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CTV News
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Local veteran celebrates 101st birthday
George Ferguson celebrates his 101st birthday with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Orillia. George Ferguson celebrates his 101st birthday with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Orillia. George Ferguson was surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as he celebrated his 101st birthday on Saturday at the Leacock Care Centre Orillia. Ferguson served in the infantry division of the Canadian military during the Second World War. 80 years later, the centenarian walks with nothing more than a walker and can still speak very clearly. 'I feel like a young fella,' joked Ferguson. 'The more laughter you get, it's better than all the pills in the world.' Ferguson and his family note that his sense of humour is part of his secret for living past his 100th birthday. 'His jokes are pretty funny and unique,' said Aiden Joseph, one of his great-grandchildren. 'He's just a really funny guy and that's where I get my funniness from.' Some of his other secrets: playing the harmonica and shooting pool 'Honestly, he's doing better than I am,' said Jacob Joseph, another one of Ferguson's great-grandchildren. 'He's always up and around. I've never seen a dull moment with him.' Ferguson, jokingly downplaying his remarkable age, chalked it back to his humble and simple mindset. 'I just live a normal life. I haven't done anything fantastic,' continued Ferguson. 'Get up in the morning, get something to eat and I'm all set. My feet hit the floor, I'm okay.' His family and staff at the Leacock Care Centre confirm he continues to play his harmonica and shoot pool almost every day. 'He's just had a great life. He stays active all the time, he doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke and he just loves to get around and meet people,' said Brett Langsford, Ferguson's stepson. 'We'll see him for 102 as well.'
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Why only U.S. fighter jets responded to the alleged plane hijacking in Vancouver
American fighter jets were quick to respond when a small plane was allegedly hijacked and landed at the Vancouver International Airport on Tuesday. But why weren't Canadian jets sent instead? Liam Britten explains.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Why only U.S. fighter jets responded to the alleged plane hijacking in Vancouver
American fighter jets were quick to respond when a small plane was allegedly hijacked and landed at the Vancouver International Airport on Tuesday. But why weren't Canadian jets sent instead? Liam Britten explains.
CBC
18-07-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Why only U.S. fighter jets responded to the alleged plane hijacking in Vancouver
American fighter jets were quick to respond when a small plane was allegedly hijacked and landed at the Vancouver International Airport on Tuesday. But why weren't Canadian jets sent instead? Liam Britten explains.
CBC
16-07-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Canadian military ends wildfire operation in Garden Hill Anisininew Nation
After helping over 1,500 people escape a wildfire near Garden Hill Anisininew Nation, the Canadian military is ending its wildfire evacuation efforts in northeastern Manitoba. Manitoba is experiencing its worst wildfire season in 30 years and more than 10,000 square kilometres of land has burned. Fires remain out of control near evacuated communities, including Garden Hill, Lynn Lake, Marcel Colomb First Nation and Leaf Rapids. A week ago, a full evacuation was ordered for Garden Hill due to a wildfire that continues to threaten the community of more than 4,500 people on the north shore of Island Lake, about 475 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. Management of wildfire evacuation efforts in Garden Hill were again within the province's capability as of 7:30 p.m. CT Monday, the Department of National Defence said in a news release on Wednesday morning. The conditions also met the threshold for the military's personnel and equipment to return to their home units, the release said. Over 1,500 people were evacuated from Garden Hill by the Armed Forces since July 9, the Department of National Defence said. The number of military personnel involved fluctuated, but over 60 Canadian Armed Forces members were deployed to directly support the operation at its peak, the Department of National Defence said. Four Hercules aircraft were also used at the height of the operation.
