Thousands of people are expected to gather in downtown Vancouver on Monday to observe the city’s 100th Remembrance Day ceremony.
The somber service is once again being held at the Victory Square cenotaph on West Hastings Street, where attendees are invited to pay their respects to the Canadian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
The event dates back to 1924, making it the oldest annual ceremony in the city.
For those unable to attend in person, CTV News Vancouver will be streaming the service on this page beginning at 10 a.m. Monday.
The ceremony is scheduled to run for 90 minutes, with the two-minute silence and 21-gun salute commencing at 11 a.m.
There will also be several performances, including by the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Band and the Vancouver Bach Family of Choirs.
The proceedings will once again be led by James Stanton, who took over …