George Lawrence Price is believed to be the last Commonwealth soldier killed in the First World War, dying just two minutes before armistice 100 years ago. His legacy is still deeply felt in the Belgian community where he died.
Calgary landlord refuses to pay locksmith after price nearly triples, no invoice provided
A Calgary landlord says she’s refusing to pay a local locksmith until they send her an invoice after they asked her to pay almost triple the quoted price.
Light rains keep Trump from WWI memorial in France
U.S. President Donald Trump could not attend a commemoration in France for U.S. soldiers and marines killed during the First World War on Saturday because rain made it impossible to arrange transport, the White House said.
Death toll in California wildfires rises to least 25 as blazes continue to rage
The death toll in a wildfire that tore through Northern California has risen to 23, the local sheriff said Saturday evening, bringing the total number of dead across the state to at least 25. The Butte County Sheriff said investigators discovered 14 additional bodies Saturday, three days after the fire broke out.
Immigration detainee seeks $65M in lawsuit against Ottawa for violating rights
A man who spent four years in immigration detention, including more than two years in solitary confinement, has launched a $65-million lawsuit against the Canadian government for alleging violating his Charter rights.
‘Thank you’ to veterans: Vimy Ridge 1st stop on Trudeau’s tour to mark 100 years since armistice
For Justin Trudeau and his Canadian delegation, there was an obvious place to start a weekend of commemorations marking the centenary of the armistice that ended the First World War: The still-pockmarked battlefield at Canada’s National Memorial at Vimy Ridge.
Death threats and burning effigies: Sir John A. Macdonald controversy gets extreme
The controversy over what to do with statues of Sir John A. Macdonald in Canada prompted CBC’s The National to dispatch Nick Purdon and Leonardo to Regina and Kingston to ask: ‘To remove or not to remove.’
How to watch and listen to CBC’s Remembrance Day special coverage
A century ago, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, World War I ended with the signing of the Armistice. On Nov. 11, we remember the more than 100,000 Canadians who died on the battlefields of Europe and in the Korean conflict.
Thousands march in Montreal to demand more action on climate change
An estimated 50,000 people marched in Montreal to show their support for climate action as part of a wider campaign with sister marches happening in cities throughout the province, Saturday.
Canadian-led movement aims to seize assets from dictators to remedy refugee crisis
The proposal will be one of the main recommendations of the World Refugee Council, a self-appointed body of two dozen global political figures, academics and civil-society representatives led by former Canadian foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy.