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    2024 Remembrance Day Ceremonies in The Blue Mountains and Town Hall Closure

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    The Town of The Blue Mountains joins communities across Canada in commemorating Remembrance Day on Monday, November 11, 2024. 

    The following Remembrance Day ceremonies are available to the community: 

    Candlelight Service
    Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
    Time: 6:45 p.m.
    Location: Thornbury Cenotaph at Jack Acres Park

    Grace United Church Service
    Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024
    Time: 10:30 a.m.
    Location: 140 Bruce Street S, Thornbury

    Thornbury Remembrance Day Service
    Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
    Time: 10:45 a.m.
    Location: Thornbury Cenotaph at Jack Acres Park

    Ravenna Remembrance Day Service
    Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
    Time: 12:45 p.m.
    Location: Ravenna Cenotaph at Ravenna Memorial Park

    To learn more about the area’s local military history, The Blue Mountains Public Library has online exhibits available on its website. To learn more about the Royal Canadian Legion Beaver Valley Branch 281, visit their website

    Town Hall Closure

    Town Hall will be closed on Monday, November 11, and will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, November 12. Curbside waste collection, including yard waste collection, will occur as usual on Monday, November 11, 2024, and for the remainder of the week. All essential services will continue to operate. Online services are available 24/7 on the Town website. The Blue Mountains Public Library will also be closed for Remembrance Day, reopening on Tuesday, November 12.

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