Tag: Second World War
Owen Sound cenotaph service draws hundreds on Remembrance Day
‘It’s just a good time to remember and be thankful for what we have, and for what people went to war for.’ — Dwayne Reide, of Markdale.
Ontario is subsidizing an energy project in Georgian Bay despite expert advice
By Fatima Syed, The Narwhal
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
First poppies pinned as Remembrance Day campaign kicks off in London
City hall officials offered a simple reminder on Thursday ahead of Remembrance Day: Don’t forget to wear a poppy.
Bruce Bruce County Museum marks Remembrance Day with special guest
Historian and author Ted Barris will help mark Remembrance Day at Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre Nov. 8 to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
Billy Bishop Museum marks 25 years of honouring local veterans
This year’s honourees included Sgt. Howard Arnold Jones, of the Queen’s Owen Rifles of Canada, who’s featured in two museum exhibits, including a new one about Saugeen Ojibway Nation’s war service.