Orillia Honors WWII Hero with New Waterfront Monument, Sole Survivor Recounts Fateful Day
Orillia, Ontario — A poignant chapter in Orillia’s history was honored on Sunday as the city commemorated the unveiling of a new World War II monument dedicated to the tragic explosion of the Fairmile Q116. This event was particularly significant as Norman Johnstone, the last living witness and survivor of the incident, was present among the hundreds of spectators and officials gathered at the scenic waterfront ceremony. The monument serves as a somber reminder of …