Barry’s Bay Legion invites public to observe Remembrance Day

The Barry’s Bay Legion is inviting the public to attend their Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11.

Legion President Heather Poliquin said this year there will be a small contingent of soldiers from the Royal Canadian Regiment in Petawawa attending.

She says two of the soldiers will stand vigil at the cenotaph.

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Poliquin said they ask guests to be at the cenotaph 15 minutes before 11 a.m.

After the ceremony is over, the legion will be open to guests for some refreshments.

Anyone still needing to get a poppy can get them at various businesses in the legion’s catchment area including Barry’s Bay, Combermere, Whitney, Round Lake, Quadeville, Palmer Rapids and Killaloe.

Julia DeJong
Julia DeJong
Julia is a graduate of Carleton University with a combined honours degree in journalism and humanities. She has published work with Carleton’s independent newspaper, The Charlatan, and completed internships with Blackburn Media and CBC Ottawa. Originally from Huron County, Ont., Julia now lives in Bancroft.

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