Source: Simon Little & Neetu Garcha, globalnews.ca, November 11, 2021 Punjabi and Canadian soldiers were fighting together for the same British Crown… The curator of an exhibit at the Museum of Surrey is hoping to shine a light on the shared historical contribution and sacrifice of Punjabi and Canadian troops. Steven Purewall is the curator… Continue reading Shared Sacrifice of Punjabi, Canadian Troops Recognized at B.C. Museum
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How We Came to Wear Poppies as a Symbol of Remembrance
The poppy is a familiar sight on the coats of Canadians in November. The significance of the Poppy can be traced back to the Napoleonic Wars in the 19th century, over 110 years before being adopted in Canada. Records tell how thick poppies grew over the graves of soldiers in the area of Flanders, France.… Continue reading How We Came to Wear Poppies as a Symbol of Remembrance
Eight Possible Canadians for New Five Dollar Bill
Source: The Canadian Press Staff, ctvnews.ca, November 14, 2020 The are eight Canadians shortlisted to be on the new $5 bill. OTTAWA — A diverse group of notable Canadians, including Indigenous advocates and veterans, an Inuit artist and the first person of Chinese descent born in this country have been shortlisted to appear on the… Continue reading Eight Possible Canadians for New Five Dollar Bill
Nursing Home Residents Knit Large Remembrance Day Display
Source: Ashley Field, globalnews.ca, November 11, 2020 Residents, their family members, volunteers and community members contributed to the project — a display of over 2,000 knit and crocheted poppies, which took nearly one year to complete. Remembrance Day has always been meaningful to 89-year-old Evelyn Graves. “I always went to the cenotaph and took my… Continue reading Nursing Home Residents Knit Large Remembrance Day Display
Whole Foods No Longer Banning Poppies at Work
Source: Priscilla Hwang, cbcnews.ca, November 07, 2020 Whole Foods Market had initially said poppies weren’t allowed under its recently updated uniform policy. Whole Foods grocery chain has reversed its ban on employees wearing poppies at work, according to Veterans Minister Lawrence MacAulay. “Just spoke to the chief operating officer of Whole Foods. Employees will now… Continue reading Whole Foods No Longer Banning Poppies at Work
Four things you should know about wearing a poppy for Remembrance Day
Source: CTV News, November 3, 2017 Every November, bright red poppies blossom on the left side of coats and shirts of Canadians across the country. The Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy donation trays are once again making their annual appearance, so Canadians can don the symbol of remembrance this month. Here are four things to know… Continue reading Four things you should know about wearing a poppy for Remembrance Day
First Poppy
By Rina Rast, Kindersley Social, October 26, 2016 Today, Lt-Gov. Vaugh Solomon Schofield will be presented the first poppy by Royal Canadian Legion. Scheduled to take place at the Government House at 2 p.m. CST, the event signifies the beginning of the Legion’s annual Poppy Campaign. The poppy will be presented by Ken Box, the… Continue reading First Poppy
Christmas decorations before Remembrance Day sparks debate in Sask.
Orangeville, Ont. has banned Christmas lights in public spaces before Nov. 12 Christmas cheer or respectful remembrance? Some places in Canada are taking a stand when it comes to getting ready for Christmas before we’ve marked the sacrifice of veterans on Remembrance Day. The owners of Bigway Foods in Manitoba are banning all things Christmas… Continue reading Christmas decorations before Remembrance Day sparks debate in Sask.
Hand-made poppies disrespectful, some veterans say
Immortalized by war poet John McCrae’s In Flanders Field, the poppy is a symbol countless Canadians have worn to honour the country’s war dead since 1921. In recent years, however, the red flower has been reimagined in many ways. In Winnipeg, some children have been making crochet poppies to honour the bravery of Canada’s servicemen… Continue reading Hand-made poppies disrespectful, some veterans say