Free transit for veterans on Remembrance Day
TransLink partners with the Legion to help distribute poppies in Metro Vancouver
NEW WESTMINSTER B.C – In partnership with The Royal Canadian Legion, TransLink is offering free transit for veterans on Remembrance Day and promoting the distribution of poppies at key transit hubs.
“TransLink is honoured to partner with the Legion to help spread poppies around Metro Vancouver,” says TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond. “The poppy is an important symbol honouring all those who have served and are still serving their country.”
Transit customers will see members of The Royal Canadian Legion giving out poppies by donation at key transit hubs including:
- Waterfront Station
- Commercial-Broadway Station
- Surrey Central Station
- Lougheed Town Centre Station
- Broadway-City Hall Station
“The Royal Canadian Legion is committed to making a difference in the lives of our Veterans and their families,” says Valerie MacGregor, BC and Yukon Command President of the Royal Canadian Legion BC. “The funds raised by the Poppy Campaign enable us to fulfill our mission within our communities and ensures our Veterans, Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP and their families get the support they deserve. Serving Veterans is the duty of all Canadians. This partnership with TransLink is a wonderful opportunity for us to engage everyday Canadians. I encourage you to join with us in honouring their sacrifice and service to our country.”
TransLink encourages taking transit to Remembrance Day Ceremonies. Here are some Remembrance Day Ceremonies near Expo, Millennium, or Canada Line stations:
| Event | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Burnaby South Cenotaph Parade | 6511 Marlborough Avenue, Burnaby | 10:30 a.m. |
| New Westminster Cenotaph Parade | 529 Queens Ave, New Westminster | 9:45 a.m. |
| Port Moody memorial celebration | 125 Kyle Street, Port Moody | 10:30 a.m. |
| Richmond City Hall Cenotaph Parade | 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond | 10:30 a.m. |
| Surrey Whalley Cenotaph Parade | 13525 106th Avenue, Surrey | 10:00 a.m. |
| Vancouver Victory Square Ceremony | 150 W Hastings St, Vancouver | 9:45 a.m. |
By carrying their badge, military ID, or record of service card on the bus, SkyTrain, or SeaBus on November 11 – free transit will be extended to veterans as well as current members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Police Officers, Firefighters, Coast Guard Officers, BC Ambulance Paramedics, and Department of Fisheries and Oceans Officer. One accessible fare gate will be left open at all SeaBus and SkyTrain stations to accommodate.
TransLink encourages customers and staff to observe a moment of silence at or near 11 a.m. across the system on November 11.
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