http://www.vac-acc.gc.caVeterans Affairs Canada Events Feed.http://www.vac-acc.gc.cahttp://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/favicon.gif Wreath-laying ceremony http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4237 2010-03-21T00:00:00-04:00 The Hellenic Community of Ottawa This this the 3rd annual older adults Health and Wellness Fair. Pre-registration is required to this free event. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4246 2010-03-25T00:00:00-04:00 Health and Wellness Fair Jake's Gift is a powerful comedy-drama about a cantankerous WWII Veteran who reluctantly returns to Juno Beach for the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. While there, he meets Isabelle, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village, whose inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old Veteran to confront some long ignored ghosts. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=3433 2010-04-04T00:00:00-04:00 Jake's Gift Vimy Ridge Public School is a new school in the Durham District School Board. It will educate and commemorate the soldiers who served at the historic battle of Vimy Ridge. A grand opening and other activities will take place on April 8, 2010, the eve of the 93rd Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4223 2010-04-08T00:00:00-04:00 Vimy Ridge Public School Opening Celebrations Marking the End of an Era: Manitoba honours all First World War service men and women. Please join us for this outdoor event. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4263 2010-04-09T00:00:00-04:00 End of an Era Ceremony in Manitoba Wreath laying ceremony http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4208 2010-04-09T00:00:00-04:00 93rd Anniversary of Vimy Ridge The Swift Current Oratorio Choir, together with Regina Symphony Players, presents The Armed Man:A Mass for Peace. Written by K. Jenkins, this powerful music was commissioned by the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, England for Millenium celebrations and was originally dedicated to victims of the Kosovo conflict. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4243 2010-04-11T00:00:00-04:00 The Armed Man, A Mass for Peace, choir concert The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada Association will have a meet and greet on April 23 at Moss Park Armoury. Military equipment will be on display representing 150 years of service to Canada. April 24, buffet breakfast, bus tours to Casa Loma and guided tour of all messes at Moss Park Armoury. Dinner and dance on Saturday night. Buffet breakfast, a parade and a reception will take place on Sunday. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4205 2010-04-23T00:00:00-04:00 QOR 2010 Toronto Come and join the Royal Canadian Legion in their annual Veterans Candlelight Tribute. The event will start off with a parade, followed by a Remembrance Service and the laying of over 2000 candles on Veterans grave markers. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4250 2010-05-01T00:00:00-04:00 Annual Veterans Candlelight Tribute Wreath laying ceremony http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4224 2010-05-02T00:00:00-04:00 Battle of the Atlantic This event will commemorate and provide public awareness for the sacrifices made by Naval Veterans in their 100th year history and the contributions made to the peace and security of Canada and our allies. A statue will be dedicated. A dinner will be held and an open house will also be held at the facility. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4232 2010-05-02T00:00:00-04:00 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Naval Wreath laying ceremony http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4226 2010-05-04T00:00:00-04:00 Netherlands Anniversary From May to October, the Naden Band will perform a Naval Centennial musicial tribute in 23 communities from Victoria to Thunder Bay. The Canadian Naval Centennial Road Show schedule may be found on the internet at www.nadenband.ca/e/perf.htm http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4218 2010-05-04T00:00:00-04:00 Navy Centennial Band Concerts Freedom of the City Parade of 2,000 personnel of Maritime Forces Pacific led by Rear Admiral Tyrone Pile will parade through downtown Victoria. The parade will be halted at City Hall where His Worship will read a proclamation and the parade will advance with drums beating, flags flying and baynets fixed. Following the parade, the privately sponsored Homecoming Statue will be dedicated on Wharf Street by the Lieut-Governor. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4221 2010-05-04T00:00:00-04:00 Canadian Naval Centennial This is the twentieth anniversary of the commemoration of the Liberation of the Netherlands by the Canadian Veteran Association (Ancaster). The organizers have arranged a remembrance service, dinner, entertainment and gifts for 300 Canadian Veterans. 90 youth are expected to attend with 40 local High School students volunteering. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4240 2010-05-05T00:00:00-04:00 65th Anniversary of Liberation of Holland Welcome to the community celebrations of the 65th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands by the Canadian Armed Forces and the allies. This event is organized by the http://www.cnfa.ca - Admission is Free. Please bring a Veteran. Thank You Canada Always http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=3994 2010-05-05T00:00:00-04:00 The Canada Netherlands Friendship Association Students from nineteen schools in the Georgetown area accompanied by Veterans will place candles during ceremonies in Georgetown Remembrance Park and at the Glen Williams Cenotaph. In the evening a Silent Walk will begin at the RCL Branch 120 and end at Georgetown Remembrance Park and invite the community to honour our Veterans by placing candles at the Cenotaph. Light refreshments at the RCL will follow the Silent Walk. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4236 2010-05-06T00:00:00-04:00 8th Annual Georgetown Candlelight Tribute This event will celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the end of the SWW. Military vehicles from SWW, guns, mortars will be displayed. This event is to appreciate, honour and remember Veterans. A televised Service of Honour and Remembrance will be held at North Street United Church. A reception will follow the service for the guests of honour. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4235 2010-05-08T00:00:00-04:00 A Celebration Weekend The RCTCC will be hosting an event to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Victory in Europe. The performance includes a the play "There was a War Tomorrow" as well as music & dance from the Second World War era. A special presentation of gifts and flowers from the youth performers to Veterans at the dinner will take place. Aim: to educate youth about events that took place during War and to remember the dedication and contributions of our Veterans. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4249 2010-05-08T00:00:00-04:00 Victory Day Celebration Wreath laying ceremony http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4209 2010-05-08T00:00:00-04:00 65th anniversary VE Day The Wren Association of Toronto will commemorate the Canadian Navy Centennial with a ceremonial planting of the Royal Canadian Centennial Rose AC" Navy Lady. The City of Cambridge has offered to partner in the organization of this event, officiate at the ceremony and provide a reception following the event. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4238 2010-05-16T00:00:00-04:00 Ceremonial Planting of the Royal Canadian Navy Centennial Rose Wreath laying ceremony http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4229 2010-05-19T00:00:00-04:00 Canadian Naval Air Group Centennial Ceremony The Canada at War: The Guelph Wellington Experience is a one day educational event for grade 8 students, which personalizes history and brings Canadian military history to life with displays, demonstrations and interactive activities. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4252 2010-05-20T00:00:00-04:00 Canada at War: The Guelph-Wellington Experience Established in 1868 by the Royal Navy as an honoured final resting place for those who served at sea. More than 2,500 naval and military personnel are buried oin that cemetery. The twilight service on May 27 will honour the Canadian Naval Centennial and feature the Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific. The event ends with candles being placed on each of the grave sites. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4215 2010-05-22T00:00:00-04:00 Veteran's Cemetery God's Acre Candlelight Service Join The Royal Canadian Legion and Veterans Affairs Canada in a Candlelight Tribute in honour of all those who have served and are currently serving in the cause of peace and freedom. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4248 2010-05-27T00:00:00-04:00 Candlelight Tribute Wreath laying ceremony http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4225 2010-05-29T00:00:00-04:00 Association Legions of Honour (Shriners) The new exhibit called "No Man Left Behind" will be on the same day that they are commemorating the 65th Anniversary of VE Day. There will be parade, a ceremony acknowledging veterans and a luncheon reception to thank the Veterans to follow. The youth and the Veterans will be able to interact at this time. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4203 2010-06-05T00:00:00-04:00 Commemorating the 65th Anniversary of VE Day and Exhibit Opening Wreath laying ceremony http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4227 2010-06-06T00:00:00-04:00 Independant Order of Odd Fellows The navies of the Pacific Rim will be featured in the International Fleet Review June 9 to 14. Twenty-eight navies of the Indo-Pacific region have been invited to. It is anticipated that more than 15 visiting ships and and estimated 10,000 to 12,000 sailors will be guests. Include a parade of nations, a fireworks spectacle in the vicinity of the Royal Roads anchorage. Performance by the Canadian Air Force "Snowbirds" Air Demonstration Squadron. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4220 2010-06-09T00:00:00-04:00 Navy Centennial Fleet Review This Memorial ride will leave from Vancouver, up Hwy 1 through to Hope, along Hwy 7 towards Agassiz and back onto Hwy 1 to Chilliwack. This ride is open to everyone - bikes and cars. A Memorial Service will be held at the Sappers Cenotaph on the corner of Vedder Road and Keith Wilson in Chilliwack. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4247 2010-06-12T00:00:00-04:00 Canadian Army Veterans Memorial Ride For the Fallen in Afghanistan Wreath laying ceremony http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4211 2010-06-20T00:00:00-04:00 Korea Armistice Day Wreath laying ceremony http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4210 2010-06-21T00:00:00-04:00 National Aboriginal Veterans Day Event to launch the Website of Heroes Remembers Canadian Black Veterans http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4206 2010-06-26T00:00:00-04:00 Veterans Affairs Black Website Launch This event is to honour St. John Ambulance volunteers who have served overseas and are currently serving overseas. We are also requesting permission to use the cenotaph for this ceremony. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4204 2010-06-26T00:00:00-04:00 St. John Ambulance Service of Remembrance Wreath laying ceremony http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4230 2010-07-01T00:00:00-04:00 Anniversary of Beaumont Hamel Entry open for club member and guest only. A 'Support our Troops' event to assist in raising funds from corporate donors for use by the deployment program (families of deployed personnel) of the Military Family Resource Centre-National Capital Region. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4231 2010-07-29T00:00:00-04:00 Mens Member/Guest Golf Tournament A 2 day event at which over 100 WWII and Korean War vehicles will be on display including several Sherman Tanks and many Bren Carriers. There will be a WWII era swing dance at the museum. It is planned to have hundreds of Veterans and their families attend. There will be WWII vendors displaying and selling several hundred period artifacts. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4234 2010-08-14T00:00:00-04:00 2010 Military Muster Wreath laying ceremony http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4213 2010-08-15T00:00:00-04:00 65th Anniversary VJ Day Vintage aircraft and vehicles will be displayed for the Veterans to talk to the public. This will give the Veterans the opportunity to interact with the youth attending the show. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4239 2010-08-21T00:00:00-04:00 Veterans Historical Display Wreath laying ceremony http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4228 2010-09-03T00:00:00-04:00 Merchant Navy Day National ceremony Wreath laying http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=4216 2010-11-11T00:00:00-04:00 National Ceremony of Remembrance December 10, 1988 - Nobel Peace Prize presented to United Nations Peacekeepers http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=events/events&eventid=637 2010-12-10T00:00:00-04:00 Nobel Peace Prize presented to United Nations Peacekeepers