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Jack Maclean Mason of Chippawa, was a Flight Lieutenant for Canada in World War II. His son Gary Mason, a journalist with the Globe & Mail spoke to The Source about his father's participation in the war and the article he wrote about his dad 73 years later. Source Producers Mark Bennett and Mark Wikobrado bring you this story.

Canadian author Ted Barris tells the Canadian story of "The Great Escape" and the local connection to Niagara.

Best-Selling Author & Military Historian Tim Cook joins Mike Balsom via Zoom to discuss his latest book, "The Fight for History." It takes a look at Canada's participation in World War II and how we've viewed that over the years.

Kathleen Powell, Supervisor of Historical Services for the City of St. Catharines joins Mike Balsom in studio to discuss the "Coming Home" exhibit currently on display at the St. Catharines Museum at Lock 3. The exhibit looks at the city at the end of World War II when soldiers returned home to the Garden City.

Graham Noseworthy of the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 24 in St. Catharines joins Mike Balsom in studio to talk about the 2020 Poppy Campaign and how it had to be altered to keep veterans and Legion members safe.

West St. Catharines resident Dennis Dawson stopped by the YourTV Studio to talk to Mike Balsom about his Father, "Pudge" Dawson and his service during World War II for Canada. Pudge was part of "The Dauntless Four".

Source Producer Stephen Parr visited the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton to get a close-up look at the infamous Lancaster Bomber aircraft. He spoke with Chief Pilot, Leon Evans.

The Niagara Military Museum recently launched their Black Military History of Niagara Travelling Exhibit recently. The exhibit showcases the many contributions and accolades of Black Niagara Soldiers over the past 200 years. The first stop for the exhibit is Robert Land Academy. Source reporter Brenda Schultz brings you this report.

Sharon Chandler, the daughter of Canadian War hero and St. Catharines born Leonard Birchall shares the story of her father and his liberation as a POW in World War II.

Kelly George is a Port Dalhousie resident with concerns about parking and traffic once all the new developments are completed in her community. She joins Mike Balsom via Zoom to discuss her thoughts.

Hank Beekhuis, President of the Port Dalhousie Conservancy joins Mike Balsom via Zoom for a discussion on development in the Waterfront Community.

Jasmine Marra, VP of Marketing at bromwich + smith discusses the results of a recent survey on how Canadians have been impacted by the Pandemic and some solutions on how to recover financially. Mike Balsom has more.