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Winnipeg takes moment of silence to commemorate Remembrance Day

Valour Road Remembrance Day Ceremony.
Valour Road Remembrance Day Ceremony. Randall Paull/Global News

WINNIPEG — More than 4,500 people gathered at the RBC Convention Centre to honour, remember and commemorate past and present members of the Canadian military.

Nationwide, ceremonies of remembrance took place at the 11th hour on the 11th day of November, followed by moments of silence to remember soldiers of wars past and present.

In Winnipeg, thousands packed into the convention centre to take a moment to honour those that fought for Canadians and our rights.

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Other Remembrance Day services across the city:

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  • Minto Armouries Remembrance Day Parade. The event begins at 9:45 a.m. at Minto Armoury on 969 Matthews Ave.
  • HMCS CHIPPAWA Remembrance Day Ceremony. The service begins at 10:30 at 1 Navy Way.
  • Royal Winnipeg Rifles Remembrance Day Ceremony at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park. The event begins at 10:30 a.m.
  • McGregor Armouries Remembrance Day Parade. The events starts at 10 a.m. at 551 Machray Ave.
  • Valour Road Remembrance Day Ceremony at Valour Road Commemorative Plaza. The event starts at 10:45.
  • St. Norbert Remembrance Day Ceremony. The service begins at 10:45 a.m.

Pictures from other ceremonies

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