Niagara College will join Canadians across the country in observing Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, honouring the courage, service and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve Canada.
To mark the occasion, College flags will be lowered at both campuses, and a brief ceremony of remembrance will be broadcast over the public address system at 11 a.m.
The observance will include the playing of “The Last Post,” a reading of John McCrae’s poem “In Flanders Fields,” and one minute of silence to reflect on the sacrifices made by members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Members of the NC community who are working or learning remotely are also encouraged to pause at 11 a.m. and join students and colleagues in this shared moment of remembrance.
NC Broadcasting students support Fonthill Remembrance Day livestream
Niagara College students and faculty from the Audio and Media Production program, formerly the Broadcast – Radio, Television & Film program, will once again partner with Talbot Trail Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 in Fonthill to livestream the community’s Remembrance Day ceremony.
Through this collaboration, students will gain valuable hands-on broadcasting experience while helping make the ceremony accessible to those unable to attend in person.
The service will take place at the Legion, located at 141 Highway 20 E. in Fonthill, with the livestream beginning at 10:30 a.m. on November 11.
Members of the NC community can watch the livestream here.
Community Remembrance Day services
NC encourages students and employees to participate in local Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11, where possible.
Community ceremonies are expected to begin at approximately 10:45 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 10:30 a.m. to allow time for parking.
Community ceremony locations:
- Niagara Falls:
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Fairview Cemetery, Stanley Avenue, starting at 10:45 a.m.
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 479 (5603 Spring Street), starting at 1:30 p.m.
- Welland: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4, 383 Morningstar Avenue, starting at 10:45 a.m.
- Niagara-on-the-Lake: NOTL Cenotaph, Queen Street, starting at 10:45 a.m.
- Fonthill: Talbot Trail Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613, 141 Highway 20 E, starting at 10:40 a.m.
