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At 108, Cape Breton veteran has defied odds to live an inspirational life
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Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeAtlantic CanadaCape BretonNewfoundland & LabradorNewfoundland And Labrador LifestyleNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandPEI Lifestyle At 108, Cape Breton veteran has defied odds to live an inspirational life Canada's second-oldest man, NS's Cpl.
1, 1966, and tragedy returned with the loss of his daughter, Shirley, at age 54 in 2004 to cancer, along with the death of his second wife, Jessie (Matheson) Buist, on Dec.
1, 1939, the Second World War broke out when Nazi Germany invaded Poland.
3, and Canada followed a week later, on Sept.
After that article was published, around 500 people sent him ‘thanks’ and ‘good wishes’ from France,” Buist Jr.
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At 108, Cape Breton veteran has defied odds to live an inspirational life
Canada's second-oldest man, NS's Cpl. Ernest “Ernie” A. Buist, lost his leg in the Second World War but never stopped giving back
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By Desiree Anstey
Published Nov 02, 2026
Cpl. Ernest "Ernie" A. Buist before leaving for Europe. Contributed
For much of his life, Cpl.…
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