Local Communities Prepare for Remembrance Day

With Remembrance Day almost here, preparations are underway for tomorrow's ceremonies.

Jim Apsey - Poppy Campaign Chairman for Chapleau's Legion Branch 5 - notes Chapleau's plans include the annual ceremony at the cenotaph outside the Legion Hall.

As it is happening on a Saturday, Apsey invites all residents and their families to come to the cenotaph, including bringing children to "show them what it's all about".

Larry Harvey - Poppy Campaign Chairman for Wawa's Legion Branch 429 - says Wawa's plans will be similar to last year, though there will be no parade.

Harvey adds the community bus will be available to take seniors or those with mobility issues from the Legion Hall to the cenotaph, then the Community Centre, and back to the Legion Hall - those needing it must meet at the Legion Hall by 10:30 am.

People are also reminded to wear poppies, found throughout each community.