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Parades or Ceremonies for Remembrance Day 2012 in the GTA

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(Updated Nov. 1, 2013): You probably want to read “Commemorate Remembrance Day 2013 in the GTA” instead.

As I promised in yesterday’s “Choose a 2012 Remembrance Day Ceremony in Toronto“, today has a few Remembrance Day parades or ceremonies for people living in the GTA.

What is Remembrance Day?

"Poppy for British Remembrance Day 2009" image by paul-simpson.org (Paul Simpson)
“Poppy for British Remembrance Day 2009” image by paul-simpson.org (Paul Simpson)

Remembrance Day, also known as “Veterans’ Day”, “Armistice Day” or even “Poppy Day”, dedicates some time in the late morning of November 11th to remember especially those who served their country in wars. The fact that many soldiers and civilians die because of armed conflicts gives all the more reason to seek peaceful solutions. Yet, if countries do raise armies and send them to battle, the least we should do is take care of those who return injured, and the families of those who do not return at all.

The Royal Canadian Legion uses funds from the poppy appeal to support Canadian war veterans and their families. The annual tradition is to wear the Remembrance Day poppy from early November until the end of the ceremonies on Nov. 11.

This article covers civil ceremonies and parades. Many churches also hold special services on or just before Remembrance Day. Some prefer to recognize “Peace Sunday” for a message of hope for a better future, although the date may not coincide with Remembrance Day.

Remembrance Day Events in Oakville Ontario on Nov. 4 and Nov. 11, 2012

There will be two separate events to remember veterans in Oakville in October 2012.

On Nov. 4, 2012, marchers will assemble at around 10am at the Bronte hall of the Royal Canadian Legion at 79 Jones Street.

On Nov. 11, the Remembrance Day parade traditionally finishes in George’s Square for an 11am service. I haven’t found the starting time and parade route.

My sources for these events are the Oakville Fire Fighters’ schedule and Inside Halton‘s “Bronte Legion’s Remembrance Day service will be on Sunday“.

Two Remembrance Events in Mississauga Ontario on Nov. 9 and 11, 2012

Mississauga will hold a “Remembrance Day Ceremony” in Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, starting at 10:45am on Nov. 9, 2012.
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At the same location, on Sunday Nov. 11, the live broadcast from Ottawa’s national ceremony honouring veterans will be shown on monitors starting at 10am.

Two Remembrance Day Parades in Markham Ontario on Nov. 10 and 11, 2012

Markham holds two different parades to mark Remembrance Day 2012.

Two parades are scheduled in different areas of Markham.

The Nov. 10 parade in Markham starts near 7 Washington Street, at 10:30 from the Veterans’ Hall. The parade will use Highway 7, along Washington, Centre and Jerman Streets.

Another parade will use Main Street, Unionville between Carlton Road and Fred Varley Drive from 10am to noon on Nov. 11, 2012. Wreaths will be laid at the cenotaph at the Crosby Arena at 210 Main Street and Carlton Road in Unionville at 10:30.

Information about these parades was gleaned from the “Council Agenda, Wed. Oct. 3, 2012” , “2012 Markham Remembrance Day Service & Parade” and “Unionville Remembrance Day Service“.

Seeking Local Remembrance Day Services?

While I confined myself to Internet searches, the most likely source of information for local 2012 Remembrance Day services include your community newspapers or local-interest radio stations.

I’m sure that these are only a few of many Remembrance Day services in the Greater Toronto Area, but it should be a starting point for you to find a Remembrance Day 2012 event in your municipality.

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Choose a 2012 Remembrance Day Ceremony in Toronto

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You can choose among more than eight civic ceremonies to observe Remembrance Day 2012 in Toronto Ontario.

Brief Background about Remembrance Day

"Cenotaph at Old City Hall in Toronto Ontario" image by Wanda G (Wanda Gould)
“Cenotaph at Old City Hall in Toronto Ontario” image by Wanda G (Wanda Gould)

Remembrance Day always falls on November 11, to commemorate the sacrifices made during various wars. In my view, it has evolved from honouring only those who fell in battle fighting for the British Commonwealth during World War I, to an opportunity to reflect on patriotism, coursage and selfless service. From my standpoint, it’s a time for everyone to consider their relationship to their native or adopted country, and to those who have served their people.

On a personal note, my parents appreciated Canada’s role in liberating the Netherlands at the end of World War 2. If the Allies had lost, I would have been born in a region under the control of Nazi Germany. Presumably the state would have instilled values and beliefs in me that I now find terrible. On the other hand, it was a shame that so many die in so many wars.

Three other terms often are used for Remembrance Day.

“Armistice Day” recalls the armistice ending European conflict in WWI, which was signed on Nov. 11, 1918.

“Veterans’ Day” reminds us of the debt owed to our war veterans.

“Poppy Day” puts the focus on the fund-raising “poppy appeal” that supports the Royal Canadian Legion. Each sale of a Remembrance Day poppy helps the Royal Legion’s purpose to “serve veterans and their dependants, to promote Remembrance, and to act in the service of Canada…”. Also, the “major source of funding for the Legion … is the annual Poppy Campaign”.

Where and When to Commemorate Remembrance Day 2012 in Toronto

Many churches either mark Remembrance Day to honour their members who died serving their country. Other churches observe it as “Peace Sunday”, in the hope that humanity will find ways to resolve differences without violence. Some denominations mark the occaision the Sunday before Nov. 11, while others use different dates based on their own calendars.

Many of us observe Remembrance Day at a cenotaph or cemetary as a solemn annual Toronto event.

One Civic Nov. 4, 2012 Remembrance Day Event in Toronto

One civic Remembrance Day ceremony will be held Sunday Nov. 4 at the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive between Brimley and McCowan off Ellesmere, at 2pm.

(Added Nov. 4, 2012): I just read a Facebook update saying there had been a Remembrance Day march from Shoppers’ World on the Danforth to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11 on Dawes Road in Toronto on the afternoon of Nov. 4th. I don’t know how I missed it; sorry.

Seven Civic Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Toronto on Nov. 11, 2012

The sunrise service at Prospect Cemetary begins at 8am at 1450 St Clair Avenue West, between Landsdowne Avenue and Caledonia Road. The cemetary stretches north from there to Eglinton Avenue West.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre uses the Warriors Hall at 2075 Bayview Ave. at 10:15am.

The following Remembrance Day observances begin at 10:45am or so:

  • The Kew Gardens cenotaph is at 2075 Queen St. East in the Beach neighbourhood.
  • Swansea Town Hall is at 95 Lavinia Ave., at Deforest Road east of Windemere Avenue and well south of Bloor Street West.
  • Royal Canadian Legion meets at the Scarborough Cenotaph, at Kingston Road and Danforth Ave.
  • The Province of Ontario uses the front lawn of Queen’s Park north of College St.

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At 7pm, the Royal Canadian Legion will meet in the Stan Lister Hall at 100 Salome Drive, off Sheppard Ave. East midway between Brimley Road and Meadowvale Avenue.

Contact information about this solemn annual autumn Toronto event is available at the official City of Toronto web page for the 2012 Remembrance Day.

Opportunities that I Missed in 2012

(Updated Nov. 12, 2012): If I had actually read my MP’s newsletter, I would have known about two other Remembrance Day ceremonies in East York:

  • The Memorial Gardens of the East York Civic Centre, at 850 Coxwell Ave., hosted a service at 10:45 on Remembrance Day.
  • The Kew Gardens Cenotaph, in Kew Gardens at Queen East and Waverley, also at 10:45.

The lesson I just learned is to actually read the mail from your elected representatives.

Looking for More Annual Toronto Events?

(Updated Nov. 2, 2012) As planned, “Parades or Ceremonies for Remembrance Day 2012 in the GTA” notes several civic Remembrance Day events in neighbouring municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area. These ceremonies and parades also honour war veterans from the Canadian Royal Legion.

Check the “annual events” or “Toronto events” categories toward the end of the left-hand menu.

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Emerald Ash Borer Closes Parks for Tree Removal in Oakville

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The Emerald Ash Borer has damaged so many trees in Oakville, Ontario that six parks face temporary closures to allow tree removal operations starting in November 2012. (Updated Oct. 12, 2015): I removed references to two articles I’d written for now-defunct online science sites.

Why Close Parks or Remove Dead Trees in Oakville?

"Adult Emerald Ash Borer" by cham0138
“Adult Emerald Ash Borer” by cham0138

The step of culling diseased and dead ash trees is necessary to limit the spread of the emerald ash borer, an invasive insect from Asia.

As well, dead trees pose a greater risk of dropping branches on unsuspecting passersby. The current brush with the post-tropical storm Sandy in October 2012 is a reminder that high winds may snap limbs from trees.

The Oakville tree removal action is a wise precaution for public safety and also to combat the invasive emerald ash borer.

Which Parks will be Closed, and for How Long?

Staff anticipate that no park would remain closed for more than a fortnight. Two weeks should be adequate for the tree removal process.

Two parks are scheduled to be closed as of November 1, 2012: Winston Woods and Perkins Passage. The schedule for the others has yet to be published. Here are the Oakville parks slated to be closed temporarily.

Winston Woods Park in Oakville Ontario

"Winston Woods Park in Oakville Ontario" image by Mike DeHaan via Google Maps
“Winston Woods Park in Oakville Ontario” image by Mike DeHaan via Google Maps

Winston Woods Park is on Winston Park Road in Oakville, centrally nestled between Winston Churchill Blvd., the QEW, Hwy 403 and Dundas St. West.

Perkins Passage Park in Oakville Ontario

"Perkins Passage and Cornwall Road Park in Oakville Ontario" image by Mike DeHaan via Google Maps
“Perkins Passage and Cornwall Road Park in Oakville Ontario” image by Mike DeHaan via Google Maps

Perkins Passage Park is considered part of the Cornwall Road Park; see the next paragraph.

Cornwall Road Park

The closure of Cornwall Road Park has been announced but without the schedule. It is on Cornwall Road, north-east of Trafalgar.

Oakville Park, Morrison Valley South and Sheridan Park

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"Oakville Park, Morrison Valley South and Sheridan Park" image by Mike DeHaan via Google Maps
“Oakville Park, Morrison Valley South and Sheridan Park” image by Mike DeHaan via Google Maps

Oakville Park & Morrison Valley South & Sheridan Park will close at some time.

Oakville Park is off McCraney St. East, north-east of 6th Line and lies on the west border of Sheridan College. It is south of Upper Middle Road East.

Morrison Valley South Park is located among Trafalgar, Upper Middle Road East, 8th Line and well north of Iroquois Shore Road and the QEW.

Sheridan Valley Park is bordered by Grand Bend, Grosvenor, and Upper Middle Road East.

Official Announcement from Oakville Ontario

Oakville’s official announcement is at “Temporary woodland park closures start November 1, 2012“. This also has contact information regarding the fight against the emerald ash borer in Oakville.

Background on the Emerald Ash Borer

The City of Toronto has at least one official page about the emerald ash borer, which has further links to the federal Canadian Food Inspection Agency quarantine orders.

Take Preventative Measures

Perhaps the most obvious sign of an emerald ash borer infestation is seeing dried or dying leaves at the crown of your ash tree. The adults and larvae are harder to spot, even in spring or early summer. My articles, above, have more details.

If you own an ash tree and even suspect an infestation of emerald ash borers, contact an arborist in Oakville or in Toronto to learn what you should do. Tree removal and replacement is one option, particularly when the damage is as bad as found in Oakville parks.

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