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…
On October 27, 2021, the Ottawa Police Service Memorial Cemetery Main Monument was unveiled under a blue October sky. Beechwood held a small ceremony to mark this momentous occasion. The…
Ontario’s native plants existed here for thousands of years. This diverse group of plants evolved together with indigenous wildlife, adapting to local climate and soil conditions to create stable natural…
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