'It's Just Newfoundland's Day:' Memorial Day Ceremony Honours Soldiers Lost at Beaumont

'It's just Newfoundland's Day:' Memorial Day ceremony honours soldiers lost at Beaumont

Hundred of people gathered at the National War Memorial in St. John's for the Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion. The ceremony reminded onlookers that July 1 is not just Canada Day for Newfoundlanders, but also a day to remember the lives lost in the war at Beaumont-Hamel.

Hutton participating in ceremony in Beaumont Hamel

Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Fred Hutton will participate in this year’s ceremony commemorating the Battle of the Somme and the efforts and sacrifices of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment in Beaumont Hamel, France on Tuesday. The event takes place on July 1 at 4:00 p.m. local time. As part of the ceremony, Hutton will address attendees and lay a wreath at the Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial. Hutton will be joined by Minis…