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Missing historic plaque of The Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve found
Posted 01 September 2010
Press Release Source: Scotiabank, Wednesday September 1, 2010, 9:26 am
TORONTO, Sept. 1, 2010 - Missing for over 20 years, the historic plaque marking the original location of The Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (RCNVR) in Toronto, has been found. Under the watch of the Naval Reserve's 'marching of the colours', Toronto's No. 1 designated plaque will be unveiled at a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy. Join representatives of the City of Toronto, Heritage Toronto, Scotiabank and HMCS York at Scotia Plaza, the site of the former RCNVR training facility, to celebrate the recovery and restoration of this important piece of Toronto history and to honour the volunteers of the Canadian Naval Reserve.
- What: Unveiling and rededication of two plaques-one over 40 years old, one new - to honour the first location of The Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve in Toronto
- When: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2010
- Where: Scotia Plaza -South Forecourt Entrance 40 King Street West Toronto, Ontario (King Street Entrance)
- Who: Deputy Mayor of Toronto, Joe Pantalone Peter Ortved, Board Chair of Heritage Toronto Commanding Officer-HMCS York, Commander Matthew Davies Naval Reserve Historian, Commander (Ret'd) Fraser McKee Scotiabank Senior Vice President, Toronto Region, John Doig
- Why: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy, this ceremony will mark the first place in Toronto where citizen's were recruited and trained by the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. The rededication of the long missing historic plaque both celebrates the recovery and restoration of an important piece of Toronto's history and preserves the legacy of the men and women who have volunteered to serve their country in the naval reserves.
About Heritage Toronto - Heritage Toronto works with the citizens of
Toronto to advocate for, preserve, and promote a greater appreciation for our
city's rich heritage. Through partnerships with local community groups and
volunteers, Heritage Toronto works to heighten awareness of our shared history
by providing city-wide programs and services. Programs include free
neighbourhood walking tours, the annual Heritage Toronto Awards and William
Kilbourn Memorial Lecture, our downloadable iTours program, Building Storeys,
our heritage photography exhibit, a heritage plaques and markers program and
participation in Doors Open Toronto.
About HMCS YORK - York is one of twenty four Naval Reserve Divisions across Canada. The mission of the Naval Reserve is to generate sailors to support and sustain Canadian Forces operations both at home and abroad. York has over 225 members, many of whom serve their country while concurrently maintaining active civilian careers or full-time studies. Members volunteer for deployment and full-time job opportunities with the Canadian Forces. Since 1923, tens of thousands of YORKers have served across Canada and around the world in a variety of war- and peace-time roles, including, most recently in peace-keeping operations, support to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics; and with the Canadian Forces missions in Bosnia and Afghanistan. Visit us at www.navy.forces.gc.ca/navres
About Scotiabank - Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad. Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for its charitable donations and philanthropic activities, in 2009 the Bank provided about $39 million in sponsorships and donations to a variety of projects and initiatives, primarily in the areas of healthcare, education, social services and arts and culture. Visit us at http://www.scotiabank.com
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