City recognizing military personnel
Wednesday is Armed Forces Day in the city.
Weather permitting, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and Skyhawks parachute team will be performing at the waterfront.
There will also be static military displays, and more.
Mayor Peter Chirico says the event is all about thanking Canadian and American military personnel, and their families.
“They’re part of our community,” he says. “We’re so proud to have them here. As I’ve said many times, they’re the people that allow us to sleep at night.”
Col. Shawn Guilbault, 22 Wing Commander, says he’s been to Armed Forces Day events elsewhere and it’s different in North Bay.
“I think it’s the right mix of the right size of the city, the mission, the long history and the support we get here from the town and honourary colonels,” he says. “[It’s a] great program bar none.”
Armed Forces Day typically draws thousands, with area students converging on the waterfront for the event each year.
It runs from 10 am until 2 pm on June 10 (weather permitting and subject to change) at the North Bay Waterfront and all activities and entertainment are free to the public.
Memorial Drive will be closed from 7 am until 4 pm.
Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
