushrooms are gaining popularity in the United States as a treatment for mental disorders such as post-traumatic stress. This practice is slowly taking hold even in…
Veterans | The Bloc deplores the disparities between Francophones and Anglophones
(Montreal) The Bloc Québécois castigates Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) for not having acted to correct a situation that would put French-speaking veterans at a disadvantage compared to their English-speaking colleagues.…
Beijing Olympics: the veterans of the Canadian hockey team in 2018 have gold in their sights
Eric Staal knows the immense joy of winning Olympic gold. He is also aware of the pain of not winning a medal at the Games. And there are three Canadian…
Donbass veterans and volunteers ready to rise ‘in the millions’ against the Russians
At first glance, in Kiev, life goes on: bars are full, young people frolic on Maidan Square. But it is enough to tighten the microphone, Tuesday February 8, to understand…
Donbass veterans and volunteers ready to rise ‘in the millions’ against the Russians
At first glance, in Kiev, life goes on: bars are full, young people frolic on Maidan Square. But it is enough to tighten the microphone, Tuesday February 8, to understand…
Homeless veterans: Arnold Schwarzenegger gives 25 mini houses as a gift
American actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger donated 25 mini houses to homeless veterans in Los Angeles. The mini houses were installed last Thursday, a way for the actor…
Jade Charbonneau | A veteran’s journey just 20 years old!
Although she is only 20 years old, Jade Charbonneau has a well-rounded CV. This fall, she stars in a movie (The Time Harvester) and a series (Lou and Sophie). We…
Veterans Ombudsman says her recommendations are being ignored
(Ottawa) The Veterans Ombudsman says many sick and injured ex-soldiers and their families are fighting needlessly for access to federal supports and services because the government refuses to act on…
Veterans Affairs Canada | Ex-case manager reveals overwork
(Ottawa) A former Veterans Affairs Canada case manager speaks out against the overwhelming workload, lack of support and toxic work environment that she says puts critically disabled veterans at risk.…
November 11 | Joe Biden honors veterans
Sorry, your browser does not support videos (Washington) Joe Biden paid tribute Thursday to veterans, “pillars of America,” in a ceremony at Arlington Military Cemetery in suburban Washington, marking the…
Remembrance Day | Honoring the memory of veterans on a daily basis
November 11, 2021 marks the 100e anniversary of Remembrance Day in Canada. Since 1921, Canadians have gathered to honor the memory of the women and men who made the ultimate…