The Individuals’s Wreath crammed with the poppies of these in attendance at a previous Civic Ceremony on Remembrance Day. Photograph by Lucas Mulder/Kingstonist.
Remembrance Day, marked yearly on November 11 throughout Canada and in lots of nations around the globe, is a navy memorial day noticed because the finish of the First World Conflict, to honour members of the armed forces who’ve misplaced their lives within the line of responsibility. The day is noticed on November 11 to acknowledge the top of WWI battles on “the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,” 1918, the day and time combating ceased in accordance with the armistice signed earlier the identical day.
Right here within the Kingston space, hundreds will come collectively at a lot of completely different occasions, remembering those that misplaced their lives whereas serving within the Canadian Armed Forces, in addition to these veterans who stay with us, and people at present serving.
With Remembrance Day 2024 developing subsequent week, we’ve collected info on the ceremonies and occasions occurring in Kingston and the realm. Remembrance Day shall be noticed with an official Metropolis of Kingston Civic Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in addition to different ceremonies within the space, as listed beneath.
The Metropolis of Kingston shared adjustments to municipal providers as follows:
Rubbish, Inexperienced Bin and Recycling: There isn’t any assortment on Monday, Nov. 11. assortment strikes to the day after your regular pick-up day for the remainder of the week. Signal as much as be reminded of what to place out when at CityofKingston.ca/Assortment.Kingston Space Recycling Centre (KARC): Closed on Monday, Nov. 11. Administrative Places of work: All administrative workplaces, together with Housing and Social Providers and Provincial Offences, shall be closed on Monday, Nov. 11. Kingston Transit: A weekday schedule is in impact. Transit clients can even discover the data on Kingston Transit’s web site, and Transit App.Kingston Entry Bus: Operates with restricted service on Monday. Name 613-542-2512 for schedules and extra info.
The next highway closures shall be in impact for the Remembrance Day Ceremony:
King St from Decrease College Ave to Barrie St from 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.King St from Barrie St to West St from 10:20 a.m. to 12 p.m.Barrie St from King St to Stuart St from 10:20 a.m. to 12 p.m.Bagot St from West St to Barrie St from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.Ontario St from West St to Gore St from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. for the Remembrance Day Ceremony Parade and Ceremony for HMCS Cataraqui.
The municipal workplaces in South Frontenac Township will even be closed for 2 hours (from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, to supply Township staff with the chance to attend a Remembrance Day Ceremony.
Irrespective of the way you observe or mark Remembrance Day, have in mind a lot of ceremonies contain parades on public roadways, so be cautious in your travels, and plan forward to present your self and others the time wanted.
Metropolis of Kingston Civic Ceremony
The Metropolis of Kingston Remembrance Day Civic Ceremony will happen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, on the Cross of Sacrifice, situated in Macdonald Park, the place King Road East meets George Road.
“The public is invited to watch the laying of the wreaths before the service should they wish,” the Metropolis stated in a press launch.
The Civic Ceremony shall be in French and English, have seating for veterans and people with disabilities, and an ASL interpreter shall be current all through. The Metropolis recommends that spectators be in place by 10:40 a.m. to see the parade march on forward of the service.
“Please note that during the ceremony at 11:00 a.m. and 11:02 a.m. a blank canon blast will take place to mark both the 11th hour and the conclusion of the 2 minutes of silence,” the Metropolis acknowledged.
The schedule is as follows:
9:15 a.m.: Neighborhood wreath-laying ceremony10:15 a.m.: Veterans and navy teams wreath-laying ceremony10:45 a.m.: Civic Ceremony
For many who can’t attend in particular person, the Metropolis of Kingston famous that YourTV Kingston shall be filming the proceedings and plans to broadcast the occasions on Cogeco channels 13 and 700 in addition to channel 100 in HD on Epicoat at 2 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. the identical day.
The Metropolis additionally provided the next recommendations on “ways to remember and honour on Remembrance Day”:
Observe 2 minutes of silence at 11 a.m. Attend the Civic Ceremony in particular person Buy a wreath or poppy from the Royal Canadian Legion. To order a wreath, please name 613-544-5522.
CFB Kingston
On November 11, 2024, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Kingston will maintain two Remembrance Day Ceremonies between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., in line with a media launch.
“Traffic delays are expected near the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RCEME) Memorial, located at the McNaughton Gate along Highway 2. Artisan Road will be closed, and Military Police will manage traffic flow at the McNaughton Gate and along Highway 2 during the ceremony. The second ceremony will take place at the Vimy Gate, located at the corner of Highway 2 and Princess Mary Avenue. A section of Princess Mary Avenue leading to the Vimy Gate will be closed during the ceremony,” CFB Kingston acknowledged.
“Remembrance Day is an occasion to honour the courage and sacrifice of Canadian Armed Forces members who have served and continue to serve our country.”
Royal Canadian Legion Department 560
A 2021 Remembrance Day ceremony on the Royal Canadian Legion Department 560 in Kingston. Photograph by Penny Cadue/Kingstonist.
The Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Department 560 will host its annual Remembrance Day ceremonies on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.
The service shall be start at 1 p.m. on the Legion’s Cenotaph, adopted by camaraderie and stay music from the band Rewind within the Legion’s Fundamental Corridor. The occasions are open to the general public. The RCL Department 560 is situated at 734 Montreal Road.
Royal Canadian Legion Department 631
The Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Department 631 in Collins Bay will host its annual Remembrance Day ceremony on the Collins Bay cenotaph.
The Matthew Dawe Memorial RCL Department’s ceremonies will start at 11 a.m. on the Legion’s cenotaph in W.C. Warnica Memorial Park, which is situated on Hillview Highway on the backside of Mona Drive. The Legion asks that attendees arrive prematurely of the ceremony at 10:45 a.m. Parking is just not obtainable on Hillview Highway, so attendees are suggested to park on the legion and stroll to the cenotaph. Representatives from RCL Department 631 will parade from the Legion to the cenotaph and again, and invitations attendees to hitch them on the Legion following the occasions.
Wilton Cenotaph ceremony
Contributors on the Wilton Cenotaph in 2022. Photograph through Loyalist Township.
The Lions Membership of Odessa and District shall be collectively taking part with the Canadian Forces College of Communications and Electronics within the presentation of the annual Remembrance Day Service at 10:30 a.m. on the Wilton Cenotaph in Wilton, Ontario.
“We gather to remember those who fell and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. This Remembrance Day Service normally attracts around 300 people which includes Military, Veterans, school children, wreath layers, members of local, provincial and federal governments and Police, EMS and first responders also attend due to the aging Veterans,” Loyalist Township stated.
Resulting from massive attendance, the Township has accepted a short lived highway closure request for Wilton for Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, from 9 a.m. till 12 p.m. which permits the service to be held primarily on the road (Simmons Highway at Fisk Highway).
The Township acknowledged that attendees arrive very early to acquire parking and seating, and for wreath layers obtain their wreaths. The service features a formation fly-by of classic airplanes from the Kingston Ultralight Flying Membership at roughly 11 a.m.
Following the service, everyone seems to be invited again to the Odessa Agricultural Society Palace, 231 Fundamental Road, Odessa, for refreshments and fellowship. Attendees are asking to enter off County Rd 6.
Be taught extra in regards to the historical past of the Wilton Remembrance Day Service in our earlier protection.
Queen’s College
The Queen’s neighborhood will collect in Grant Corridor, 43 College Avenue, on Monday, November 11 to mark Remembrance Day.
Grant Corridor, Queen’s College. Kingstonist file picture.
Based on the college, the service, led by Erin Burns, Interfaith Chaplain, will begin at 10:50 a.m., with doorways opening at 10:30 a.m. A procession to the fifth Subject Firm Plinth to put wreaths will observe the service. Lessons are cancelled between 10:30 and 11:30 am.
“Students, alumni, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend and mark Remembrance Day together and acknowledge the sacrifices of many Queen’s students, alumni, faculty, and staff in times of war. The event is also open to the Kingston community,” the college detailed, noting {that a} program for the service is on the market on the Workplace of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s web site.
Grant Corridor was used as a navy hospital and convalescent facility through the First World Conflict, and through the Second World Conflict it was used as an leisure centre for troops and a meal corridor. To be taught extra in regards to the Queen’s neighborhood’s contributions to the Canadian effort throughout First World Conflict and Second World Conflict, go to?Queen’s College Archives web site.
St. Alban’s Centre
The annual Adolphustown Remembrance Day Observance shall be held at St. Alban’s Centre on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. St. Alban’s Centre is situated at 10419 Loyalist Parkway (Freeway 33).
In a media launch, organizers ask individuals to be seated indoors by 10:45 a.m.
“The ceremony will be followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to socialize with neighbours and visitors. All residents and visitors are welcome,” the discharge reads.
Have you learnt of further Remembrance Day occasions within the Kingston space that we’ve missed itemizing right here? Go away them within the feedback!
