We are expecting a major winter storm. Snowvember occurred a few years ago on Nov 13 - 21, 2014. This is where the Niagara escarpment and Lake Ontario came together with lake-effect snowstorms of such sizable proportions that the 2014 storm buried houses leaving people stranded in their homes, trapping motorists, and depositing enough snow to make a record. One place had 88 inches. The forecast is for snow to start in the early morning, and I can see white roofs now, but no snow flying. I expect the snow today will be a lesser a problem for Remembrance Day ceremonies than it might have been.
We are very aware of Remembrance Day and its purpose to commemorate the moment armistice became effective in the first world war. It is remarkable to consider the millions of people who will participate in silence. This will move through Commonwealth countries, along with others such as France and Belgium. Each with its time zone will stop and remain silent at 11:00am. Queen Elizabeth has already laid the wreath at the Remembrance Day ceremony. The news stories say it was an emotional service for her, with her shedding a tear.
Our pictoral stories today show the fallen leaves of November and the Peace Lily.
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