Remembrance Day 2019

• Legion distributes about 20 million poppies a year to Canadians

  Canada's veteran population is shrinking and changing, but Canadians steadily acquire about 20 million poppies a year, the Legion says.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2019
  
• Saskatoon Remembrance Day ceremony recognizes the past, present and future

  “It's certainly an honour … to receive the salute. But being a cadet, I represent the future," one cadet told Global News.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2019
  
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• Group honours animals that died in war at Victoria Remembrance Day ceremony

  Dozens gathered at the back of the legislature to not only highlight the millions of animals that have died in warfare, but also to condemn the use of animals in combat.

  Nov 11, 2019
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• ‘Returned soldiers’ needed for Saint John Remembrance Day services

  Official says modern day soldiers don't consider themselves veterans, which means fewer soldiers taking part in Remembrance Day services.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2019
• ‘I am here’: Nova Scotians condemn Don Cherry’s poppy comments

  On Remembrance Day, an immigrant, a veteran and a politician condemn comments from Don Cherry suggesting new immigrants don't wear poppies.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2019
• Thousands gather in Vancouver to honour Canada’s veterans for Remembrance Day

  Large crowds also turned in communities across B.C., including Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Vernon and Kamloops.

  Nov 11, 2019
• Amid Remembrance Day ceremonies, UN and NATO veterans offer reminder that help is available

  Angus Cameron said young men and women have "seen some pretty terrible things" in a variety of wars and may suffer from hidden damage that his group can help with..

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2019
• Remembrance Day in Edmonton: Where you can attend a ceremony in the city

  Global Edmonton will be broadcasting the Butterdome ceremony live on television from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. It will also be streamed live online.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2019
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• ‘They fought to fight’: How Black Canadians battled racism to serve the country

  In the First World War, Black men faced barriers when trying to enlist in the Canadian military.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2019
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• Remembrance Day in Toronto 2019: ceremonies across the city

  Here is a list of Remembrance Day ceremonies taking place across Toronto Monday.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2019