Nova Scotia·UpdatedHundreds of people gathered in Halifax’s Grand Parade in honour of Remembrance Day on Tuesday, months after the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.’We remember those who died, not for war, but for a world that could be at peace’: chaplainCBC News · Posted: Nov 10, 2025 1:50 PM EST | Last Updated: 11 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.Veterans place wreaths on the cenotaph at Grand Parade during a Remembrance Day service in Halifax on Nov. 11, 2025. (Jane Sponagle/CBC)Hundreds of people gathered in Halifax’s Grand Parade in honour of Remembrance Day on Tuesday, months after the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.“There were many, many families in Nova Scotia who had several sons and daughters serve at one time for the freedom of all Canadians. We will never forget them,” said Tom Young, the chairman of the Nova Scotia Nunavut Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, during his opening remarks at the annual service.A two-minute moment of silence took place at 11 a.m. to commemorate those who have fallen and remember the sacrifice of all who have served. George Della Valle, president of the Nova Scotia Nunavut Command, recited the Act of Remembrance following the moment of silence, reading an excerpt from Laurence Binyon’s For the Fallen.“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them,” he read. Chaplain Steven Cochrane then led the group in prayer.“We remember those who died, not for war, but for a world that could be at peace,” he said. “We give thanks for all the blessings we receive as this year we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.” The traditional laying of the wreaths on the Halifax Grand Parade cenotaph, which commemorates the 1,360 men and women from the city who died in the First World War, was initiated by Nova Scotia Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage.Wreaths were laid by a number of veterans, community organizations and family members, many in honour of lost loved ones. The ceremony in Halifax was one of a number of services held across Nova Scotia and Canada on Monday. WATCH | Remembrance Day Ceremony from Ottawa:CBC News Special: Remembrance DayCBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault hosts special coverage of the national Remembrance Day ceremony from Ottawa.
Hundreds gather for Remembrance Day service in Halifax
