Emery Village businesses remember
- December, 2022

By Sean Delaney
A beautiful trend of late has some of the Emery Village businesses going an extra mile to help honour current and past people in uniform that serve the country.
Like most trends, it starts with one, then two, then three, and so on. Giant murals, small and digital.
Our thanks go...
Remembrance Day in Emery Village 2022
- December, 2022

By Sean Delaney
The rain held off over Emery’s Joseph Bannon Park on Friday, Nov. 11.
A large group of residents, politicians, and uniformed officers paid tribute to the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers, both past and present in a service to honour those who have served.
Now in its ninth...
Emery Village BIA Executive Director’s message - October 2022
- November, 2022

This Remembrance Day, Emery Village BIA will carry on our tradition of hosting a gathering and wreath laying ceremony in honour of our fallen soldiers and veterans, and in memory of Joseph Bannon. The ceremony will be held at Joseph Bannon Park - 65 Mary Chapman Boulevard – on Friday, November 11, 2...
Remembrance Day in Emery Village 2020
- December, 2020

By Sean Delaney
On November 11th, Emery Village once again saw Remembrance Day ceremonies at Joseph Bannon Park. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing pandemic, there was no formal invitation to area residents to join in due to recommendations from the City of Toronto’s Public Health Unit.
Instead,...
Executive Director's Message-Oct 2019
- November, 2019
Remembering those who served
The upcoming month of November gives us an opportunity to show our gratitude for the sacrifice of the brave men and women who fought in wars for our freedom.
This year we want to honour all the veterans from our Emery community who have served for Canada both in peac...
Lest we forget - Emery students mark Remembrance Day
- December, 2018

By Sean Delaney
A recent Canadian study suggested there is an increasing trend of younger generations taking part in Remembrance Day celebrations – including participation in ceremonies, such as the laying of wreaths, and the wearing of poppies. This is great news given that soon there may ...
Yesterday and Today : Community Champion
- November, 2017

Humberlea’s fighting community champion
By Tim Lambrinos
Every year, Nov.11 is a day that symbolizes Remembrance Day in Canada. The day allows an opportunity for everyone to give tribute to our fallen soldiers of the past. We can reflect upon the enormous loss of lives and those who sacrificed...
Publisher’s note Remembrance Day
- November, 2015

We must remember. If we do not, the sacrifice of those thousands of Canadian lives will be meaningless. They died for us, for their homes and families and friends, for a collection of traditions they cherished and a future they believed in; they died for Canada. The meaning of their sacrifice re...
Lest We Forget
- November, 2013

November 11th marks Remembrance Day. I had the honour of participating in a small ceremony at Joseph Bannon Park just south of Sheppard off of Weston Rd.
Taking a brief moment to remember and honour Canada’s veterans is about more than just wearing a poppy on your lapel. It’s about bringing th...