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Public Memory: Remembrance Day in Vancouver
The annual Remembrance Day celebration takes place this Friday, November 11 – with the main ceremony taking place at Victory Square, where it has been held for the past 92 years. Details of the event can be found in the... Continue reading »
Throwback Thursday (+ Public Space Profile): Victory Square
The park by Cambie and Hastings is well known by most Vancouverites, and it held an important place in civic life for well-over a century – even before it was called Victory Square. I spent some time in the City... Continue reading »
Remembrance Day
November 11 is Remembrance Day, and several ceremonies will be taking place around Vancouver. The main event will take place at Victory Square (at Hastings and Hamilton) starting at 9:45am. The significance of this space as a place of remembrance is poignant. At... Continue reading »
Remembrance Day 2014
A number of Remembrance Day activities will be taking place throughout Vancouver on Tuesday, November 11, including ceremonies at Jack Poole Plaza and Victory Square. This year marks 100 years since the beginning of World War I, and 75 years... Continue reading »
Vancouver commemorates Remembrance Day
Tomorrow is Remembrance Day, and there are a number of events taking place in parks and public spaces around the city. The following media release from the City of Vancouver outlines the details: The City of Vancouver will host the... Continue reading »