On Nov 11, Niagara College will pause to pay solemn tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Canada’s veterans and active service members. College flags at both Niagara campuses will be lowered to half-staff in deep respect for all who have served and continue to serve our nation during times of conflict and peace.
On campus service
The College community is encouraged to participate in a brief yet meaningful service of remembrance which will be broadcast over the public address system at 11 a.m. (at both the Welland Campus and the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake).
The service will begin with the poignant strains of “The Last Post,” followed by a reading of Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae’s timeless poem, “In Flanders Fields,” and culminate with one minute of silence. All students, faculty, and staff and administrators are encouraged to join in this important moment of reflection.
Fonthill livestream powered by NC Broadcasting
The College is proud to highlight the collaboration between faculty and students of Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film program and the Talbot Trail Legion Branch 613 in Fonthill. Thanks to this partnership, NC students will apply their skills to livestream the local Remembrance Day service, allowing the community to bear witness to this important event from afar. Read about the student crew behind the livesteam.
The service, hosted by Talbot Trail Legion Branch 613 at 141 Hwy 20 E., Fonthill, will be livestreamed starting at 10:30 a.m. on Nov.11. View it here: vimeo.com/event/5468815.
Local services
Members of the NC community are also encouraged to attend or view local services, where possible.
Many local services are scheduled to begin at approximately 10:45 a.m. It is recommended that attendees arrive by 10:30 a.m. or earlier.
Fonthill: The annual Remembrance Day service, presented by the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 613, will take place beginning at approximately 10:40 a.m. at the Fonthill Cenotaph (141 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill).
Niagara-on-the-Lake: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 will host a service at the Queen Street Cenotaph. For more information, visit notl.com/recreation-community/community-events/remembrance-day-service.
Niagara Falls: A service will be held outdoors at the Cenotaph beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Fairview Cemetery (4501 Stanley Ave.). View more info at niagarafalls.ca/news/834-city-of-niagara-falls-remembrance-day-service.news
Welland: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4 will host a service at 383 Morningstar Ave., Wellland. A service will also take place at the Welland Cenotaph in Chippawa Park (128 Fitch St.) from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Royal Canadian Legion branches host Remembrance Day ceremonies in communities across the country and abroad. Find a local Remembrance Day ceremony near you here.
