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When they say no

November 11, 2016

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Finding happily ever after

November 11, 2016

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This side of the ocean

November 11, 2016

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35 years on the ground

November 11, 2016

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A little right rudder

Nov 11, 2016
As one of the last remaining Lancaster Bomber pilots still breathing, this tale should be most unique.
Veteran Stories

Not yet 18 and fighting for freedom

Nov 11, 2016
Autobiography by Audrey Yorke, the proud owner of the 1939-45 Defence Medal and the Defence Medal.
Veteran Stories

They don’t call them ‘Spitfire’ for nothing

Nov 09, 2016
Now 93, Lieutenant-General William Kier Carr continues to achieve extraordinary things.
Inspirational Life

Dispelling the shadows, one survivor at a time

Oct 28, 2016
Edwina, a resident at Red Oak Retirement Residence in Kanata, was astonished that she was being given this award.
Innovative Programs

Avast me hearties! Can ye find me hidden treasure?

Oct 03, 2016
Finding Captain Jean Benoit-Aubery’s treasure is the only way you’re ever going to escape. Are you up for it?
Innovative Programs

Better than bingo

Aug 29, 2016
Pokémon Go, the summer’s smash-hit smartphone game arrived at Cedarvale Lodge Retirement Residence in Keswick only nine days after its release in Canada.
Innovative Programs

Chick this out

Aug 23, 2016
Residents and staff visited the incubator often, and a few residents pulled up chairs and waited for the chicks to hatch.
Innovative Programs

You’ve got mail

Aug 15, 2016
Island Park Retirement Residence’s first dive into the Cyber Seniors program was a hit.
Peninsula Retirement Residence

Colouring the world happy

Jul 25, 2016
The art show, which happened in April at Peninsula, was a huge success, with residents and staff stopping in to enjoy Celia’s work.
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