News by subject: VET

Veterans Affairs Canada invites you to a new commemorative exhibit?The Edge of Peace. Starting November 4, this multimedia presentation will run throughout Veterans' Week from dusk until 10:30 p.m., at Confederation Park in Ottawa.  The exhibit...

This media kit is intended for journalists who cover Remembrance Day. We offer a multitude of resources that could interest your audience and readers. Did you know that Library and Archives Canada has, without a doubt,...

Côte-des-Neiges?Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Borough Mayor Sue Montgomery will take part in the Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday, November 4, 2018. She will be joined by dignitaries, including the Honourable Marc Garneau, MP for...

Media are invited to a behind-the-scenes tour of the new, interactive, commemorative exhibit?The Edge of Peace. On November 5, 2018, Lucion Média, the Canadian company that created this modern presentation, will provide media a guided tour through...

The Safariland Group ("Safariland"),  a leading global manufacturer of a broad range of safety and survivability products for the public safety, military, professional, and outdoor markets, announces the Lionhearted project, a national collaboration...

Warriors and families bonded with each other at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park during a surf day organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). To welcome the warriors, a crowd lined the entrance to the beach, displayed the color guard, played bag pipes,...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will preside over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at the Canadian War Museum, on Tuesday, November 6, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. The...

On Tuesday, November 6, the annual ceremony honouring Canadian Armed Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice will take place at Manulife's global headquarters in Toronto. As a gesture of gratitude and remembrance,...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence along with the Honourable George Furey, Speaker of the Senate, and the Honourable Geoff Regan, Speaker of the House of Commons, will host the...

Veterans Affairs Canada invites you to a ceremony in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Valenciennes and to commemorate Canada's last Victoria Cross recipient of the Hundred Days Offensive, Sergeant Hugh Cairns,...

What: The Royal Canadian Mint has launched a $2 circulation coin honouring the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, the historic peace treaty that ended the First World War on November 11, 1918. Be among the first to collect the coloured version of...

SBA Administrator Linda McMahon and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie today announced a new partnership dedicated to supporting Veteran small businesses. Administrator McMahon and Secretary...

On Monday, November 12, for the 18th consecutive year, Golden Corral restaurants across the country will once again thank more than 300,000 active duty and retired United States military personnel for their service with a free dinner buffet and...

This Veterans Day Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires locations nationwide are showing thanks and appreciation to those who serve and have served by offering all active and retired military members and first responders free "Checks for Vets," plus...

MTF Biologics, the world's largest tissue bank, and Academy Medical, a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that specializes in providing medical products, tissues and devices to government agencies, have joined forces to...

Wounded warriors and their daughters bonded and spent quality time together at Seagrove Park in Del Mar at a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event. The warriors and their daughters worked on crafts, created journals to...

As part of a long-standing tradition of giving back and honoring U.S. military men and women, Little Caesars® Pizza is offering all United States Armed Forces veterans and active military a free $5 HOT-N-READY® Lunch Combo at participating stores...

True Patriot Love Foundation and GardaWorld are proud to announce the expansion of the Veterans Transition Network  program to support female Veterans in Quebec. The program, the first of its kind in the province, is designed to support women...

Dean L. Smith, MD, MBI, joins GlobalMed as Chief Medical Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Government Relations, effective Nov. 1. Dr. Smith brings to GlobalMed nearly two decades of telehealth, medical...

In honor of Veterans Day, and to thank veterans, active duty military and reservists for their service, Red Lobster® is offering a free appetizer or dessert on Sunday, November 11 and Monday, November 12. Guests only need to show a valid military ID...

Polysleep, a leading Canadian hybrid foam mattress innovator, launches today the VETS Canada Fundraising Campaign, #polysleepforpeace. The initiative uses the grassroots ethos of the non-profit organization and the power of everyday people to raise...

Dunkin' will once again celebrate Veterans Day with a sweet salute to those who serve our country. On Sunday, November 11, at participating Dunkin' restaurants nationwide, veterans and active duty military are eligible to receive a free donut of...

Many medical experts believe that having family close by can help patients heal faster. However, when American service members and veterans need medical care far from home, it can be costly to have their families close to them. For 80 years, Suave...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence along with the Honourable George Furey, Speaker of the Senate, and the Honourable Geoff Regan, Speaker of the House of Commons, will host the...

W.M. Barr & Company, Inc. ("W.M. Barr") is proud to announce their partnership with Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit that sends Care Packages to our Nation's Heroes to say "Thank You" to all who serve. The partnership developed through a new product...

In keeping with tradition, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews is celebrating Veterans Day by giving back to the brave men and women of the military. On Sunday, Nov. 11, the Gourmet Burger Authoritytm is honoring all veterans and active duty military...

Veterans Affairs Canada invites you to a ceremony in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Valenciennes and to commemorate Canada's last Victoria Cross recipient of the Hundred Days Offensive, Sergeant Hugh Cairns,...

This Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11, 2018, Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar is on a mission to proudly serve one million free meals to neighborhood military heroes. For the 11th year, Applebee's restaurants nationwide will invite all veterans...

When Hurricane Michael tore through the southeastern U.S. last month, it destroyed thousands of homes and left more than 250,000 people without power, water, basic necessities, and strained emergency response resources.  One of the hardest hit areas...

This Veterans Day, BJ's Restaurants, Inc. invites all current and retired military to enjoy a free entree as a thank you for their service. Plus, for the entire month, our military heroes can enjoy a free Pizookie® donated by BJ's, Dr Pepper and our...

Sometimes, a reliable set of wheels is all that stands between a veteran and their dreams. This month, more than 100 veterans and their  families will be getting keys to newly-refurbished vehicles as part of Progressive's sixth annual Keys to...

What: The Royal Canadian Mint has launched a $2 circulation coin honouring the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, the historic peace treaty that ended the First World War on November 11, 1918. Be among the first to collect the coloured version of...

Super 8® by Wyndham, the world's largest economy hotel brand, today announced it will auction to the public its critically-acclaimed, one-of-a-kind hotel-inspired concept car ROADM8 and additional Super 8-themed items, with 100 percent of the auction...

The Royal Canadian Legion's Dominion President, Thomas D. Irvine, CD, is proud and honoured to present this year's National Silver Cross Mother to Canada. Ms. Anita Cenerini of Winnipeg, Manitoba will represent the nation with this title until the...

The public is invited to an open house at the Southwestern Veterans' Center (SWVC) at 7060 Highland Dr., Pittsburgh, noon to 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2. The SWVC is one of six veterans' homes operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and...

Earlier, the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission (WW1CC), the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS), and Washington National Cathedral, announced a national BELLS OF PEACE campaign. The BELLS...

To mark the Remembrance Period and the 100th anniversary of the Armistice this year, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) in partnership with The Royal Canadian Legion (the Legion) unveiled details of its National Poppy Campaign initiative. For the fifth year...

What: The Royal Canadian Mint has launched a $2 circulation coin honouring the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, the historic peace treaty that ended the First World War on November 11, 1918. Be among the first to collect the coloured version of...

Wounded warriors and their families learned more about warrior support programs during a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event. Participants gathered to spend quality time and have spooky fun at Monster Mini Golf, a family entertainment venue in Coral...

What: The Royal Canadian Mint has launched a $2 circulation coin honouring the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, the historic peace treaty that ended the First World War on November 11, 1918. Be among the first to collect the coloured version of...

Monday, November 12th, Kings Family Restaurant will be celebrating Veterans Day with a free meal for all veterans and active military members. The free entrée choices include Double Down Breakfast, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy Breakfast, Classic Burger,...

The Carrington Charitable Foundation's (CCF) 8th Annual Golf Classic raised over $1.7 million to fund programs that support wounded American Veterans and their families. Over 260 golfers participated in the annual event, which took place October 8 at...

Newswise -- The American Association of Endodontists is expressing its gratitude to members who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces by launching a month-long social media campaign this November. "The AAE greatly appreciates the many brave men and...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today on the national Stakeholder Summit: "The national summit is an important opportunity for Veterans Affairs...

On October 31, at VIA Rail's Ottawa station, Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, President and CEO of VIA Rail Canada, and Thomas D. Irwin, CD, Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion, will proceed with a special unveiling to pay tribute to Canadian...

In recognition of nearly a century of tireless service to Regina's veterans community, The Brandt Group of Companies is proud to demonstrate their support for the Royal Canadian Legion, Regina Branch 001 with a cash donation of $5000....

Canadian veterans will be strapping on their tool belts and hard hats on Thursday, November 1st to lend a hand for the day building homes on Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa's (Habitat GO) development in Orléans. Sponsored by Lockheed Martin...

The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission (WWICC) is proud to join the Society of the Honor Guard, Society of the Honor Guard- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS) and Washington National Cathedral, to host a national commemoration called "Bells of...

On October 15, 2018 Strategy and Management Services, Inc. (SAMS) was named the Minority Veteran Business Enterprise of the Year by the National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA). This award is reserved for companies that are at least 51%...

It is only natural to think about the freedoms Americans have won as a result of the sacrifices made by veterans of the armed forces. As Veterans Day approaches, along with the parades and retail sales, award-winning author and speaker Melissa Lyons...