As all in-person Remembrance Day events on the North Shore have been cancelled or limited to invite-only this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, municipal governments across the area have come together to provide ways for residents to remember the sacrifices and service of those who have served.
North Vancouver
This Remembrance Day, the City of North Vancouver is asking residents to “remember in place,” saying the in-person event that is usually held at the Victoria Park Cenotaph will be private and invite-only for veterans.
“We encourage residents to #RememberinPlace safely at home and avoid visiting the Victoria Park Cenotaph on November 11 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and for the safety of our more vulnerable community members,” the city said.
The city says that if part of your tradition of recognizing and celebrating veterans is to lay a wreath, please do so before the event.
The North Shore Veterans will be live-streaming the event, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
West Vancouver
The City of West Vancouver says that while residents may observe two minutes of silence at 11:11 a.m. themselves, it is providing more options for people to pay their respects.
The West Vancouver Memorial Library will be open on Thursday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., to allow residents to honour those who have served by viewing Remembrance Day displays, interviews with veterans, and other programs.
Craft supplies will be available for children and families to make cards for veterans living in long-term care facilities across Canada.
Organized by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60, the city also pre-recorded a cemetery service on Sunday, Nov. 7, in which the West Vancouver Youth Band played. Running for approximately 15 minutes, the city invites you to watch the service.
Charlie Carey is the North Shore News’ Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
