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Veteran Stories

When they say no

Don Monroe, a Flying Officer and flight instructor in the Royal Canadian Air Force, squinted, trying to see past the blizzard that had destroyed his visibility.
Veteran Stories

Finding happily ever after

In the fall of 1944, the hum of a single airplane broke their serenity as it streaked across the sky.
Veteran Stories

This side of the ocean

By 1944 World War II was more than half over, Bernice was only 18 when she signed up for the army.
Veteran Stories

35 years on the ground

The siren wailed, breaking the night’s calm. Quartermaster Sergeant John Stringer assembled with the rest of the crew.
Veteran Stories

They don’t call them ‘Spitfire’ for nothing

Now 93, Lieutenant-General William Kier Carr continues to achieve extraordinary things.
Inspirational Life

Dispelling the shadows, one survivor at a time

Edwina, a resident at Red Oak Retirement Residence in Kanata, was astonished that she was being given this award.
Pacifica Retirement Residence

Not the same old story

When award-winning filmmaker Wim Roozeboom moved into Pacifica Retirement Residence at the age of 93, there was still some space in his trophy cabinet for another crowning achievement.
Innovative Programs

After 10 years, Ted is finally back on the dance floor

It is one of the first times Ted Phillips has danced in nearly 10 years.
Giving Back

77-year-old Sandra started a charity for homeless seniors

You know you’re well liked when the dishwasher signs a petition to name you resident of the year.