November 05, 2021

Outdoor Remembrance events make a partial comeback this year

BY SOUTHGREY.CA STAFF — Although Remembrance ceremonies will still not look entirely normal this year, they won't be entirely virtual either. Local outdoor events will take place but you may want to stay home, regardless.

Remembrance Day is about showing our respect and gratitude to the serving and previous members of our armed forces who have sacrificed for our country. Ceremonies will include a moment of silence and the laying of wreaths. As a precaution to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, wreaths will be placed prior to ceremonies and services will be short. Spectators are generally discouraged from attending due to limited space and the requirement to physically distance. No veterans' or Canadian Armed Forces parades are scheduled.

While honouring those who have served and showing thanks for their sacrifice, the Ontario government and Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command ask the public to please put health and safety first while observing Remembrance Day. You can still pay tribute to our veterans and active service members in many other ways:

• wearing a poppy
• sharing your thanks online by using #RemembranceDay
• observing a moment of silence at 11 am on November 11 wherever you are
• joining online at the Queen’s Park Ceremony of Remembrance livestream on November 11 at 10:45 am, or local virtual event to reduce the risk of exposure or spread of COVID-19.

Chatsworth:

A Remembrance service will take place at 11:00 am on November 11 at the cenotaph in Chatsworth.

Grey Highlands:

Eugenia

A service held by Highland United Church will take place at 10:00 am on Sunday, November 7 at the cenotaph in Eugenia Conservation Area. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the cenotaph in Eugenia.

A service will also take place at 11:00 am on November 11 at the cenotaph in Eugenia Conservation Area.

Flesherton

A short service will take place at 11:00 am on November 11 at the cenotaph in Memorial Park.

Kimberley

Gathering will begin at 10:30 am on November 11. Service starts 10.40 in Kimberley Hall and in a tent behind the hall. At the end of the service, a plaque commemorating the 100th anniversary of Kimberley Hall will be rededicated.

Markdale

A short service will take place at 11:00 am on November 11 at the cenotaph located next to the municipal office on Highway 10 in Memorial Grove.

Southgate:

Dundalk

A short service will take place at 11:00 am on November 11 at the Lions Club Parkette in Dundalk.

Holstein

A Remembrance Service will be held on Sunday, November 7 at 2:00 pm at the cenotaph in Holstein.

West Grey:

Durham

A short service will take place at 11:00 am on November 11 at the Durham cenotaph located on Mill Street near the corner of Albert Street North.

 

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