On September 16, 2011, the Royal Canadian Mint was proud to announce that the sales of its 2010 25-cent poppy coin collector card had generated a donation of $100,000 to the Military Families Fund (MFF), a non-profit organization created to assist military families faced with unforeseen and often immediate needs that have resulted due to conditions of service. more...

Former military member supporting troops one candle at a time.
Last month Gold Canyon launched a Support Our Troops candle and nobody could be more thrilled than Barb Barrie, retired Canadian Forces member and current Gold Canyon product demonstrator. more...

When Canadian author Fay Maddison decided to write for military families she knew her 25 years as a Navy wife and mom would come in handy. But she says it was her experience as the daughter of a World War II veteran that inspired her to begin her foundation and write stories specifically for children of military families. more...
 

Highway of Heroes Coin to commemorate Canada’s fallen.The Highway of Heroes commemorative silver coin, which has a limited mintage of 25,000, can be ordered today by directly contacting the Royal Canadian Mint. more...

The Canadian Hero Fund is a student and youth-based organization that raises funds for post-secondary educational scholarships for the children of fallen soldiers. Founded in 2009, at the University of Toronto, students have raised over $200,000 over the last 24 months for the scholarship program. more...

This interview with Mike Blais, Founder of the Canadian Veterans Advocacy was conducted online recently by UBQ writer/editor Jill Kruse, widow of one of our fallen soldiers: Sgt Greg Kruse, KIA 12/27/2008  more...

Wreaths Across Canada has chosen to place a wreath on the headstone of every veteran buried in the National Military Cemetery in Ottawa, the first Sunday of every December starting December 4, 2011 at 1:30. more...

As part of its ongoing support of Canadian military families, Sears Canada Inc. is hosting a “Military Family Shopping Day” on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, offering Canadian Troops and their families the Sears employee discount this holiday season. more...

Ms. Gallant wanted to see the efforts of military spouses recognized. So in 2000 she started researching ways the government could officially recognize the work and value of military spouses. more...

Inns and B&Bs throughout the U.S. and Canada will honor active military and veterans by opening their doors with complimentary stays on November 10, 2011, in observance of Veteran’s Day. more...

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

This year marks the 17th year Americans celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Our neighbours to the south created a day dedicated to honouring their “unsung heroes” -- military spouses, in 1984. The day was created by then President of the United States, Ronald Regan. more...

Men, women, children, and canines were among more than 750 participants at the Walk for Valour Place on Saturday, April 23rd in Edmonton. Members of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and 49th Battalion... more...

 Project Healing Waters

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Canada (PHWFFC) provides an opportunity for wounded, injured, and disabled Canadian Forces members to participate in Fly Fishing events. more...

The We Remember project aims to cover the seven various denomination cemeteries of the area. Family survivors or descendants are invited to buy the In Memoriam auto-adhesive plaque and install it on the veteran’s gravestone. more...