Tara to dedicate veterans' crosswalk on Nov. 9

The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 383 Tara will dedicate a new Veterans Commemorative Crosswalk in Tara during Veterans' Week.

The ceremony is Monday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at the crosswalk on Yonge Street at the corner of Brook Street. Residents, veterans, Legion members and supporters are invited, according to a joint media release the municipality and the Legion issued Oct. 22.

The release says the crosswalk was created as a lasting tribute to veterans living in Arran-Elderslie and to those who died in service to Canada.

"This crosswalk stands as a tribute to the veterans in our community and to all those who gave so much in service to our country," Branch President Gary Miller said in the release.

"The Veterans Commemorative Crosswalk is a meaningful addition to our community and a lasting symbol of remembrance," Arran-Elderslie Mayor Steve Hammell said in the release.

If you go: Monday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m., Yonge Street at Brook Street, Tara. More information: Arran-Elderslie, 519-363-3039, or Legion Branch 383, 519-934-9992.

Source: Joint media release, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 383 Tara, Oct. 22, 2026.