Behind the Headlines: Second World War veteran reflects on women breaking barriers

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At 18, Ruth Bond-Martinson joined the war effort, and spent a lifetime proving women could do anything. Now 100, she reflects on her service, the bonds she built and her hopes for future generations. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
7 Nov 2025 English Canada News

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