The Royal Canadian Legion will start selling poppies this Friday in Woodstock. The Mayor has already made the official proclamation.
WOODSTOCK - You will start seeing poppies everywhere in the City of Woodstock on Friday.
Mayor Trevor Birtch has made the official proclamation for Remembrance Day poppies to be sold in the Friendly City. Here is a copy of the proclamation:
WHEREAS the poppy is an international symbol for those who died in war; and
WHEREAS during the First World War, the scarlet poppy quickly became the symbol for soldiers who died in battle; and
WHEREAS in November 1921, the first poppies were distributed in Canada with the tradition continuing today thanks to millions of Canadians who wear the flower each November keeping alive the memory of those countrymen who died in battle; and WHEREAS on November 11, 1927 Armistice Day was celebrated for the first time in Woodstock with six volunteers and the local police bringing all traffic to a standstill for 2 minutes of silence.
THEREFORE be it resolved that I, Mayor Trevor Birtch, proclaim October 31 through November 11, 2020 for the distribution of:
“REMEMBRANCE DAY POPPIES”
in the city of Woodstock. Dated this 27th day of October, 2020 at Woodstock, Ontario.
The money from poppy sales goes to support any veteran going through hard times. It also goes to help support the dependents of veterans for things like post secondary education with bursaries. The Royal Canadian Legion in Woodstock also donates money to the Woodstock Hospital, Sakura House, Meals on Wheels, Parkwood Hospital and Veterans Hospitals in London and surrounding area.

3rd Annual Running with the Bulls Shines
Mischief in Tillsonburg is Under Investigation
Upgrades Completed for Woodstock Disc Golf Course
OPP Enforcement for Civic Holiday Weekend
Woodstock Candidate Profile - Anthony Scalisi
Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Charges
EZT Candidate Profile - Don Chowan
Oxford County Requesting Public Input
Norwich Man Charged in Brant County
SPWH Wants You to Know Drinking Risks
Charges Laid after Truck Hits Bridge
Ingersoll Candidate Profile - Mike Tucker
Motorcyclist Killed in Oxford Collision
Tip Tuesday with the Oxford OPP - July 2026
Oxford OPP Briefs - July 28th, 2026
Cat Thrown from Vehicle in Norfolk County
Environment Canada Issues Yellow Watch for Thunderstorms
Oxford Mosquito Traps Tests Positive for West Nile
Woodstock Candidate Profile - Sandeep Sidhu
Comments
Add a comment