Re: Remembrance Day

by Charlie Sun 11 Nov 2018, 4:32 pm

Sacrifice never forgotten

Bruce Bell . Published Nov 11, 2018

If Pamela Lafferty has anything to do with it, her children will never forget the sacrifice Canadian soldiers made for their freedom.

The Belleville mother had three of her youngest children at Sunday’s Remembrance Day Ceremony at Veteran’s Way in Memorial Park. Aged seven, nine and 11, Lafferty said it is important the young girls understand the price of freedom in Canada.

“I think it’s very important to come here today because Remembrance Day is a big deal and it’s important that history is taught properly,” she said. “We come every year and we certainly won’t learn from past mistakes if we remove history. It’s been 100 years since the First World War ended and I want my children to understand the sacrifices that were made.”

Her daughter Clare, a Grade 6 student at St. Michael Catholic School, said she understood.

“It’s because of all the soldiers who died that we are free,” she said. “That’s why we should come here on Remembrance Day every year and say thank you.”

Memorial Park was alive Sunday morning with hundreds of people paying respects and acknowledging 100 years since the signing of the Armistice that ended the First World War.

Skip Solomon, chairman of the Belleville Veterans Council told the large crowd Sunday was important from coast to coast in Canada.

“On this November 11, 2018 Canada and its friends commemorate the date 100 years ago when the guns fell silent marking the end of the First World War,” he said. “This morning morning at 0600 hours across our nation, individual pipers commenced the day’s remembrances with the traditional Scottish lament, The Battle is O’re, that was played at the end of a battle.

“We also honour the memory of those members of the Canadian Armed forces and the merchant marine who in times of war and conflict gave their all to the values of justice, peace and security.”

Rev. J. Flindall gave the opening prayer and the Benediction while Padre Larry Hurley did the scripture reading and reflections.

It was a ceremony that unfolded in hundreds of towns cities and villages across the Country on Sunday.

Belleville and Prince Edward County joined the rest of the nation in the Bells of Peace initiative.

On Nov. 11, 1918 church bells rang out across the nation to celebrate the signing of the Armistice, spelling the end of ‘the war to end all wars’ as the brutal 1914 to 1918 conflict was known.

At sunset on Sunday Belleville City Hall and a number of churches in the County rang their bells 100 times at five second interval. The initiative started in Newfoundland at sunset and followed the time zones westerly across the nation ending in Victoria later in the day.

bbell@postmedia.com

The Intelligencer

by **Powergunner** Sun 11 Nov 2018, 7:28 pm

Korean War veterans happy to be included in Remembrance Day ceremonies

Thousands attend Centre 200 in Sydney for Remembrance Day service

Nicole Sullivan . Posted: Nov. 11, 2018

SYDNEY, N.S. — Marv Crittenden was with Canadian and Korean soldiers on the top of a mountain thinking he might not make it home when they got word the war was over.

This is just one of the memories the Korean War veteran, who turned 19 on the ship taking him to battle, has every year he takes part in Remembrance Day ceremonies.

“We’re just lucky to be here,” said the 85-year-old Mulgrave native who has lived in Sydney for about 15 years.

“The Chinese had us surrounded on the hill. We are lucky the war ended. There were thousands of them. We could see them in the valley, surrounding us.”

Another thing Crittenden often remembers on Nov. 11 is how Korean War veterans weren’t included in Remembrance Day ceremonies or speeches for many years after the war finished. He said Korean War veterans were only allowed to be guest members of the Royal Canadian Legions

“The Korean War was the forgotten war,” said Crittenden, whose 23-year career with the Canadian military also included tours in Germany and Egypt. “They didn’t let us in until they needed us (because of declining numbers).”

Al Aucoin is another Korean War vet who turned 19 on the ship over to serve. Unlike Crittenden who was on the front lines, Aucoin was a peacekeeper and he served for three years after the Korean War ended.

After being released and coming home, Aucoin remembers how he felt the word “veteran” didn’t apply to him.

“When I first came back I wouldn’t call myself a veteran,” the 83-year-old New Waterford native said.

“I didn’t think I was worthy of it, but I guess I am.”

Crittenden and Aucoin enjoyed the ceremony at Centre 200 on Sunday.

“It was great to have everybody take part and remember why we are here,” said Aucoin, who now lives in Sydney.

“It’s getting bigger every year. People are starting to realize it is important,” Crittenden said.

The veterans both think the Afghanistan war (2001-2014) is partly responsible for the increased number of people interested in celebrating Remembrance Day.

Between 1,500 and 2,000 people were at Centre 200 for the ceremony, which was hosted by three branches of the Royal Canadian Legion: Branch 12 (Sydney), Branch 128 (Whitney Pier) and Branch 138 (Ashby). Cusack and Shipyard elementary school choirs performed and the Whitney Pier Memorial Middle School band did most of the musical accompaniment.

Other legions in Cape Breton also reported good turnouts for their celebrations. The Glace Bay legion held its service at the Savoy Theatre and it was a full house. It was also a full house at the Sydney legion, which held a special service for members at 1 p.m.

The Port Morien legion also had a good turnout, with the last people leaving the venue around 3:45 p.m. However, they did say they didn’t see as many young people as in previous years and they think this might be because Rogers Hometown Hockey was in Glace Bay that day.

nicole.sullivan@cbpost.com

SALTWIRE

by **Masefield** Sun 11 Nov 2018, 7:38 pm

Edmontonians mark Remembrance Day 100 years after end of First World War

November 11, 2018

https://globalnews.ca/news/4652053/edmonton-butterdome-remembrance-day-2018/

by **Masefield** Sun 11 Nov 2018, 7:45 pm

Elliot Lake remembers

After the Centennial Ceremony downtown, Legion members headed to Elliot Lake's Woodland Cemetery in early afternoon to lay a wreath for the Unknown Soldier

Brent Sleightholm . Nov 11, 2018

Hundreds of Elliot Lake residents braved snow-covered, icy streets and sidewalks and a cold damp wind to take part in a Remembrance Day observance marking the 100th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice. It led to the end of hostilities in the First World War. Like hundreds of other ceremonies across Canada, the local ceremony on the centennial of the Armistice signing at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 of that year took place this Sunday morning, Nov. 11, 2018. It was held at the Elliot Lake Cenotaph on Manitoba Road.

A Colour Guard of veterans and Legion members left the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 561 just a few hundred metres south of the cenotaph and marched the short distance to attend the service which started at 10:45 a.m.

They stood vigil on the adjacent street while prayers and observances were delivered by Elliot Lake Legion Padre Deacon Joe O'Neill. He paid tribute to all of Elliot Lake's Canadian veterans from the First World War, World War 2, and the men and women who served in the conflicts Korea and Afghanistan.

A combined choir of students from Our Lady of Lourdes and Our Lady of Fatima schools sang a number of hymns and songs appropriate to the occasion.

At 11 a.m., church bells across the city pealed in recognition of the Remembrance Day centennial, while at the cenotaph 2 minutes of silence were held in honour of Canada's war dead.

Elliot Lake Mayor Dan Marchisella was the final speaker at the cenotaph. He brought a message on behalf of the city, telling the gathering about the importance of Remembrance Day observances based on his own experiences as a Canadian Forces veteran.

The mayor stressed the importance of recognizing the sacrifice of members of the Canadian military while appreciating their service to our country. He said we all need to be thankful for what they did overseas to make sure we can continue live in peace in the warmth and comfort of our homes in Canada.

Following the ceremony and the placement of dozens of wreaths festooned with bright red poppies from family, friends and sponsors at the cenotaph, members of the public poured into the Legion nearby for light refreshments.

After the Centennial Ceremony downtown, Legion members headed to Elliot Lake's Woodland Cemetery in early afternoon to lay a wreath for the Unknown Soldier. Following that the group went to St. Joseph's Manor adjacent to St. Joseph's General Hospital on Spine Road to conduct a Remembrance Centennial Ceremony for the residents. They were accompanied by the "Jewels of "Harmony" with a musical performance.

Canada's military history is long and impressive. In the First World War, as Britain battled the Germans, Canadians joined the war by the tens of thousands starting in 1914.

More than 650,000 men and women from Canada and Newfoundland (which was then not a Canadian province) volunteered to serve. More than 66,000 Canadians died in battle in the First World War, also know as Great War, while another 172,000 were wounded.

As a result of the Allied Victory that followed which ended the conflict with Germany, Canada was granted the right to be a signatory to the Versailles Treaty, that wrapped up the War.

The late Robert Manuel, an Elliot Lake resident who came here in 1956, was responsible for getting April 9 declared National Heritage Day in Canada through a bill that passed the Canadian Parliament in 2003.

The day commemorates the Canadian victory in First World War Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917. In it, the Canadians were victorious after the British and French armies had been unable to stem the tide of battle. Mr. Manuel served as president of the Legion in Elliot Lake for multiple terms and died in April 2017. He was a Korean War veteran.

In the Second World War, which ran from 1939 through 1945, more than 1,000,000 Canadian men and women served in our military as members of the Allied Forces. Some 45,000 thousand of those Canadian veterans died in the service while another 55,000 were wounded.

More recently, 26,000 Canadians served in the Korean War in 1950 through 1953. Some 516 of our soldiers died in the conflict. Since then, over 40,000 members of the Canadian Forces have served in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2014. 158 Canadians lost their lives in that conflict.

Elliot Lake Today

by **Masefield** Sun 11 Nov 2018, 7:49 pm

Hundreds gather at Shilo for Remembrance Day

Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018

CFB SHILO — Hundreds of people gathered at CFB Shilo on Sunday for the military base’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony.

Wreaths were placed in the crowded MPTF building, as veterans, community members and current serving members looked on.

“It was incredible to see the amount of turnout today, from young all the way to old,” Lt.-Col. Dave MacIntyre, said. “I think we prepare for it, but I’m always encouraged when I see this many people interested in what Remembrance Day is.”

At one point in the ceremony, two young Girl Guides helped lay down a wreath beside the memorial. Having the younger generation get involved in the ceremony is important, MacIntyre said.

“It shows that they have a commitment to remember as well,” he said.“We want to encourage the youth to understand what this is, so for us that’s important. When we organize our base event here we want to include everybody.”

There was a moment of silence held during the ceremony. This Nov. 11 marked the 100th anniversary of the formal ending of the First World War.

“It’s important that everybody takes that time to reflect on what that sacrifice might have meant to them, whether they’re veterans, a concerned citizen or a family member,” he said.

It’s also imperative for people to think about more recent conflicts the Canadian Armed Forces has been involved in, such as Afghanistan, he said.

“It’s important for us to retain that memory in that remembrance, because right now we still have a number of veterans of that conflict that still serve in the military,” he said.

MacIntyre himself joined the military in 1994, and served in Afghanistan.

“It’s important to remember both my own experiences, but also try and think and understand what maybe other veterans have gone through in other conflicts around the world,” he said.

The Brandon Sun

by **Replica** Sun 11 Nov 2018, 9:28 pm

Remembrance Day 2018: CBC News Special

Nov 11, 2018

by Looper Mon 12 Nov 2018, 9:33 am

A soldier never stands alone

JONATHAN VANCE
CONTRIBUTED TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL
PUBLISHED: Nov 12, 2018

General Jonathan Vance is Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces.

On the battlefield or in times of relative peace, a soldier never stands alone. Standing with them on Remembrance Day, are family members who support those who don a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) uniform now, or in the past.

Like my fellow Canadians, I paid my respects on Nov. 11. On Remembrance Day, I stood as a General, proud of the role I play in the military, and proud of the men and women I command who are prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice. It was a day of remembrance and a day not to forget. It was a time to pause and think of the soldiers, sailors, aviators, Special Forces operators, their families, and the mental and physical suffering that can continue long after soldiers stop fighting. On that day, we remembered.

Now, I offer a challenge to you. The one, often-cold November day we commit to our veterans must not be the only day we remember. It is time for us to show our thanks and appreciation every day. Did you know that in 2017, the Canadian military was composed of over 100,000 regular and reserve force members supported by almost 140,000 family members? From shipping off to wars and peacekeeping missions in foreign lands, to providing support here at home during floods, storms, forest fires and other disasters, military members have made Canada the peaceful, secure country that we proudly call home. Whenever you see someone in a Canadian Forces uniform, they should bring to mind the very best our country has to offer in bravery and dedication. We must remember and support our members every day of the year, for they too become veterans

In 2007, donations by Canadians helped to establish the Military Families Fund, now known as Support Our Troops. As the name implies, the Fund stands behind soldiers and their families to help with their unique needs and special challenges. The Support Our Troops Fund is still operational and continues to rely on the generosity of Canadians like you, not just in November, the traditional month of remembrance, but every day of the year.

As one would expect, life for our men and women in uniform is not easy. We see that in the news and read about missions online. What we sometimes overlook are the military families who are the strength behind the uniform. They share in the stresses and strains that result from deployments of their loved ones into dangerous operational duty. They have to cope with the long separations during missions and training. They also make important sacrifices and experience the challenges associated with frequent relocations. Can you imagine being transferred to a base in a remote area of Canada? You have a few days to purchase a home, find health care, schools and all the support your family needs. How would you fare financially if your spouse had a hard time finding employment? Or, if your spouse is certified in one province as a nurse, lawyer or teacher had to recertify at your expense all while you are preparing to deploy?

Many Canadians experience the difficulty of accessing health care and childcare for their family given the shortage of physicians and long wait lists. Imagine for a minute that your child is on a waiting list to see a specialist in one province and you are moved to another province, to find your child at the bottom of the list again.

Military families are resilient because they have to be. They find solutions. They make do with what they have and they face each challenge with strength. Canadian Forces members and their families appreciate Canadians standing behind them. The support of Canadians gives families the strength to be there for the military member, so that military member can concentrate on their job.

When you see a member of the Canadian Armed Forces walk by in uniform, or see them deployed in Canada or abroad, remember they are able to do their work because of their family, the support from fellow Canadians, and the programs and services that help them to serve. And we need their service every day of the year.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-a-soldier-never-stands-alone/

by Looper Mon 12 Nov 2018, 9:37 am

Persian Gulf veteran's family receives precedent-setting Memorial Cross

Shaina Luck · CBC News · Posted: Nov 12, 2018

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/rick-mohr-died-of-brain-cancer-memorial-cross-1.4901416

by **Powergunner** Fri 07 Jun 2019, 5:39 pm

Victoria councillor wants military to help foot bill for Remembrance Day events

CBC News · Posted: Jun 07, 2019

CBC News

Victoria councillor slammed for ‘disgraceful’ pitch to bill military for Remembrance Day

By Simon Little . Posted June 7, 2019

Global News

Victoria Councillor Ben Isitt apologizes for timing, stands by motion to ask Ottawa to ‘make contribution’ for military events

Posted: Jun. 7, 2019

Chek News

by **Vizzer** Thu 13 Jun 2019, 8:18 pm

London Drugs offers to fund Victoria Remembrance Day costs as council debates asking military

By Sean Boynton . Posted June 13, 2019

As Victoria city council prepares to debate whether to ask the Canadian military to fund the capital’s Remembrance Day ceremonies, London Drugs is offering to foot the bill.

In a statement released Thursday, the Canadian pharmacy chain’s president and COO Clint Mahlman said the company plans to cover the costs of the events and other veterans’ commemorations “for at least the next few years.”

“We have seen the concern about the Remembrance Day event potentially being cancelled or changed in some way, and we have seen and heard our Veteran’s concerns,” Mahlman said.

“We want to ensure that we remove the worry from the community so that this important event continues and can be planned for.”

Mahlman noted London Drugs opened its first store in Victoria in 1980, giving them strong roots in the community.

The company is hoping to meet with members of city council and Victoria police “to discuss the full scope of what is needed to ensure the Remembrance Day commemorations can proceed into the future.”

Global News has reached out to the City of Victoria for comment.

City council is set to debate an amendment put forth by Coun. Ben Isitt during a committee of the whole meeting last Thursday, which directs staff “to engage [The Department of National Defence] DND/Veterans Affairs Canada officials to seek to recover costs associated with military events in the city.”

The amendment was approved by the committee despite Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps and councillors Geoff Young and Charlayne Thornton-Joe voting against it.

Isitt’s proposal was met with immediate outrage, particularly as it was introduced on the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

The councillor apologized for the timing of the proposed amendment, but stuck by the idea as “good policy.”

Isitt argued the DND has a $20-billion budget and was better equipped to fund policing than the municipality, which has limited tax resources.

The total cost of policing military events in the capital, including Remembrance Day, is estimated to be roughly $15,000.

The amendment, which was brought up as council debated the future of covering policing costs for the annual Canada Day celebrations, will likely have a harder time passing through the full council.

Coun. Laurel Collins, who initially voted for the proposal and is running as the NDP candidate for Victoria in the October federal election, has since walked back her support.

Global News

by Ravenson Fri 14 Jun 2019, 8:37 am

Victoria council to fund Remembrance Day ceremony; offers apologies to veterans

Dirk Meissner, The Associated Press
Published Friday, June 14, 2019

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/victoria-council-to-fund-remembrance-day-ceremony-offers-apologies-to-veterans-1.4466379

by Ravenson Fri 14 Jun 2019, 9:13 am

June 14, 2019

Military won’t be asked to fund Remembrance Day costs after Victoria shoots down proposal

https://globalnews.ca/news/5389529/victoria-remembrance-day-funding-motion-dead/

by **Wolfman** Mon 23 Sep 2019, 6:14 pm

Remembrance Day sermon dug up by Conservatives taken out of context: Liberal candidate

By Hannah Jackson . Posted September 23, 2019

A Liberal candidate says remarks he made more than a decade ago were taken out of context after the Conservative party sent tweets suggesting he was “conflicted” about honouring veterans on Remembrance Day.

In a tweet posted Sunday, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer‘s communications director Brock W. Harrison claimed Liberal candidate for Don Valley West Rob Oliphant was “conflicted” about Remembrance Day because he had said honouring war heroes was glorifying war. Harrison said Oliphant, a church pastor, made the remarks in a sermon he delivered in 2006.

“To honour our heroes is to ‘glorify war?'” Harrison wrote.

“I’m glad we live in a country where people have the freedom to criticize those who die for that freedom,” he said. “It’s just sad they’re running for Justin Trudeau.”

Attached to the tweet, Harrison included an excerpt from a sermon Oliphant delivered at Eglinton St. George’s United Church in November 2006 with a passage highlighted in red.

Similarly, Conservative candidate for Durham Erin O’Toole claimed in a tweet sent Sunday that Oliphant believes Remembrance Day and military commemoration should be “scaled back because it ‘glorifies war’ and promotes a ‘national war machine.'”

The tweets came the same day Scheer unveiled the Conservatives’ proposed plan to assist veterans, vowing to clear the backlog of benefit applications during a campaign event in P.E.I.

However, in a series of tweets of his own on Sunday, Oliphant said his remarks had been taken out of context and that this was “yet another example of the Conservatives attempting to spread false information.”

“The Conservatives have pulled 5 words from a sermon I gave in 2006 in an attempt to mislead voters about my support for Veterans and my thoughts about war and conflict,” he wrote on Twitter. “The 5 words they pulled do not even appear in my sermon as quoted.”

He added that his “support for the men and women who have served our country is unwavering.”

Oliphant said they should have read the entire sermon to understand how he feels about Canadian veterans.

“Young soldiers going off to war have never fought for the continuance of war,” he wrote. “What they have fought for is the continuance of peace.

“If we are going to honour those who have offered their lives and ever given their lives, we can do nothing but work for that which they worked for: for a loving and peaceful world.”

Oliphant also tweeted a transcript of the 2006 sermon he delivered.

The passage in question appears the same as the one tweeted by the Conservatives, however it does not include the red highlight.

Here’s what Oliphant said:

“In 2006, I find myself much more conflicted about Remembrance Day observances. The simple message of those earlier years and that age are not nearly as satisfying for me in today’s complex world. It seems that, as we take greater time to honour the veterans each year, there is an increasing tendency to glorify war. At times, the suffering of those who have been through war seems to be being co-opted, used to promote a remilitarization of Canada. I have an increasing suspicion that there is a movement to glorify the past such that we will then provide arms enough to continue towards becoming a national war-machine.”

He continues on to say that while he holds these thoughts, he knows “very well of the freedom that was fought for and that people gave their lives for.”

“I have, as a minister of the congregation, a pastoral and human need to honour that,” he said. “Concurrently, I know that I have to stand up for justice and for what I personally believe to be right. I need to be clear about calling to do everything we can to avoid war and conflict.

“So I stand among you today wanting to enter into a conversation about this time of year, about what it means, about where our country has been in the past, is now and needs to go in the future.”

Not the first incident

When asked on Monday about the criticism the party has received over the tweets sent out over the weekend, a spokesperson for the Conservatives said the party had ”nothing to add” and that it would ”let Rob Oliphant’s disgusting comments stand.”

“Remembrance Day is about honouring the military heroes — past and present — who sacrificed everything for our rights and freedoms. They don’t ‘glorify war’ like Mr. Oliphant said. There is nothing to be ‘conflicted’ about.”

However, this is not the first time the Conservative party has received criticism for tweets.

Last week, Scheer was forced to delete a tweet that falsely stated the RCMP had confirmed Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau was under investigation for the “SNC-Lavalin corruption scandal.”

The same day, a Conservative party riding association was forced to delete a tweet containing a meme that falsely said comedian Rick Mercer was urging young people to “vote Conservative.”

Monitoring social media

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Canada’s chief electoral officer, Stephane Perrault, said Elections Canada is monitoring social media.

“Our mandate is to make sure Canadians have the correct information on the voting process, and if there is incorrect information, wherever the source, whether it’s foreign or domestic, … we are positioned to rectify that information,” he said.

“Canadians are aware of what’s going on around the world, and they’re learning to check their sources in terms of the information,” he said. “And so I’m very confident that we will have a solid election again this year.”

The Commissioner of Canada Elections — who is responsible for enforcing the Canada Elections Act — would not confirm if there is an investigation on the incident for privacy reasons.

Global News

by Armoured Fri 11 Oct 2019, 12:56 pm

Ontario Providing Tools to Help Make Remembrance Day and Memorial Ceremonies More Accessible for Everyone

Supporting Accessible Commemorative Events

Seniors and Accessibility . October 11, 2019

TORONTO — Each year, Ontarians attend Remembrance Day events across the province to honour the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. In addition, memorial ceremonies are held year-round for heroic first responders who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A wide range of Ontarians attend these events, including veterans, people with disabilities, seniors and families with strollers, and it is important to ensure that everyone can fully participate.

That is why our government has created a free resource to help groups and communities make their Remembrance Day and memorial ceremonies more accessible.

"We want events that honour the men and women who have defended freedom and democracy to be welcoming to all Ontarians," said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. "I encourage everyone who is planning commemorative events to use this guide. It will help communities across Ontario to keep accessibility in mind as they prepare for their Remembrance Day and memorial ceremonies, so that everyone can take part."

Creating Accessible Remembrance Day and Memorial Ceremonies is a helpful resource that provides easy-to-follow information and a convenient checklist to help plan events and consider accessibility so that everyone can participate, including how to:

. Make the physical spaces where ceremonies take place more accessible.
. Provide accessibility and customer service training for staff and volunteers.
. Share information in an accessible way.

"The freedoms that we cherish today belong to every single Ontarian because of the sacrifice and service of our Canadian Armed Forces," said Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. "We are ensuring that accessibility and respect are at the forefront of every event that commemorates our heroes. By working together to create an inclusive environment for Remembrance Week activities, we are truly able to honour and uphold Canada's values of acceptance and equality that so many who have served and continue to serve our country fought for and defend."

Ontario is committed to protecting what matters most to people with disabilities, seniors and their families.

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by **Apollo** Tue 15 Oct 2019, 8:34 pm

Digital poppies are back ahead of Remembrance campaign launch next week

By Mike Lloyd . Posted October 15, 2019

OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – The ceremonial first poppy has been handed out by the Royal Canadian Legion, kicking off this year’s Remembrance Day campaign.

The poppy went to Governor General Julie Payette Tuesday morning ahead of the public launch Oct. 25.

Nujma Bond, with the Legion’s National Headquarters, says you’ll soon be seeing cadets and other volunteers asking for donations and handing out poppies. A digital option will be available again after it was tested out last year.

“We were pleasantly surprised by the number of people that participated, and there were about 18,000 people who donated that way last year in 2018,” she says.

She says the Legion is happy to provide another way for people to give money to veteran’s help initiatives, and expects more people to donate digitally again this year.

“People want another option. They’re not carrying as much cash around as they might have in the past, and so it gives them another option to donate via whatever method they wish.”

Digital poppies can be purchased starting at MyPoppy.ca starting Oct. 25.

Of course, cash donations can still be made when volunteers hit the streets next week, and you will get an actual poppy to pin on Remembrance Day.

Each year, over 20 million poppies are distributed in communities across Canada.

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