It’s Remembrance Day.
At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we observe a moment of silence to honour all who have fallen and acknowledge the courage of those who have served for our freedom.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, but ceremonies will be a lot different this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A series of Remembrance Day banners are on display in many areas that pay respect to our local veterans.
Following the advice of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, residents are being asked to pay their respects from home or virtually.
The Canadian War Museum will host a live stream of its Remembrance Day ceremony in Memorial Hall, when at exactly 11 a.m., sunlight shines through a single window to frame the headstone representing Canada’s Unknown Soldier.
As #RemembranceDay approaches, The Royal Canadian Legion is reminding Canadians that the best way to pay tribute to our fallen this year, is at home. Tune in on Facebook Live to watch the National Remembrance Day Ceremony (10:45 EST). More: https://t.co/W2ybOoP56F #LestWeForget pic.twitter.com/nEmfCIFHuf
— The Royal Canadian Legion (@RoyalCdnLegion) November 9, 2020
Please click on the city/county below for more information.
Barrie -There will be no in-person, public ceremony at the Memorial Square Cenotaph in downtown Barrie and the public are advised not to gather at the Cenotaph. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 147 (Barrie) is hosting a private ceremony starting at 10:45 a.m. on November 11 and the public are invited to tune in from the safety of their home. At 11:00 a.m., local churches will also ring their bells in remembrance as was heard throughout Europe at the conclusion of WWI and WWII.
Orillia/Oro-Medonte – The ceremony planned at the cenotaph at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) was cancelled, but a service which took place recently near the monument at Veterans’ Memorial Park will air online. Due to Remembrance Day, there will be no recycling, green bin or yard waste collection on Wednesday. Collection for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day.
The Orillia Public Library is hosting a Remembrance Day ceremony on its YouTube channel.
Simcoe County – Join Canadians in pausing for two minutes of silence and contemplation, to reflect and remember those who have served and sacrificed, as well as those who continue to serve at the altar of freedom. On November 11th at 11 a.m., the National Remembrance Day Ceremony will be aired by The Royal Canadian Legion via Facebook Live.
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Veterans in uniform or displaying campaign medals, along with one companion, are invited to ride Orillia Transit for free today.
Veterans can also ride Barrie Transit free of charge along with one companion all day on Remembrance Day. Simply show Barrie Transit operators anything that proves you’re a veteran.
It’s important we all honor our fallen heroes in service of their country and the courage of those who still serve is vital to each family and our communities. Plan ahead on how you can pay tribute and protect the health of veterans, and community members. https://t.co/OtrFVM56pY pic.twitter.com/WLseMrElVu
— SMDHU (@SMDhealthunit) November 10, 2020
To protect the health of our local Veterans & community members, there will be no in-person, public ceremony at the Memorial Square Cenotaph in downtown #Barrie. Visit https://t.co/iMDPfwT6XV for info on how to pay your respects on Nov 11. pic.twitter.com/Pm1AwXMi6V
— The City of Barrie (@cityofbarrie) November 6, 2020
I was honoured to join our Legion to raise the Poppy flag proclaiming Nov 2-11th as Poppy Week in @cityoforillia. Despite the challenges we are facing please, take the time over the next 9 days(and beyond) to remember the sacrifices made.The sun+ the breeze added to the moment… pic.twitter.com/iUkyJVJrtJ
— Steve Clarke (@Clarke4Orillia) November 2, 2020
Rogers TV will broadcast a local Remembrance Day Ceremony November 11 at 10:30am, including interviews with local Veterans, a message from Mayor Hughes & Barrie Legion Historian Steve Glover. To view the ceremony, please visit: https://t.co/1yLriCB39X or https://t.co/Zjjp5wGFtO pic.twitter.com/EgZcSQOY9Z
— Twp. of Oro-Medonte (@TwpOroMedonte) November 10, 2020
