Hundreds gathered at Victory Square on Sunday to participate in a Remembrance Day ceremony. Percy Smith was in the British Merchant Marine during World War Two, transporting vital supplies in the north Atlantic. While Smith says he saw some terrible things, including ships in his convoy sunk by torpedoes, he says he'd do it all again. "Would I do … [Read more...]
Veterans honored in Vancouver for Remembrance Day
November 11, 2012 by
It's a day of remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Canadians will gather across our nation to mark a moment in history that stands for the freedoms we enjoy today. As always, Vancouver’s main Remembrance Day service is in Victory Square on Hastings Street. It begins with a parade of veterans and will end with a twenty one … [Read more...]
Arrest made in Remembrance Day stabbing
November 21, 2011 by
An arrest has been made in the Remembrance Day stabbing of a Chilliwack man, who dared to tell a group of young people to pick up their trash. The 21-year-old suspect is also from Chilliwack, but his name hasn't been released. He's accused of attacking the 43-year-old victim after he and his friends were reprimanded for littering. CKNW Vancouver … [Read more...]
Thousands brave rain for Vancouver Remembrance Day service
November 11, 2011 by
Thousands of people lined the streets surrounding Vancouver's Victory Square to observe Remembrance Day services. Young and old, many arrived hours early to get a prime spot. Following a performance from Vancouver's Bach Youth Choir, a parade of veterans took place along Cambie and Hastings. Those Veterans included those who've served Canada as … [Read more...]
