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Dave Smith says no one in his family was too surprised when he told them he was going to quit his job as a major in the Canadian Armed Forces to fight in the muddy trenches of eastern Ukraine. “I actually never had to explain it to them. My brother, …
Read More »Toronto ‘triple threat’ teen inspires as world-class athlete, dancer and actress
As she crossed the finish line during the 200 metres at the Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile, in November, Toronto teenager Sheriauna Haase remembers how she felt. “In my head I was trying to play it cool but there’s no reason to. I just won a bronze medal and …
Read More »Family holds vigil in Toronto for Soleiman Faqiri seven years after his death in custody
The family of Soleiman Faqiri gathered in Yonge-Dundas Square Saturday night to mark the seventh anniversary of his death while in custody at a Lindsay, Ont., jail. The vigil comes days after a coroner’s inquest deemed Faqiri’s death a homicide. Faqiri died in 2016 in a segregation cell at the …
Read More »Ontario artist illustrates Canada Post holiday stamp collection
If you receive any cards this holiday season, you may want to take a look in the corner before you toss that envelope. There might be a tiny work of art done by Colborne, Ont. illustrator, Tim Zeltner. He was chosen to illustrate three snowy scenes for the annual Canada …
Read More »Volunteers a key part of the magic at annual Toronto Santa Claus Parade – Toronto
Dressing up as a skunk to march past eager crowds is among the highlights of Glenn French’s long tenure as a volunteer with the Toronto Santa Claus Parade. The 74-year-old has played various roles over the years – farmer, clown greeter, polar bear – but the event’s skunks have a …
Read More »A Winnipeg historian’s journey for family history – Winnipeg
Jody Perrun never got to meet his grandfather. Canadian Trooper John Clifford Brown died on Aug. 7, 1944. Stationed in France, he and 65 others were killed when American bombers misidentified their targets, dropping their bombs on a group of mostly Canadian soldiers. 250 soldiers were also wounded. Growing up, …
Read More »Toronto-area Holocaust survivor reflects on Israel-Hamas crisis
Descrease article font size Increase article font size From the comfort of her living room in Toronto, a Holocaust survivor shared what’s been keeping her awake at night. “It’s like the nightmares of my childhood are back. The horror that I went through is becoming so real now to me,” …
Read More »Former gang member shares story of redemption in hopes of helping others – Winnipeg
Tania Ross’s story is one of trauma, hope, forgiveness and redemption. The 43-year-old is originally from Opaskwayak First Nation in northern Manitoba and grew up in Winnipeg’s North End. “My life story, what I’ve been through, I have to share it now,” Ross told Global News. “My journey has been …
Read More »P.E.I. woman returns to houses that her father built entirely out of bottles – New Brunswick
A Prince Edward Island woman took a trip down memory lane this week, as she explored a magical place her father built more than 40 years ago. “It’s a really special place,” said Regeanne Arsenault, whose father built the original ‘Bottle Houses’ in Cape Egmont near Wellington, P.E.I. They were …
Read More »Manitoba addictions and mental health services struggling to keep up – Winnipeg
Marian Goldstone remembers a time when everything felt hopeless. “I didn’t realize how it was creeping up on me,” the Brandon, Man. resident said. Goldstone was in her late 40s when she started experiencing symptoms of mental illness. For 11 years, Goldstone couldn’t work or participate in day-to-day life with …
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