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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Remembering the Canadian general who helped secure Dutch freedom during WWII
And finally, during the Second World War, Canadian Forces played a significant role in driving the Nazis out of the Netherlands. To this day, the Dutch have not forgotten the sacrifice our soldiers made. Mike Armstrong tells the story of the Canadian general who secured the country's freedom.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Canadian WWII veterans remembered and thanked during Apeldoorn parade through Dutch city
It is very hard not to be overwhelmed at the parade through Apeldoorn, Netherlands, led by Canadian veterans from the Second World War. Men and women who were part of the war effort 80 years ago were thanked by thousands and thousands. Apeldoorn remembers each year but only does the parade every five years. Global's Mike Armstrong reports.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
BVFD: Three cats dead after Bristol house fire
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Bristol, Virginia, Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of Norfolk Avenue on Thursday afternoon. A news release from the fire department said a one-story, single-family home had visible smoke from all four sides around 1 p.m. May Day protest in Bristol fighting against 'war on working people' Crews determined the fire started in the rear bedroom of the home, but the exact cause is undetermined as of Thursday evening. Bristol, Virginia Fire Chief Mike Armstrong noted in the release that the amount of debris and personal belongings in the home made moving through the house difficult for firefighters. According to the fire department, a male occupant inside the home escaped safely before firefighters arrived. No other residents were injured. Three cats died in the fire, the fire department reported. Crews were on scene for roughly two and a half hours. The Bristol Tennessee Fire Department also assisted in battling the fire. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bloc Quebecois struggling to win voters amid Trump trade war
The Bloc Quebecois is fighting to stay relevant – even in Quebec. Donald Trump's trade war has taken up much of the oxygen on the campaign trail. That's pushed issues the Bloc cares about a lot – provincial autonomy, the French language, and the environment – to the side. Mike Armstrong reports.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lantern construction begins for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi
HONOLULU (KHON2) — We're less than two months away from the 27th annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi. Be behind the scenes for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi Shinnyo-en Hawaiʻi and dozens of volunteers gathered at Griffith St. House on Beretania Street to begin constructing lanterns for the ceremony. 'Our volunteers are essential to ensuring this tradition continues, and we deeply appreciate the time and energy they give to support this meaningful event,' said Rev. Craig Yamamoto, Shinnyo-en Hawaii Community Relations Liaison. Mike Armstrong, from Kalihi, and his wife have been volunteering for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii since 2016. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news 'We do it just to show our stake in the community, but to also remember our loved ones that have passed, whether it's family or friends,' Armstrong explained. 'It's just a nice way to break away from everyday life and it's very quick place. To slow it down and remember where you come from, it's very special.' It's the first step to making sure all 6,000 candle-lit lanterns are set afloat from the canoes during the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26. Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi will be held at Ala Moana Beach Park with the theme 'Many Rivers, One Ocean' to honor fallen service members and loved ones. Check out more news from around Hawaii The ceremony will also be broadcast live on KHON2 and KHII from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
