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In retirement, Frank Hawboldt continues to care for fellow vets

In retirement, Frank Hawboldt continues to care for fellow vets

Frank Hawboldt, now 75, first joined the Legion in 1963 while stationed in Gagetown, N.B.
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VIDEO: 92-year-old WWII veteran united with family of fallen soldier after decades-long search

VIDEO: 92-year-old WWII veteran united with family of fallen soldier after decades-long search

Oak Bay High students unknowingly enable connection after leaving cards on a grave in France
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Remembrance Day an emotional time for Island veteran

Remembrance Day an emotional time for Island veteran

Military police members asks to remember those living with PTSD as well
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B.C. girl raises $3,000 for Syrian children with annual hot-chocolate brew

B.C. girl raises $3,000 for Syrian children with annual hot-chocolate brew

Sweet fundraiser aims to help sibling quintet
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Ninety-seven year old retired major still journals peacekeeping missions

Ninety-seven year old retired major still journals peacekeeping missions

“You wondered how one human being could do something like that to another”
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Where to go for Remembrance Day in Greater Victoria?

Where to go for Remembrance Day in Greater Victoria?

There will be ceremonies taking place at various locations around the Capital Region, most beginning at 10:55 a.m. on Saturday, November 11.
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Old Memorial Arena flagpole raised once again

Old Memorial Arena flagpole raised once again

Royal Oak Burial Park raises salvaged flagpole for Canada 150th Remembrance Day
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Indigenous men renowned for activism and courage among those to receive honorary doctorates

Indigenous men renowned for activism and courage among those to receive honorary doctorates

Fall convocation markscompletion of academic studies for 1,396 UVic graduates
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Belmont High School seeks owner of long-lost medal

Belmont High School seeks owner of long-lost medal

Victory medal belongs to a Pt. G.A. Doty who served in WWI
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Noodlebox raises funds for mental health

Noodlebox raises funds for mental health

Noodlebox managing partner Jim Hayden and CEO Jeremy Wilson presented a $10,000 cheque to Canadian Mental Health Association program manager Jocelyn de Montmorency and employment job coach Geoff Moffett. The money was raised through the proceeds of Noodlebox sales in Greater Victoria on Sept. 20 and will benefit local programs such as Gatekeeper Training, where people are trained to help those who may be at risk of suicide.
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