News Items tag as: Remembrance Day 2015

Nude marcher joins Kelowna Remembrance Day parade
November 12, 2015 - 10:48 AM

KELOWNA - A man in the buff tried to join the Remembrance Day parade in downtown Kelowna yesterday.
IN PHOTOS: Remembrance Day 2015 in Kamloops
November 11, 2015 - 4:49 PM

Scenes from a sunny Remembrance Day in Riverside Park in Kamloops.
Kelowna's Greenway tree emerges as symbol for Remembrance Day
November 11, 2015 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA - The fairies of the Mission Creek Greenway are still tending to a lonely green tree in a forest of yellow leaves this November, but perhaps for the first time, they’ve got people talking about a different holiday.
Kamloops Legion plays big role in veterans' lives; future uncertain
November 11, 2015 - 2:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - The Royal Canadian Legion is top of mind when Remembrance Day rolls around each year, whether it's the poppy campaign or the services held on Nov. 11, but during the rest of the year the organization is facing challenges.
IN PHOTOS: Remembrance Day in Kelowna
November 11, 2015 - 1:39 PM

Scenes from a sunny Remembrance Day at the cenotaph in Kelowna.
Kelowna man supporting the troops every day with big rig wrapped in tribute
November 11, 2015 - 1:00 PM

KELOWNA - A Kelowna man is doing his part to bring awareness to the plight of veterans - and not just on Remembrance Day.
Keeping memories of sacrifice alive during Veteran's Week
November 11, 2015 - 11:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - "As the hind of the company reached the street corner about a hundred feet away a shell landed in their midst. About six men went down… The Company Commander lay on his face with the back of his head sheared off… Three other men were killed and lay beside him. The Company Sergeant Major had his leg blown off just above the knee and several men had less severe injuries.

Never forget: Students give us something to think about this Remembrance Day
November 11, 2015 - 10:30 AM

“THE SOLDIERS… DESERVE TO BE REMEMBERED AND HONOURED”

Poppy important marketing and remembrance symbol for Royal Canadian Legion
November 11, 2015 - 9:30 AM

HALIFAX - There was a time when a poppy adorning an umbrella just didn't cut it with members of a Royal Canadian Legion committee.

Okanagan musician honours uncle with Remembrance Day song
November 11, 2015 - 8:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A local musician thinks the Remembrance Day song he recorded 10 years ago about his uncle's wartime experience should underscore the futility of war for a new generation.

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