Remembrance Day Poppies

• Canadians asked to mask up at Remembrance Day ceremonies, says Royal Canadian Legion

  Some restrictions and changes will nonetheless remain in place at Remembrance Day ceremonies as COVID-19 continues to pose a threat.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2021
  
• 100 Years of Poppies: From Flanders Fields to our lapels

  Anna Guérin convinced the Canadian Great War Veterans’ Association to adopt the poppy. One hundred years later it’s still worn on lapels leading up to Remembrance Day.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2021
  
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• Coquitlam, B.C., Legion struggling to sell poppies during COVID-19 pandemic

  President of the Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Bob Chapman told Global News that due to the pandemic, some stores in the region have been saying no to poppy boxes.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2020
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• 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
• Canada’s broadcast watchdog says it can’t take any more complaints about Don Cherry

  The rush of complaints has overwhelmed the CBSC’s “technical processing capacities.”

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2019
• Roy Green: A Remembrance Day poppy for your thoughts

  Why might you want to consider wearing a poppy? Possibly to recognize the personal bravery, honour, loyalty and determination of veterans, Roy Green says.

  Nov 8, 2019
• Humboldt, Sask. students join No Stone Left Alone remembrance effort

  Alexis Galambos and her Grade 7 classmates placed poppies on the headstones of those who served in the Canadian Armed Forces.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2019
• No Stone Left Alone honours Canada’s fallen

  Dozens of ceremonies took place across Canada on Monday, as part of an annual tradition that aims to ensure those who have served in the country's military are not forgotten.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2019
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• Five events in Saskatoon on Remembrance Day

  A number of events are taking place in Saskatoon on Remembrance Day to honour and remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2018
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• Saskatoon students lay Remembrance Day poppies for No Stone Left Alone

  Saskatoon students placed poppies on the headstones of veterans to remember their sacrifice as part of the No Stone Left Alone movement.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2018