{
  "id": 19205495,
  "title": "Remembrance Day in Toronto: ceremonies, what’s closed, other info",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/remembrance-day-in-toronto-ceremonies-whats-closed-other-info",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T19:42:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/11/09/remembrance-day-toronto-ceremonies-road-closures/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 11th, Canadians will observe Remembrance Day to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in service of the nation. Individuals will observe a two-minute silence at 11 a.m., symbolizing the exact moment World War I concluded. Ceremonies will be held across Toronto, including at Prospect Cemetery, Fort York National Historic Site, Old City Hall Cenotaph, East York Civic Centre Memorial Gardens, and various others. The Royal Canadian Legion branches across the city will also host events.\n\nAt the University of Toronto's Soldiers' Tower, a Service of Remembrance will commence at 10:30 a.m. The Toronto Zoo will commemorate the day at 10:55 a.m. with a ceremony at the Waterside Theatre, offering complimentary admission and parking to veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces, police, fire, and Paramedics Services.\n\nRoad closures will be in effect for parts of Queen Street West, Wellesley Street West, and the Old City Hall Cenotaph area. TTC vehicles will observe a two-minute tribute at 11 a.m., and GO Transit and UP Express services will offer free travel to veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces, along with one companion. Family members of deceased veterans can also ride for free, provided they present evidence of their relationship. On this day, liquor stores will be closed in the morning, while post offices and government offices will observe closures.",
  "summary": "Canadians will mark Remembrance Day on Wednesday to honour those who gave their lives in service to this country, veterans, and soldiers who continue to serve in the military. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Canadians will pause for two minutes of silence. A ceremony will be held at […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Remembrance Day observed on November 11th in Toronto",
    "Two-minute silence at 11 a.m. to commemorate WWI end",
    "Ceremonies held at Prospect Cemetery, Fort York, and other sites"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ottawa Citizen",
        "title": "Remembrance Day in Ottawa: What's open, what's closed and how to pay your respects",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/remembrance-day-in-ottawa-whats-open-whats-closed-and-how-to-pay-your",
        "published": "2026-11-09T16:29:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Remembrance Day: What’s open, closed and where to attend ceremonies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/remembrance-day-whats-open-closed-and-where-to-attend-ceremonies",
        "published": "2026-11-09T18:05:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}