In person Remembrance Day services return
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month we are asked to pause for two minutes to remember the brave women and men who have served and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace.
In Niagara, there are several services set for this morning including:
Niagara Falls Fairview Cemetery, 10:45 a.m. (Livestream available)
Welland Chippawa Park, 10:45 a.m.
Welland Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4 at 10:45 a.m. 383 Morningstar Ave
Niagara-on-the-Lake, multiple locations, 10:15 a.m.
Pelham, Veterans Park, 10:45 a.m.
Grimsby Museum, 10:50 a.m.
Port Colborne, H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park, 10:45 a.m. (Livestream available)
St. Catharines Cenotaph, 10:45 a.m. by invitation only (Livestream will be available)
Wainfleet Cenotaph, 10:45 a.m.
The Premier will also host a Remembrance Day ceremony to honour the bravery, courage and sacrifice of past and present members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
To view the service starting at 10:45 go to the Premier’s official YouTube channel.
As well banks, government offices and the post office are closed today.
This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the poppy.
The Great War Veterans' Association of Canada officially adopted the symbol in 1921.
And just a note, a local restaurant will be honouring veterans as well as men and women who are currently in the military today.
The WORKS on James Street in St. Catharines will once again offer a free lunch today in recognition of their service.
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