Annual poppy campaign begins
Posted Oct 22, 2018 01:03:00 PM.
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The Royal Canadian Legion's annual poppy campaign leading up to Remembrance Day begins Monday.
Canada's Governor General Julie Payette will received the symbolic first poppy at a ceremony being held at Beechwood Cemetery.
The campaign raises money for veterans and their families.
Since 1921, the poppy has been a symbol of remembrance to honour soldiers and military personnel who have lost their lives during war and other combat operations.
Poppies will be available to the public beginning on Friday, October 26.
