Artist Grace Edwards creates glass poppies for the Royal Canadian Legion

 As part of the Royal Canadian Legion's annual Remembrance Day campaign, millions of Canadians buy poppies, our national symbol of remembrance.   The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy store teams up with Canadian artists from across the country who are dedicated to remembering our wounded and fallen warriors. Today, Canadians can purchase

Ottawa Remembers

 Photos by Andre Gagne Pin on your poppy this weekend as Canadians gather from coast to coast in commemoration of those who gave their lives in service of our country. While the gathering at the National War Memorial attracts the largest of crowds, many areas across the city will be

Remembrance Day Across Ottawa

 Photos by Andre Gagne. This Friday, as we do every year, people from across Ottawa and the country will come together to stop and remember. To remember those who have fallen, remember those who served, and remember those who continue to defend our freedom. We have put together a list

Man’s Best Friend and Life Saver: Relieving the Symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Service Dogs

 PHOTO CREDIT: Sylvain Chartrand The bridge was high enough with sharp rocks beneath that ensured death would be imminent.  He carefully tucked his suicide note between the lamp and photo frame next to his friend’s favourite TV chair and headed out into the bitter night towards the bridge that he envisioned would