Tag: Remembrance Day

Shared Sacrifice of Punjabi, Canadian Troops Recognized at B.C. Museum

Source: Simon Little & Neetu Garcha, globalnews.ca, November 11, 2021 Punjabi and Canadian soldiers were fighting together for the same British Crown… The curator of an exhibit at the Museum of Surrey is hoping to shine a light on the shared historical contribution and sacrifice of Punjabi and Canadian troops. Steven Purewall is the curator… Continue reading Shared Sacrifice of Punjabi, Canadian Troops Recognized at B.C. Museum

How We Came to Wear Poppies as a Symbol of Remembrance

The poppy is a familiar sight on the coats of Canadians in November. The significance of the Poppy can be traced back to the Napoleonic Wars in the 19th century, over 110 years before being adopted in Canada. Records tell how thick poppies grew over the graves of soldiers in the area of Flanders, France.… Continue reading How We Came to Wear Poppies as a Symbol of Remembrance

Kindersley’s Remembrance Day Service

To honour those who fought for our freedom, tomorrow beginning at 10:30 a.m., the Kindersley Fire Department, members from the Legion and Kindersley’s RCMP will march from the Legion Hall. Those marching will make their way to the Cenotaph at Baker Park, with the Remembrance Day service starting just before 11:00 a.m. Community members wishing… Continue reading Kindersley’s Remembrance Day Service

Remembrance Day, Heritage Manor

For those who leave never to return. For those who return, but are never the same, we, at Heritage Manor remember!   For the latest information and for more updates on everything Kindersley ‘Like’ the Kindersley Social Facebook page below…

Second World War Veteran Shares Story of Service, Loss of Limb

On Remembrance Day this year, many Canadians will be reflecting on the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Among those will be war amputee veteran Bob Gondek, of Toronto, who also carries a physical reminder of that pivotal time in history. At the age of 96, Bob can still vividly recall… Continue reading Second World War Veteran Shares Story of Service, Loss of Limb

Family outraged after school doesn’t pause at 11 a.m. on Remembrance Day due to recess

Source: Sean Davidson, CTV News, November 14, 2019  TORONTO — A family is furious with their children’s elementary school after they didn’t pause at 11 a.m. on Remembrance Day because the time conflicted with morning recess. Burlington, Ont. parents Rebecca Real and Graham McDonald, whose two young children attended Brant Hills Public School, said that… Continue reading Family outraged after school doesn’t pause at 11 a.m. on Remembrance Day due to recess

Roughly 32,000 Canadians mark ‘bittersweet’ Remembrance Day in chilly national capital

Source: Amanda Connolly, Global News, November 11, 2019  Canadian leaders and packed crowds gathered at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Monday morning to remember those who have died for this country. The commemorations began with the traditional Remembrance Day veterans’ march through the streets on a chilly sub-zero morning in the capital. A… Continue reading Roughly 32,000 Canadians mark ‘bittersweet’ Remembrance Day in chilly national capital

More Canadians plan to mark Remembrance Day this year, poll finds

Source: Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press, November 8, 2019  A new survey suggests more Canadians are planning to mark Remembrance Day this year, perhaps in a salute to the few remaining veterans of the Second World War. The poll commissioned by Historica Canada, the organization behind the popular Heritage Minute videos, suggests the percentage of Canadians who… Continue reading More Canadians plan to mark Remembrance Day this year, poll finds

Remembrance Season: How to Wear a Poppy the Right Way

Wear a Poppy to Remember We are currently in the Remembrance period, a time when we wear poppies to honour our Veterans. Each year there are common questions such as, “Which side do I wear a Poppy?” or “How soon to start wearing a Poppy?”. The Royal Canadian Legion has provided guidelines to Canadians on… Continue reading Remembrance Season: How to Wear a Poppy the Right Way