Remembrance Day Ceremony- November 11, 2016

On Remembrance Day, we commemorate the people who serve and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. 

Our local Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 165 hosts an annual Remembrance Day ceremony for our community. This year, the ceremony is dedicated all those who serve our country. In addition to honouring the sacrifices made by veterans and current military personnel, we will also be paying tribute to the first responders for their bravery and dedication  during the wildfire.

The ceremony will take place in two parts, with the first taking place in the Nexen Field House at MacDonald Island. Doors will open at 8:30 am and the service will start at 9 am. 

The second part of the ceremony will then continue at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch, located at 9317 Huggard Street in Waterways.  

How else can you get involved? 

By participating in Act of Remembrance during Veteran’s Week from November 5 to November 11.  As we stop to remember, salute and honour Canada’s Veterans and active duty personnel, the Government of Canada is encouraging Canadians to pay tribute to our heroes for their service and sacrifice by showing your support on various social media platforms. Share a story, a photo, or send your thanks to #RememberThem. 

For more information of Act of Remembrance, visit www.veterans.gc.ca

Remembrance Day Ceremony at MacDonald Island Park

The annual Remembrance Day ceremony will take place at the Field House at MacDonald Island Park.  Hot chocolate and coffee will be served at 8 am and doors to the field house will open at 8:30 am. Please arrive early for seating. The ceremony will conclude at 11:45 am.

Canada at War Heritage Films on Youtube

With Remembrance Day just around the corner, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has released the last set of heritage films on its YouTube channel. Easy to access, you can now enjoy the following short films:

• British Newsreel on the First World War, 1914-1919

• Footage on Ypres, 1914-1918

• Part 1: In Action with Our Canadian Troops: Introducing Canadian and German Military Positions at Vimy Ridge, 1917

• Part 2: Vimy Ridge, 1914-1918

• Pathé Gazette Newsreel, 1918

You can also find archived versions of the films on the Virtual Silver Screen page.

Free Military and Peacekeeping Databases at Library and Archives Canada

If you are interested in the history of the Canadian military and peacekeeping then visit Library and Archives Canada's website at http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/military-peace/index-e.html. 

There are tons of free databases and collections to choose from!

For instance, you can look through the attestation papers (enlistment forms) of Canadians of the First World War- whether it be your own ancestors,  famous journalists, painters, hockey players, or even former Prime Ministers! 

These forms contain personal information such as the person's birthdate,address, next-of-kin, height, weight, eye colour and even scars! These forms are a great resource for family historians. 

This photo is of John McCrae's attestation form. He is famous for writing the poem, "In Flanders Fields". 

Remembrance Day Service 2012

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2012

MacDonald Island Park Ceremony seating at 8:30am

Located in the Field House

Come early for seating. Reception at Legion to Follow

Honour Guards will be present at the Cenotaph at the Legion at 11am.

THE MEMBERS AND AUXILIARY OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #165