The threat of rain didn’t stop hundreds of people from attending local Remembrance Day ceremonies in Orléans, Cumberland Village and Navan on Nov. 11.
By far the largest ceremony was held in front of the cenotaph at the Orléans Legion on Taylor Creek Drive were more than 700 people gathered, including local dignitaries, members of the 632 Phoenix Air Cadets, the 3018 Orléans Army Cadets, and the RCMP Pipes & Drums.
The weather held off for most of the 30-minute ceremony and the sun even shone through the clouds at the beginning before giving way to a short shower which only lasted for about 10 minutes during the wreath-laying part of the proceedings.
Among the dignitaries who laid wreaths was Orléans East - Cumberland city coun-cillor Matt Luloff who did combat duty in Afghanistan in 2008, while serving in the military from 2006-2009.
Luloff was joined in laying the wreath on behalf of the City of Ottawa by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Orléans West - Innes city coundillor Laura Dudas and Beacon Hill, Cyrville city councillor Tim Tierney.
Orléans MP Marie-France Lalonde and MPP Stephen Blais also laid wreaths on behalf of the Government of Canada and the Liberal Party of Ontario respectively.
The most poignant parts of the ceremony was the playing of “The Last Post” by a buglar from the RCMP band and the reading of the names of Orléans Legion members who have died away during the past year.
The ceremony also included an unsched-uled fly past by four CF-18 fighters from CFB Bagotville that were on their way back to their base after flying over the national Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial downtown.
Following the official part of the cere-mony, people lined up to pay their respects at the cenotaph and lay their poppies on the base of the statue, as has become the tradition. A short reception was held in the Legion afterwards with sandwiches, snacks and coffee being offered to members of the public.
Remembrance Day ceremonies were also held at the cenotaph in Cumberland Village and the Navan cenotaph beside the Navan Memorial Arena.
TAPROOM 260 presents Terrence O'Brien live from 8 p.m. No cover charge. Located in the Orléans Town Centre on Centrum Blvd.
TAPROOM 260 presents The Allez Cats live from 8 p.m. No cover charge. Located in the Orléans Town Centre on Centrum Blvd.
4TH ANNUAL CHILI CHALLENGE from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. Come taste the results when local restaurants go head-to-head to see who can make the best chili in Orléans.
OYSTER NIGHT from 6-9pm at the Orléans Brewing Co., 4380 Innes Rd. $2.50 / shuck. Unlimited goodness like lemon, horseradish and hot sauce! Shucking goes until 9 p.m. or when out of stock.
TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION hosted by the Heart of Orléans BIA from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Orléans Festival Plaza on Centrum Blvd. Be part of the countdown as our local leaders light up the giant tree at 6:15 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your family and friends for a night full of joy! Hot chocolate and coffee from Café Amore will warm your heart, along with sweet treats from Sugar Sugar Ottawa. 
THE OTTAWA SCHOOL OF THEATRE presents “The Island of Lost Memories: A Christmas (Mystery) Heist” in the Richcraft Theatre at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Showtimes: Thursday and Friday at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for individuals 25 and under. Family package (2 adults and children) $50. Tickets can be purchased at 
SANTA’S PARADE OF LIGHTS beginning at 6 p.m. at the corner of St. Joseph Blvd. and Youville Dr. The parade will follow it’s traditional route down St. Joseph Blvd. to the Orléans Town Centre.
