Category: National War Memorial

Events Observing Remembrance Day to Be Held Across the Country

The national Remembrance Day ceremony on Parliament Hill and countless local services across the country will commemorate Canada’s fallen soldiers tomorrow. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, who also holds the title of Canada’s Commander in Chief, will attend the national remembrance ceremony held annually on Nov. 11 at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Simon will be…


Ottawa Police Arrest Four People Amidst Protests

Ottawa police arrested four people in downtown Ottawa on June 30 as thousands came to the nation’s capital for Canada Day celebrations and protests. The Ontario Police Service (OPS) says it is investigating an incident at the National War Memorial where “an interaction with officers became confrontational and 1 officer was choked.” There’s a massive…


Ottawa Police Arrest Four People Amid Protests

Police arrested four people in downtown Ottawa on June 30 as thousands flocked to the nation’s capital for Canada Day celebrations and protests. The Ontario Police Service (OPS) says it is investigating an incident at the National War Memorial where “an interaction with officers became confrontational and 1 officer was choked.” “Other officers immediately responded,…


Canadian Forces Vet Completes First 1,000 Km of Protest Trek to Ottawa

When Canadian Armed Forces veteran James Topp and his small crew strolled into the southern Alberta municipality of Fort MacLeod on March 31, they reached a significant milestone on their journey to Ottawa to protest government mandates and an erosion of Canadian freedoms: 1,000 kilometres. Topp launched his Canada Marches movement on Feb. 20 at…


Canadian Forces Vet Completes First 1,000 Km of Protest Trek Against COVID Mandates to Ottawa

When Canadian Armed Forces veteran James Topp and his small crew strolled into the southern Alberta municipality of Fort MacLeod on March 31, they reached a significant milestone on their journey to Ottawa to protest government mandates and an erosion of Canadian freedoms: 1,000 kilometres. Topp launched his Canada Marches movement on Feb. 20 at…


Mom of Quebec Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Named Silver Cross Mother

OTTAWA—Josée Simard still recalls the spirit of playful mischief that ran through her daughter, Karine Blais, going back to grade school in rural Quebec. “Once we had a turtle at home. I was brushing my teeth, and she yelled, ’Mom, don’t brush your teeth with that brush!’” Simard said. It was the same one Blais…