Archive for the category "remembrance"

Authors at the Armoury: Benjamin Hertwig

Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt

Benjamin Hertwig will read from his debut poetry collection “Slow War” at the historic Seaforth Armoury on Friday. Nominated for this year’s Governor General’s Award in Poetry, “Slow War” is only the second collection of poetry to be published by a Canadian veteran of the war in Afghanistan.

Remembrance Day Ceremonies Around Metro Vancouver

Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt

A list of Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Metro Vancouver including Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Delta, and more.

November Events in Metro Vancouver

Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt

November Events in Metro Vancouver: Activities, Events, and Things to do Around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Throughout November 2016

Remembrance at Victory Square

Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt

Since the beginning of the month, poppies have adorned the left lapels of Canadians and on Remembrance Day, through ceremonies, memorials, and services, veterans will be honoured across the country. There are several events taking place around Metro Vancouver, as there have been for decades, with the cenotaph at Victory Square being one of the […]

Remembrance Day Ceremonies Around Vancouver

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Halloween candy has been divided and the Christmas decorations are ready to be dusted off, but before we leap into a new holiday season, Canadians have a very important day to honour first. Remembrance Day, November 11th, is a day to remember the courage, service and sacrifice of thousands of men and women, and […]