In World War I, Canadians fought in historic battles such as the battles of Ypres, Passchendaele, and Vimy Ridge, and Canada’s “Hundred Days” offensive which ended the War on November 11, 1918. Canadian soldiers became known around the world as an elite force, and were nicknamed “storm troopers” by those who feared them.
In World War I (1914-18), World War II (1939-45) and the Korean War (1950-53), more than 1,500,000 young men and women bravely served overseas. More than 100,000 of these soldiers never returned home.
If you would like to learn more about the role Canadians have played in major wars, visit the Veterans Affairs Canada website at:
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/ or the Royal Canadian Legion website at http://www.legion.ca/
What is Remembrance Day?
The signing of Armistice occurred at 11am on November 11, 1918, marking the official end of World War I. On November 11th by remembering the soldiers lost in World War I. Since then, we pause for a moment of silence on the eleventh hour of the eleventh month , promising to never forget.
Why Do We Wear The Poppy?
While stationed near Ypres, Belgium in April of 1915, a Canadian soldier, Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, wrote the famous poem, In Flanders Fields.
Those who read the poem were inspired to wear poppies in memory of the soldiers lost during the war. The poppy has since became a national symbol of remembrance for Canadians.
Where Can I attend a Remembrance Day Ceremony?
Sunrise Ceremony – 7:30am, Prospect Cemetery, 1450 St. Clair Avenue West (St. Clair Avenue & Lansdowne Avenue)
York Civic Centre – 10:45am, York Memorial Collegiate, 2690 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto City Hall – 10:30am, Cenotaph, 60 Queen Street West
North York Civic Centre – 10:45am, George Weston Recital hall at the Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge street
For updates on times and locations, visit http://www.toronto.ca/lestweforget/remembrance-city.htm or contact Mike Colle’s office at 416-781-2395
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