A Cape Breton veteran is being remembered as someone who uplifted his community, but wanted little praise for his hard work. A neighbour in Skeete's Whitney Pier community, Iris Crawford, said his impact will continue to be felt for many years to come. "A great activist for our Black community — he did more for people than people really knew," Crawford said. Veterans Affairs in Ottawa says there are only 25,500 veterans still alive in Canadawho served in World War II or the Korean War. For more stories about the experiences of Black Canadians — from anti-Black racism to success stories within the Black community — check out Being Black in Canada, a CBC project Black Canadians can be proud of.

Source: CBC News November 11, 2022 17:33 UTC