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The Royal Canadian Legion hosts Canada’s 2023 National Remembrance Day Ceremony

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Saturday, November 11, 2023
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OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tens of thousands of participants gathered at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony this year.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tens of thousands of participants gathered at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony this year.
  • The Royal Canadian Legion hosted the solemn yet striking event at the National War Memorial in Ottawa; in honour of all those who have given their lives in service to Canada.
  • The ceremony also paid respects to the 130 Canadian Armed Forces members who have died in the line of peacekeeping duty.
  • Legion Dominion President Mr. Bruce Julian laid a wreath along with representatives of the youth of Canada - winners of the Legion National Foundation’s senior poster and literary contest.

Advertising Blackout!…Legion encourages remembrance with unique initiative

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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OTTAWA, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thousands of digital advertising signs across the country will go black on Remembrance Day this year, to be replaced with a message of remembrance and three important figures: 11-11-11.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thousands of digital advertising signs across the country will go black on Remembrance Day this year, to be replaced with a message of remembrance and three important figures: 11-11-11.
  • The two minutes of silence are a very sacred part of Remembrance Day ceremonies, during which attendees quietly reflect upon our Veterans’ sacrifices and remember them with deep gratitude.
  • Canadians can expect another beautiful National Remembrance Day Ceremony organized by the Legion at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on November 11.
  • Branches are populating this page to allow Canadians to find a Legion-supported Remembrance ceremony closest to them.

The Royal Canadian Legion names Canada’s 2023 National Silver Cross Mother

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to share the story of this year’s National Silver Cross Mother , Gloria Hooper, of St. Claude, Manitoba.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to share the story of this year’s National Silver Cross Mother , Gloria Hooper, of St. Claude, Manitoba.
  • Mrs. Hooper will represent all Silver Cross Mothers when she places a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Remembrance Day.
  • “This honoured action carries deep meaning,” says Bruce Julian, Dominion President.
  • He was the first Canadian to give his life as part of that peacekeeping mission.

The Royal Canadian Legion hosts Canada’s 2022 National Remembrance Day Ceremony

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion hosted Canadas National Remembrance Day Ceremony in full once again this year, with pandemic restrictions having previously altered the format over the past two years.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion hosted Canadas National Remembrance Day Ceremony in full once again this year, with pandemic restrictions having previously altered the format over the past two years.
  • A fly-past by CF-18 Hornet aircraft, and a second fly-past of aHawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire, highlighted the ceremony.
  • God Save the King was sung this year at the annual gathering organized by The Royal Canadian Legion.
  • Mr. Bruce Julian, the Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion also joined the Vice Regal Party to lay a wreath.

The Royal Canadian Legion names Canada’s 2022 National Silver Cross Mother

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is pleased to announce this years National Silver Cross Mother, Candy Greff of Lacombe, Alberta.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is pleased to announce this years National Silver Cross Mother, Candy Greff of Lacombe, Alberta.
  • Behind each fallen Veteran, is a story that resonates with us all, says Bruce Julian, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion.
  • The Memorial Cross - more commonly referred to as the Silver Cross - was introduced on December 1, 1919.
  • The Royal Canadian Legion receives nominations for the National Silver Cross Mother role from Provincial Commands and individual Canadians each year.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the eighth anniversary of the attack at the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill

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Saturday, October 22, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 22, 2022 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the eighth anniversary of the attack at the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 22, 2022 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the eighth anniversary of the attack at the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill:
    "Eight years ago today, Canadians were shocked by a tragic terrorist attack at the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill in Ottawa that took one life and injured several others.
  • Our thoughts are with their families, friends, and former colleagues, as well as all those affected by these attacks.
  • "The National War Memorial was built to commemorate the response of Canadians in times of war.
  • Parliament Hill symbolizes the values that define us as Canadians: freedom, peace, and inclusion.

Royal Canadian Legion mourns passing of Queen Elizabeth II

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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OTTAWA, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada.
  • The Royal in Royal Canadian Legion came to be in 1961 and was due to Her Majestys consent to use this title.
  • The Legion was founded in Winnipeg in 1925 as The Canadian Legion of the British Empire Services League and was later incorporated by a special Act of Parliament with its Charter issued in 1926.
  • That Act was amended in 1961 after the Queen consented to the use of the prefix Royal.

Itinerary unveiled for the 2022 Royal Tour of Canada of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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The event will also include official addresses by dignitaries and The Prince of Wales.

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  • The event will also include official addresses by dignitaries and The Prince of Wales.
  • Finally, at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Their Royal Highnesses will meet with local food producers.
  • The upcoming visit from Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall is an opportunity to reflect and reinforce our friendship.
  • For more information about the upcoming tour, follow the hashtag #RoyalVisitCanada on all platforms and The Crown in Canada on social media:

Legion issues statement of condemnation

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Sunday, January 30, 2022
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OTTAWA, Jan. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion strongly condemns the shocking actions of protestors who encroached upon the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday.

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  • OTTAWA, Jan. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion strongly condemns the shocking actions of protestors who encroached upon the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday.
  • They jumped on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and parked vehicles on the surrounding grounds.
  • Founded in 1925, the Legion is Canadas largest Veteran support and community service organization.
  • We are a non-profit organization with a national reach across Canada as well as branches in the U.S. and Europe.

The Royal Canadian Legion holds 2021 National Remembrance Day Ceremony

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 100th anniversary of the Poppy as the countrys symbol of Remembrance was the theme of Canadas National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 100th anniversary of the Poppy as the countrys symbol of Remembrance was the theme of Canadas National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa.
  • All who were present paid tribute accompanied by prayers, special music, a 21-gun salute, and a fly-past by CF-18 Hornet aircraft.
  • The annual ceremony organized by The Royal Canadian Legion ensures the country never forgets our fallen Veterans.
  • We are a non-profit organization with a national reach across Canada as well as branches in the U.S., and Europe.