Hamamelis virginiana, known as Witch-hazel, common Witch-hazel, and American Witch-hazel, is a species of flowering shrub native to eastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Minnesota, and south to…
Remembrance Day ceremonies at the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa.
The ground at Beechwood Cemetery was still covered in hoarfrost early Thursday as Charlie Watson walked along the rows of military headstones, reading names. Watson’s grandfather, Alexander (Sandy) Watson, is…
A farewell sign posted on behalf of Crerar to troops of the First Canadian Army departing from the Netherlands in 1945 read: Here’s wishing you a satisfactory and speedy journey…
Landscapers, horticulturalists and volunteers from across the region gathered early in the morning on Friday, Nov. 5 for Beechwood Cemetery’s 16th annual National Day of Tribute. Participants pitched in their…
If we are to honour our veterans and those who did not come home from war we need to stop comparing their sacrifices to what has been asked of us…
On a sunny and beautiful November 1st 2021, Beechwood Cemetery and No Stone Left Alone held the Annual No Stone Left Alone ceremony and poppy laying event. The No Stone…
As fewer Second World War veterans remain, three national charities band together to educate youth about safeguarding the memory of veterans …
The Field of Honour – Section 27 The Field of Honour is reserved for Canadian Forces Veterans, War Dead from the Northwest Rebellion, the World Wars, the Korean conflict, United…
In the final weeks and days leading up to Remembrance Day on Nov. 11, Canadians’ thoughts naturally turn to remembering the veterans who are no longer with us — the…
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