THUNDER BAY — After two years of more muted Remembrance Day ceremonies limited by the COVID-19 pandemic, Thunder Bay and area residents will once again have several options to recognize the sacrifice of veterans at events across the city and in Fort William First Nation.
A ceremony will be held indoors at the Fort William Gardens for the first time since 2019, organized by the Royal Canadian Legion.
The ceremony, which typically drew thousands of participants before the pandemic, will begin at 10:45 a.m., with doors opening at 10 a.m.
A ceremony at Waverley Park is set to begin at 10:20 a.m. with the vigil guard mounting the cenotaph, and conclude shortly after 11:15 a.m.
A church service will follow at St. Paul’s United Church, and the public is invited to the Port Arthur Legion Branch 5 clubroom for refreshments, music, and fellowship from 2 to 6 p.m.
Fort William First Nation will hold its traditional Remembrance Day ceremony on Anemki Wajiw, also known as Mount McKay, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Derek Fox will carry the NAN veterans eagle staff and lay a wreath at the Mount McKay cenotaph.
The Royal Canadian Slovak Legion Branch 129 will also hold a ceremony at its main legion hall beginning at 10:30 a.m., with doors opening at 10 a.m.
The ceremony will include a colour party, pipes and drums, a guest singer, the 3rd Canadian Ranger patrol, Junior Canadian Rangers, the 70th Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets, and guest speakers, the legion said.
