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Quinte remembers those who sacrificed for freedom

By Brock Ormond Nov 11, 2026 | 12:42 PM

Remembrance Day ceremonies across the Quinte region once again served as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices Canadian veterans have been to protect our freedoms.

Across the area, people stopped and reflecting on the sacrifices and heroism of military members who served Canada during ceremonies on Wednesday.

In Belleville, hundreds of people gathered this morning to honour the sacrifices of the past while also recognizing the service of personnel around the world today.

Speakers also honoured the estimated 5,000 canadian military personnel serving in overseas deployments, while also mentioning the recent loss of four soldiers lost in a fire during a training exercise at CFB Wainright.

Photo: City of Quinte West

The City of Quinte West also acknowledged those who tragically died as it held its annual ceremony at the cenotaph near City Hall.

Members of Royal Canadian Legion Branches 110 (Trenton) and 387 (Frankford) along with a large crowd of about 2,000 people, honoured and remember the brave individuals who served our country and those who serve in uniform.
Nationally, Frankford resident Virginia Hicks was named the 2026 National Silver Cross Mother, chosen annually by the Royal Canadian Legion back in June to represent the mothers of Canada at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa.
Hicks laid a wreath at the base of the National War Memorial on behalf of all mothers who lost children in the military service to their nation.
In Prince Edward County, ceremonies took place in Consecon, Picton and Wellington, with several groups, organizations and individuals laying wreaths at cenotaphs in those communities.
Other local communities such as Marmora, Madoc, Tweed, Stirling, Deseronto and more held their own Remembrance Day ceremonies.
(with files from Paul Martin)