Written by Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid struck Earth, causing the extinction of around 75% of all species. This event was so significant that we now use it to define the boundary between the Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras. There had only been four extinction events of this magnitude up until then; today, we are living through the […]
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — On Sunday, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall signed a proclamation to observe Nov. 17, 2024, as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in Salt Lake City. “Traffic deaths and serious injuries are preventable,” Mendenhall said on social media on Nov. 17. “We are and must continue implementing […]
Except for a brief drizzle, the rain held off for Monday’s Remembrance Day service in Bancroft. Hundreds of people gathered in Cenotaph Park to recognize the day and attend the ceremony where wreaths were laid in commemoration. Community representatives and dignitaries were there including Edna Armstrong who laid a wreath for the war brides, […]
Article content Canadians came together in cities and towns from coast to coast Monday to honour the men and women in uniform who gave their lives in service to their country. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon paid their respects in a Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. […]
LONDON, United Kingdom – King Charles III laid a wreath honoring fallen service personnel in central London on Sunday as the Princess of Wales looked on, in a further sign the royal family is slowly returning to normal at the end of a year in which two of the most popular royals were sidelined by […]
Prince William provides update on Kate’s health Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The Princess of Wales has taken a significant step in her gradual return to public royal duties by attending the Festival of Remembrance. Joined by the […]
The Queen will not attend the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday evening, nor the Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph on Sunday Source link
The Royal Canadian Air Force will conduct flypasts for several Remembrance Day commemorations across Canada on November 11. Heather at the Barry’s Bay Legion said two chinook helicopters from tactical Squadron 450, Petawawa, will fly over Barry’s Bay at 1 p.m. on Monday. Flypasts are being carried out by aircraft from Royal Canadian Air […]
North Hastings Highlanders Pipe Band had their last rehearsal on Thursday before the Bancroft Remembrance Day Ceremony on Monday. The band has performed at the ceremony since the 1970’s. While the forecast for Monday does not look too cold, Pipe Major Christopher Beatty says they are used to performing in all kinds of weather. “We prepare, we […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News There are many ceremonies planned around the Lower Mainland for Remembrance Day, Published Nov 07, 2024 • Last updated 46 minutes ago • 7 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Here are the ceremonies around the Lower […]