York Region to host Remembrance Day Service
Newmarket – Members of the community and media are invited to join The Regional Municipality of York for a Remembrance Day Service on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour the lives and sacrifices of Canadian heroes who have served and continue to serve our country.
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 10:25 a.m.
Where:
York Region Administrative Centre, Great Hall
17250 Yonge Street, Town of Newmarket
Who:
- York Region Chairman and CEO Eric Jolliffe
- York Regional Police Chief Paulo Da Silva
- York Region Chief Administrative Officer Erin Mahoney
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Crystal Cook, Chair, Master of Ceremonies and CUPE Local 4900 President
Background:
- Two minutes of silence will be observed at 11 a.m.
- The ceremony will feature members of York Regional vPolice and York Region Paramedic Services ceremonial units and serving members from the Canadian Armed Forces
- The Presentation of Wreaths will be conducted in memory of all veterans, soldiers, sailors and airmen
Join the national online discussion leading up to and on Remembrance Day under the hashtag #CanadaRemembers or by visiting Veteran Affairs Canada.
Please note this year's ceremony will not be livestreamed due to construction at the event location. Those who are unable to attend the ceremony in person are encouraged to observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. as a moment of remembrance and reflection.
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Media Contact:
Angela Roldan, Corporate Communications, The Regional Municipality of York
Email: @email
Cell: 437-997-6821
