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100-year-old veteran remembers the fallen

100-year-old veteran remembers the fallen

Each Remembrance Day serves as a poignant reminder of the tremendous price paid by these brave individuals.
One last brush with the Landing Artists creative co-op this month

One last brush with the Landing Artists creative co-op this month

A longstanding artist cooperative will draw to a close at the end of this month, as four members of the Landing Artists bid farewell to the influential movement through a poignant showcase of distinctive works. 
The lasting legacy of Canadian war amputee veterans

The lasting legacy of Canadian war amputee veterans

United by the common bond of amputation, amputees from the First World War, along with those from the Second World War and Korean War, were instrumental in pushing for advancements in prosthetic technology.
Climate council slams B.C. emissions plan, urges ban on new gas hookups

Climate council slams B.C. emissions plan, urges ban on new gas hookups

BC Climate Solutions Council told government its plan relies too much on renewable natural gas, instead of tested technologies like heat pumps.
The poppy is a powerful symbol of remembrance

The poppy is a powerful symbol of remembrance

The red flower also is the symbol of the Legion’s poppy campaign, raising funds to support veterans and their families in need.
'A part of something bigger than themselves': Students clean veterans' gravestones

'A part of something bigger than themselves': Students clean veterans' gravestones

Sunshine Coast students carry on the work Second World War veteran and late Gibsons Legion president Larry Boyd started a decade ago.
The courage of young women and men

The courage of young women and men

If you were in the Canadian army, navy, air force or merchant navy, you may be eligible to receive France's highest award, the National Order of the Legion of Honour.
Remembrance Day: West Van 101-year-old recalls service in bomber squadron

Remembrance Day: West Van 101-year-old recalls service in bomber squadron

There are few people left who can share their story about life in the Second World War. Gordon Cowley is sharing his.
Lee takes on another year as SCRD Chair

Lee takes on another year as SCRD Chair

Area A's Leonard Lee to chair and Sechelt director Alton Toth to be vice-chair of Sunshine Coast Regional District board for the coming year.
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Remembrance Day

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Remembrance Day