Banners put veterans front and centre in small town Ontario [Video]

A heartfelt initiative is taking root in some small towns across eastern Ontario where light and hydro poles are being adorned with banners that pay tribute to local veterans.

In Almonte, 12 new banners now line the street in front of the cenotaph, acting as a visual reminder of the town’s history and sacrifice.

“I think our veterans are maybe being left in the past, and this just puts them out in front,” said Peggy Byrne, who helped start the program.

Byrne, an executive at the Almonte branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, said the interest in the program is growing and she expects volunteers will hang more banners next year.

Families can sponsor a banner …