The brutal World War II Battle of the Scheldt
November 7, 2019
By MPP Toby Barrett To The Haldimand Press The First Canadian Army was instrumental in the Battle of the Scheldt, 75 years ago, which opened... ...read more
The history of training WWII soldiers to fly in Haldimand
November 7, 2019
By Karen Richardson To The Haldimand Press In 1939, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain approached the Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King with a... ...read more
Haldimand River Cats to play Remembrance Day hockey game: Tribute game to support Dunnville’s cadets
November 7, 2019
To The Haldimand Press CAYUGA—The Haldimand River Cats PeeWee BB female hockey team will be playing a special Remembrance Day hockey game in honour of... ...read more
How the poppy came to symbolize remembrance
November 7, 2019
By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press Fall is a time of familiar sights. The leaves changing colour and falling down as colder winds blow in,... ...read more
Local youth shines through work with veterans: Recipient of national Vimy Ridge award
November 7, 2019
By Mike Renzella To The Haldimand Press YORK—Local youth Andrew Poirier, 14, has a lot to be proud of in 2019. He is the recipient... ...read more
Caledonia Legion gifted lithograph by local artist
November 7, 2019
By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press CALEDONIA—Local artist Barb Patterson-Tuck has surprised the Legion in Caledonia with the donation of a localized piece of art... ...read more
Answering the call to serve in WWII
November 7, 2019
By Sheila Phibbs The Haldimand Press CALEDONIA—Hugh Patterson grew up as the fourth generation on the family’s Seneca Township (McClung Road) farm. In his late ...read more
Haldimand museums hosting various military-themed events
November 7, 2019
To The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—Haldimand County Museum & Archives in Cayuga is hosting a number of programs this November, including talks on WWI/WWII, a wartime... ...read more
Dunnville man dedicates his life to helping veterans in need
November 7, 2019
By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press DUNNVILLE—There is no question that when a person signs up for service they are going to face difficult situations... ...read more
Hagersville veteran reflects on his life in the Navy
November 7, 2019
By Melissa Turner The Haldimand Press HAGERSVILLE—George Roach is the current Sergeant at Arms of Legion Branch 164 (Hagersville) and a veteran of the Armed... ...read more