Reflections for Remembrance Day 2026

Oct 28, 2026 - Waterloo Public Library
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Join us this Remembrance Day as we recognize and honour all those who sacrificed, served, fought and died for our freedoms. Read on for reading suggestions, local events and more.

Find Your Local Remembrance Day Ceremony

Royal Canadian Legion Branches host Remembrance Day ceremonies in communities across the country and abroad. Click the button below to find a ceremony hosted by a local Royal Canadian Legion branch.

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Special Seniors Social Club with The Memory Project

Tuesday, November 3
10:30am to 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch

This special edition of Seniors Social Club features a guest speaker from The Memory Project, who will share their experiences in the armed forces and discuss the importance of Remembrance Day, preserving personal stories, and learning from the past.

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Featured Resources

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Government of Canada - Indigenous Veterans

First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country.
Canadian Parliament building in Ottawa with garden of red tulips in foreground.

The Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM)

The Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM) is a registry to honour and remember the sacrifices of the more than 118,000 Canadians who have given their lives serving in uniform.
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National Film Board of Canada: War, Conflict and Peace Collection

Discover the National Film Board of Canada's War, Conflict and Peace collection.

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