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Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day observances

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Various organizations and local governments in Canada and the United Kingdom have announced schedules for November remembrance observances. In the United Kingdom, the London Borough of Havering has planned services and parades for November 8, 2026, to pay tribute to members of the British Armed Forces and the Commonwealth. In Durham, St Cuthbert’s Catholic Church is hosting the Month of the Holy Souls, featuring a Requiem Mass on November 8 to honor those who died in the World Wars and recent conflicts. In Canada, preparations for November 11 ceremonies include the Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy campaign, which marks its 100th anniversary in 2026. ~~Communities are engaging in various tribute activities, such as the creation of handmade poppy displays in Hubbards and poppy distribution by the 1922 Royal Westminster Regiment in Aldergrove.~~ The ~~Royal Canadian~~ Legion has advised that the ~~public~~ poppy should be worn on the left side of the chest, over the heart, to ~~purchase remembrance items only from authorized sources~~ symbolize keeping the sacrifices of veterans close to ~~prevent unauthorized commercial entities from profiting from~~ one's thoughts. While donations support veterans and their families, the symbol has faced debate. In Nova Scotia, a previous judicial rule requiring staff to seek permission before wearing poppies in court to maintain an unbiased space was criticized by Premier Tim Houston. Discussions have also surfaced regarding whether the poppy ~~image.~~ carries political weight. Specific ceremony details have emerged for British Columbia, including a return to the Clarke Theatre in Mission and a parade at Veterans’ Square in Cloverdale. In Victoria, commemorations at the British Columbia Legislature Cenotaph have highlighted the service of Indigenous veterans while acknowledging historical ~~discrimination.~~ discrimination and a lack of support. Data from Veterans Affairs Canada notes a significant decline in the number of living veterans from the Second World War and the Korean War, with the estimated population dropping to approximately 4,306. Other regional activities include wreath-laying in Manitoba and services in Steinbach, Sooke, and Whonnock. Municipalities have issued advisories regarding road closures and business hours for the holiday.

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