The Ukrainian flag is now flying at Museum Square in Downtown Woodstock.
WOODSTOCK - The Ukrainian flag is now flying at Museum Square in Downtown Woodstock.
The City hosted a special ceremony on Thursday to show their compassion and support to the people of Ukraine during the ongoing conflict and Russian invasion. Dozens of people came out to show their support as well, many wearing the blue and yellow colours of Ukraine and carrying home made signs of support.
The program featured opening remarks from Acting Mayor Connie Lauder and Ivan Jaworsky. Jaworksy is a retired Political Science Professor at the University of Waterloo. He is also an active member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and Ukrainian Community.
The City of Woodstock has also organized a campaign to accept donations for humanitarian aid packages for Ukraine. All packages will be delivered into Lviv and dispersed to relevant Ukrainian relief organizations.
They really need the following items in Ukraine:
- Non-perishable food – BIG DEMAND
- Clothes and footwear for men/women/children
- Thermal underwear
- Hygiene products (women’s products, diapers etc.)
- Blankets
- Bedding
- Table wear (disposable)
- First aid and first aid kits
- Tents, mattresses, sleeping bags
- Standalone lamps
- Candles
- Containers for liquids (canisters for water, fuel, lubricants with capacity of 10-20 litres)
You can drop off donations to Reeves Community Complex, Southside Aquatic Centre, Cowan Sportsplex and the Woodstock Museum until 5:00 pm on Saturday.
You can watch a live stream of the ceremony from today below:

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