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"War is terrible... but 5,000 Canadians did answer the call," said Gulf War veteran Bob Crane.

Reporting from Beijing —  When Li Yaqin was 16, she ate what her family could scavenge: dandelion leaves, alfalfa, rice sprouts, corn husks ground and pressed into cakes. As her college-age granddaughter quietly captured her on digital camera, the 73-year-old told of watching her father starve to death. “He was sleeping on the bed and couldn’t move because he was too hungry,” said Li, her jet-black bangs framing an expression taut with lingering despair. “He called me to pull him up, but when I tried to pull him up, he just rolled around in bed and couldn’t get up. And then he s...

Author of the article: Lorraine Payette  •  For Postmedia Network Publishing date: Feb 22, 2021  •  February 22, 2021  •  4 minute read  •  Chief Petty Officer Ken Truesdell served as a shipwright on HMCS Hallowell, part of the escort that led convoys across the Atlantic Ocean during WWII. He celebrates his 100th birthday on February 25. Supplied by Bill Beswetherick Photo by Bill Beswetherick Article content Second World War veteran Ken Truesdell, of Fox Run by the River residence in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands (TLTI), celebrates his 100th birthday on...

That community of about 50 families was known as Linnentown. The proclamation offered “a deep and sincere expression of apology and regret for the pain and loss stemming from this time and a sincere commitment to work toward better outcomes in all we do moving forward.” Hattie Whitehead, who was a child when her parents lost their home in Linnentown, said she appreciated the mayor's proclamation. “I felt good, as did all of the first descendants. This has been a long time coming, but the healing has started,” she said. “We appreciate what Mayor Girtz has done to work for atonement, ...

Register Staff Despite the challenges of the pandemic shut-downs, Napa Valley students have continued to create art. Arts Council Napa Valley (ACNV) began 2021 by recognizing 11 students from Calistoga to American Canyon for excellence in the arts. Each student was singled out by their teacher for “going beyond,” “always showing up,” and most importantly, “inspiring others.” ACNV judges agreed two studio art students at the high school and middle/elementary levels were deserving of honor, resulting in two ties in that category. Other students were rec...