Remembrance Day services
RBC Convention Centre Remembrance Day service:
The public is invited to the Winnipeg convention centre Remembrance Day service which is hosted annually by the Joint Veterans Association of Manitoba and the Canadian Forces.
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Location: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
Time: Attendees are asked to be seated by 10:15 a.m.
The convention centre exterior doors will be open from 8:00 a.m. but access to the third floor auditorium, the site of the Remembrance Day service will not be available until 9:30 a.m. Everyone is asked to be seated by 10:15 a.m.
The Air Command Band will play during the interval and at 10:40 a.m. Veteran's Flag Parties will march onto the stage and the Service will begin with the arrival of the Lieutenant Governor at 10:45 a.m.
Last Post will sound as the clock strikes 11:00 a.m.
Royal Winnipeg Rifles Remembrance Day Ceremony
Date: November 11, 2015
Location: Vimy Ridge Memorial Park
Address: Portage Avenue at Home Street
Time: 10:30 a.m.
All are welcome to attend a Remembrance Day ceremony at the memorial to the 44th Battalion of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles in Vimy Ridge Memorial Park.
Riverwood Square Intergenerational Remembrance Day Service
Date: November 11, 2015
Location: Riverwood Square Retirement Community
Address: 1778 Pembina Hwy
Time: 10:45 a.m.
All are welcome to attend the Riverwood Square Retirement Community's annual Remembrance Day Service. A large number of veterans reside in the building, and are honoured at the service each year. An intergenerational aspect is new this year, with the 199 St. Vital, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron marching on the flags, and acting as escorts to veterans and wreath layers.
Free taxi rides for veterans in Winnipeg:
Members of the Winnipeg Taxi Alliance will offer free rides to Remembrance Day services for veterans.
On Wednesday, any veteran will receive free round-trip taxi transportation from Unicity and Duffy’s Taxi.
This trip will be from their homes to the Remembrance Day service venue of their choosing. The venue must be located within the City of Winnipeg and additional stops will not be permitted under this offer.
Remembrance Day Blood Donor Clinic:
Date: November 11, 2015
Location #1: Canadian Blood Services
Address:777 William Ave
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location #2: 2nd floor, RBC Convention Centre
Address: 375 York Ave
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Canadian Blood Services is holding a Remembrance Day Blood Donor Clinic on November 11 at their location on William Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and at the RBC Convention Centre from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. They are urging the public to come out and donate on behalf of all the brave men and women who fought for our country. Call 1-888-2DONATE or visit the website to make an appointment.
Archives of Manitoba
"(An) initiative includes a weekly blog on the Archives of Manitoba website highlighting wartime records and a display of soldiers’ letters in the building foyer. The display is open to the public and tomorrow (Nov. 10) at 7 p.m. at 200 Vaughan Ave. in the Archives of Manitoba Research Room, selected letters will be read aloud," said the province.
Follow the Archives of Manitoba on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MBGovArchives.
City of Winnipeg information
Recycling/garbage collection
There is no recycling, garbage, or yard waste collection on Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 for all single family homes or apartments.
The following schedule changes are in effect for the week of November 9, 2015 for those customers that normally have collection on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
Regular collection day: Adjusted collection schedule:
Monday, November 9 No change
Tuesday November 10 No change
Wednesday, November 11 No collection, moves to Thursday, November 12
Thursday, November 12 Moves to Friday, November 13
Friday, November 13 Moves to Saturday, November 14
To find your 2015 recycling, garbage and yard waste collection days:
- visit winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste
- download the My Waste app at winnipeg.ca/mywaste
- contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca
Brady Road Resource Management Facility (Brady Road Landfill)
Closed on Wednesday, November 11
Winnipeg Transit
On Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11, Winnipeg Transit will be operating on a Sunday schedule.
For route and schedule information, visit Winnipeg Transit or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Libraries
All Winnipeg public library branches will be closed Wednesday, November 11.
Leisure Centres
All leisure centers will be closed on Wednesday, November 11.
Swimming Pools
All City of Winnipeg indoor swimming pools will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 with the exception of the Pan Am Pool and the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex.
The Pan Am Pool will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex will be open from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Animal Services Agency
The Animal Services Agency will be closed Wednesday, November 11.
Cemeteries
Cemetery grounds at Brookside, St. Vital, and Transcona Cemeteries will be open for visitation from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Remembrance Day. Cemetery offices will be closed.
Winnipeg Parking Authority
The Winnipeg Parking Authority will be closed on Wednesday, November 11.
