The Remembrance Day services in Belleville and the Quinte area will be smaller ceremonies due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The services on November 11 will be cut back both in length and in public participation.
There will be no parades leading up to the cenotaph ceremonies in most towns and cities.
Spokesperson for Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis, Skip Simpson, tells Quinte News he has spoken to veterans officials in almost all of the area towns and villages and received the same response.
There will be no formal services open to the public and most of the wreaths will be laid prior to the ceremony.
Simpson further comments on the cenotaph ceremonies.
In Belleville, the cenotaph area will be restricted to about 23 people and only a few dignitaries will lay wreaths.
Veterans Council President Steven Shirk tells Quinte News final arrangements will be made at a meeting on Saturday.
Meanwhile, MP Ellis has announced a federal government lapel pin based on the Victory Nickel, a coin that was circulated during World War II.
The coin features a flaming torch and a large “V” which stands for victory and the coin’s value in Roman numerals.
