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UBC's War Memorial Gym, celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026. This year also marks 100 years since incorporation of The Royal Canadian Legion.

Our ceremony will include remarks from local dignitaries and UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon. It also comprises wreath-layings, readings, and music from a piper and a string quartet. 

You can view more details on the official event web page.

All are welcome, doors open at 10:00 am PT, ceremony begins at 10:45 am PT.

 

No Stone Left Alone holds events in communities across Canada to engage youth in the personal act of placing a poppy on the headstones of veterans - thus encouraging understanding and an ongoing legacy of remembrance for those who have served. 

For more information about this event, or to find an event near you in British Columbia, please visit:

https://www.nostoneleftalone.ca/british-columbia

No Stone Left Alone holds events in communities across Canada to engage youth in the personal act of placing a poppy on the headstones of veterans - thus encouraging understanding and an ongoing legacy of remembrance for those who have served. 

For more information about this event, or to find an event near you in British Columbia, please visit:

https://www.nostoneleftalone.ca/british-columbia

No Stone Left Alone holds events in communities across Canada to engage youth in the personal act of placing a poppy on the headstones of veterans - thus encouraging understanding and an ongoing legacy of remembrance for those who have served. 

For more information about this event, or to find an event near you in British Columbia, please visit:

https://www.nostoneleftalone.ca/british-columbia

We warmly invite everyone to join us to honour the courage and sacrifice of Japanese Canadian veterans. 

This ceremony is a hybrid event (in-person & virtual) open to everyone. 

Please join us for light refreshments and a chamber opera presentation by Taka Lee at the Stanley Park Pavilion (610 Pipeline Rd) immediately following the ceremony. 

Live Stream: Watch remotely via the NNMCC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1lcCGbFoac 

Canadian history you never knew: Come and hear community historian, Debbie Jiang give a public lecture on November 6, 2026 at Brighouse Branch at 2pm, Richmond Public Library, about her latest research on Japanese Canadians in the First World War. 

Free registration here: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aaaff3119094f0c6938a10a. 

If you are local please join in person.

The performing arts students of the Canadian College of Performing Arts will take the stage in a shared performance evening with the Band of the 5th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, for a concert and theatrical performance celebrating and honouring service. Since 2018 this concert has offered a fully accessible community performance at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre in Oak Bay in partnership with the District of Oak Bay. 

Founded in 2018 in South Surrey/White Rock BC, the Canadian Walk For Veterans brings Canadians together to walk shoulder to shoulder in recognition of our military and Veteran communities. Guided by a shared commitment to connection, the Walk creates space for Canadians to come together in support of Veteran mental health, well-being, and transition to life after service. 

Memorial Parade to be held to commemorate the 86th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. This parade involves Air Cadets from the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley areas of British Columbia. It is being organized by the Air Cadet League of Canada, BC Provincial Committee in conjunction with the Regional Cadet Support Unit (Pacific). The public is cordially invited to attend this parade.

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