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Parksville will expand commemorative veteran banner program this year

The banners will be displayed from Oct. 5 through November, according to a release from the city.

Parksville to provide letter of support, matching funding to homeless veterans initiative

There are 19 homeless veterans in the Oceanside and Comox Valley regions — about 17 per cent are women, according to Sgt. Bill Webb (retired).

“Oh Jim, they’re waiting for you to die” — The case of a Canadian soldier tortured by his country’s military police

In 1968, while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces in Lahr, Germany, Corporal Jim Enright was tortured by Canadian Military Police. His severe injuries crippled him for life.

Parksville honours veterans with commemorative banners

The banners will be displayed from Oct. 13 through November along Highway 19A between McMillan and McVickers streets.
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