The pandemic-related change this year prevents volunteers and legion members from selling face-to-face poppies in front of stores like they typically do.

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.

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

Quebecers are gathering at Remembrance Day ceremonies across the province to pay tribute to Canadians who died in the line of duty.

Queen Elizabeth II joined Britons in remembering their war dead, as the country’s political leaders paused campaigning for the Dec. 12 election to take part in a sombre Remembrance Sunday service in London.

"The day is coming soon when they won't be with us, and I think Canadians collectively feel that this is our time to say thank you.''

The SIU says the woman was attending a Remembrance Day ceremony at a local community centre when she went into undisclosed medical distress.

In addition to commemorating all Canadians who have served their country and died in past wars, this year's ceremonies marked the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended the First World War.

Thousands of people packed Vancouver's Victory Square under sunny skies to mark Remembrance Day 2018.

The Brooklin legion has held its annual Remembrance Day ceremony outside Luther Vipond Memorial Arena for decades but the hope is to have a new location and cenotaph for next year's service.