Every year, from the last Friday of October to November 11, tens of millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a symbol of honor and Remembrance for those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.
The Poppy Campaign is a program run by the Royal Canadian Legion to distribute Poppies and collect donations to support veterans and their families within the Community.
Poppies can be found in every corner of Canada leading up to November 11, thanks to the dedication of thousands of Legionnaires who volunteer to distribute Poppies to the community through schools, community organizations, and local businesses. The Poppy can be worn on the left lapel, close to the heart, everyday of the Poppy Campaign until the end of the November 11th Remembrance Day Ceremony.
The Poppy Campaign is recognized around the world, and the Poppy has become widely adopted as a symbol of Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future
On Friday, October 27th, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 20 Sussex Legion 1st Vice-President Malcolme Collins pins the 2023 First Poppy on Past President Doug McLean to commemorate the 2023 Poppy Campaign. Mayor Marc Thorne was present as the Town’s representative, as well as Past President Allan (Al) Bowie, and the Sussex Branch 20 Ladies’ Auxiliary representative, Dorothy Perrie.
World Polio Day is an annual event to raise awareness and resources for the worldwide effort to eradicate polio. It provides an opportunity to highlight the global efforts toward a polio-free world and honor the tireless contributions of those on the frontlines in the fight to end Polio from every corner of the Globe.
October 16 to 20 is National Foster Family Week to acknowledge the unwavering commitment by the Foster Families who offer love and support to children when they can no longer live safely in their own homes. Foster Families deserve an enormous amount of gratitude for their dedication and commitment.
Sussex wishes to advise residents of Ward 2 of its pending schedule to begin preventative maintenance on Well 3 of the Ward 2 Water Distribution System between October 16th and October 19th to conduct this maintenance.
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Canadians take this opportunity to honor residential school survivors, the lost children, their families, communities and to come together in the spirit of hope and reconciliation
After securing the title of Provincial Champions, the Sussex Royals travelled to Corner Brook, Newfoundland to represent New Brunswick at the Atlantic Championship Tournament!
Atlantic’s started out strong with 2 triumphant wins for New Brunswick over team Nova Scotia and team Newfoundland. The Royals headed into the Championship game September 17. A huge accomplishment in itself, with more excitement to follow.
With a sweeping 10-1 win over Nova Scotia, Sussex Royals were crowned the 2023 11u AAA Atlantic Champions! A reclaimed back-to-back title for the Royals who won the Atlantic Championship in 2022.
Blake Johnson was awarded both Game MVP and Tournament Overall MVP, and Connor Arnold was awarded Tournament Team MVP.
Sussex is proud to congratulate the team, coaches, and families for their unmatched dedication and tenacity demonstrated.
Members of the motoring public are advised that the area of Leonard Drive from McLeod Drive to the Cougle Road as well as the section of Cougle Road between Leonard Drive and Earnhart Drive will be….
Accidents at railway crossings are tragically common, but almost all are preventable. The week of September 18 to 24 marks the 20th annual Rail Safety Week in Canada. CN wants to take this opportunity to promote and educate on the importance of Rail Safety, and how it can be practiced in your daily lives.
Almost every collision at a grade crossing and on the railroad tracks is preventable. Every year more than 100 Canadians are seriously injured or killed. A motorist is 40 times more likely to die in a collision involving a train than in one with another vehicle. Together, we can be proactive to keep a tragedy from occurring.
Modern trains are quieter than older models, giving people less warning of their approach. Any approaching train is always closer, and moving faster than you think. Trains cannot stop quickly considering their mass of 400,000 lbs. and may need up to 2km to come to a complete stop. Never race a train, because even if you tie, you lose! Stop at a distance of at least 5m from the nearest rail of the railway track and look both ways. Before proceeding, make sure that another train is not approaching the crossing on another track in the same or opposite direction. Some trains can extend more than 3 feet beyond the rail, and steel tracks do not represent the border of the danger zone. By keeping a safe difference, and keeping free of distraction when preparing to cross, you are on the right track to being safe at the tracks.
Trains have the right of way 100% of the time. Because of this, Canada has a strong regulatory system overseeing rail transportation. At designated crossings, there are many safety signals for pedestrians and drivers to consider when approaching a rail. Every designated crossing will have a gate, flashing light, and bell to alert those in the area that a train is approaching. It is important to listen for warning bells and watch for gates and flashing lights. These are the safety measures CN puts in place to provide a visual, audio, and physical barrier to ensure all pedestrians and vehicles are clear from the tracks for an ongoing train. Rail safety is a shared responsibility. By practicing safety around rails and being mindful of the potential dangers around a rail, a difference can be made in preventing tragic injuries and fatalities. Operation Lifesaver is an organization with the mission to continue to educate and promote the ongoing importance for Canadians everywhere to actively use the aforementioned safety reminders. This week join in on the promotion of rail safety – and continue practicing safety around the railway as a shared responsibility.
