A RSS News feed from The War Amps for news about amputees and veterans affairs. en-us http://www.waramps.ca/news/home.html webmaster@waramps.ca When Annelise was born missing part of her left arm, her parents felt shocked, worried and very alone. The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program had a life-changing impact, allaying their fears and helping to put Annelise on the road to future independence. http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/other/2012-01-17.html http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/other/2012-01-17.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST, The War Amps of Canada, which stood shoulder to shoulder with Canada's Hong Kong Veterans in seeking redress and recognition, is pleased with the long-sought apology given Thursday in Tokyo to these Veterans by Japan. http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/hongkong/2011-12-08.html http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/hongkong/2011-12-08.html Thr, 8 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST, November 11th marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War, and is a day Canadians honour and remember those who have served and those who died. http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/videos/2011-11-01.html http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/videos/2011-11-01.html Wed, 1 Nov 2011 10:00:00 EST, The National Council of Veteran Associations (representing 58 member-organizations) has written to the Prime Minister to express its serious concerns as to the declared intention of the Government that many Federal Budgets are to be potentially reduced and that substantial financial cuts will have to be exercised by individual Departments, including Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/veterans/2011-10-26.html http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/veterans/2011-10-26.html Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EST, Since 1918, The War Amps philosophy has been to "accentuate the positive" in facing and overcoming an amputation. This is the theme of the 2011 address label mailing going out to Canadians starting this week. http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/address_labels/2011-10-17.html http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/address_labels/2011-10-17.html Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EST, Losing part of her right leg in a boating accident has given Rebecca Mideros, 7, a special interest in spreading The War Amps PLAYSAFE message to other children. http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/champ/2011-10-04.html http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/champ/2011-10-04.html Fri, 4 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST, The National Council of Veteran Associations (NCVA) is pleased with today's announcement by Defence Minister Peter MacKay that the Government will restore the historic "royal" designation to the Canadian navy and air force. http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/veterans/2011-08-16.html http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/veterans/2011-08-16.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EST, A War Amps video vignette about the Canadian Army Film Unit in the Second World War has won a Gold Award at the recent WorldFest-Houston Film Festival in Texas. http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/videos/2011-05-25.html http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/videos/2011-05-25.html Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:00 EST, This year marks the 65th anniversary of The War Amps Key Tag Service. Canadians receiving their 2011 key tags will learn how their support of this valuable service allows the Association to continue its tradition of “amputees helping amputees.” http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/keytags/2011-01-17.html http://www.waramps.ca/newsroom/archives/keytags/2011-01-17.html Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST,