Remembrance Day ceremonies across the Cowichan Valley will start on Nov. 11 as we honour those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Remembrance Day originated in 1918 after fighting during the first World War (The Great War) came to an end on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at the eleventh hour.
In Duncan, ceremonies will be hosted by Legion Branch 53 at Charles Hoey Park from 10:30 a.m until noon following a parade.
The parade will follow a run from Government Street to Station Street and then end back on Government Street.
Duncan residents can expect road closures to take affect during this time from Government Stret to Kenneth Street and from Canada Way to Craig Street.
Ceremonies in Chemainus will be held at the Cenotaph starting at 11 a.m, and the Town of Lake Cowichan will start their parade at the Firehall at 10:30 with the ceremony starting at 10:55.
The Town of Ladysmith will also hold their events on Tuesday (Nov. 11) with a parade starting at the Legion on First Avenue and stopping at the Cenotaph at the east end of Warren Street and the Trans-Canada Highway.
The town says they’ll also be closing first avenue between Warren Street and High Street from 10:30 until 11:30 for the service.
