Remembrance Day – Lest We Forget Today, November 11, we join Canadians across the country in remembering and honouring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Remembrance Day is a time to reflect on the courage and dedication of our veterans, remember those who never returned home, and recognize the men and women who continue to serve today. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge the families and communities who have been affected by war and military service. Across Canada, communities gather each year for Remembrance Day ceremonies to pay tribute to those who served. These ceremonies provide a time for reflection, remembrance, and appreciation for the sacrifices made throughout our country’s history. Remembrance Day also provides an opportunity to learn more about Canada’s military history and the experiences of those who served. Whether through attending a ceremony, sharing stories, or learning about the significance of the poppy, there are many ways to recognize this important day. Remembrance Day Ceremony Residents are welcome to attend the Remembrance Day ceremony taking place at the Iron Bridge Cenotaph. Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026Time: 11:00 a.m.Location: Iron Bridge Cenotaph, Iron Bridge For those unable to attend, two minutes of silence at 11:00 a.m. is another way to take part in Remembrance Day. In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved, and now we lie,In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields. — Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, 1915 Learn More About Remembrance Day Learn more about Remembrance Day, Canada’s military history, and the significance of remembrance: Veterans Affairs Canada – Remembrance Day: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/get-involved/remembrance-day-veterans-week Veterans Affairs Canada – Learning Resources: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/classroom-materials/learning-resources The Royal Canadian Legion – The Poppy: https://legion.ca/remembrance/the-poppy The Royal Canadian Legion – Remembrance Day: https://www.legion.ca/remembrance/remembrance-day Today, we remember those who served, honour those who lost their lives, and recognize the sacrifices made by generations of Canadians. Lest We Forget.