Toronto's Remembrance Day ceremony will take place at the Old City Hall cenotaph on Wednesday, Nov. 11, beginning at 10:45 a.m., with road restrictions and transit diversions planned in the surrounding area.
The City of Toronto is hosting the annual service at the cenotaph outside Old City Hall, 60 Queen St. W., according to a City of Toronto media advisory.
For residents who cannot attend in person, the ceremony will be streamed live on the City's YouTube channel and on its Remembrance Day ceremonies webpage.
Road restrictions and transit diversions expected
The City says road restrictions and transit diversions will be in place in the area around Old City Hall to facilitate the ceremony and ensure public safety.
The advisory did not specify which streets or routes will be affected. Attendees and commuters are advised to check with the City and local transit agencies before travelling to the downtown core on Wednesday morning.
Media arrangements
Ahead of the ceremony, the City has scheduled a media walkthrough for television camera operators and photographers on Monday, Nov. 9, at 9:30 a.m. at the cenotaph, covering road closures, the ceremony footprint and other logistical details.
The City says space at the ceremony is limited, and reporters, photographers and videographers planning to attend must RSVP by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to media@toronto.ca to access designated media areas. A site map and further details will be provided upon RSVP.
CP24 is leading the network broadcast pool for the event, and media can contact Shirley Fullerton at shirley.fullerton@bellmedia.ca for additional information or to join the pool feed.
Photographs of the ceremony will be available afterward, and can be requested by contacting media@toronto.ca.
