A History of the Challenge Coin
A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion (usually military), bearing an organization’s insignia or emblem and carried by the organization’s members. Traditionally, they are given to prove membership/affiliation when challenged and to enhance morale.
Black Canadian Veterans Silent Yet Profound Contributions to Canadian Wars
Going back to 150 years ago, long before Canada was its own country, Black Canadian Soldiers were creating a proud history of serving this country in times of conflict. The stories of Black Veterans are also about personal struggles, struggle for acceptance and for equality.
GM Canada Adds Symbolic Trees to Oshawa Site
On November 9th, just two days before Remembrance Day, GM Canada teamed up with the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute to add over 150 new trees at the site of their production facility in Oshawa, Ontario.
2nd Anniversary Celebrations With The Lieutenant Governor In Collaboration with CN EcoConnexions
November 3rd marked the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute 2nd Anniversary.
To celebrate this and in honour Remembrance Day, 500 trees were planted at Meadowvale Rd. and Hwy 401, just off the Highway of Heroes.
Garden Club of Toronto and Highway of Heroes Living Tribute ~ A Partnership
It was the summer of 2015, and on a patio in midtown Toronto, six people gathered to discuss an idea. “How can the Garden Club of Toronto and the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute work together?” It was Michael de Pencier and Elaine Solway who gathered Scott Bryk, the Executive Director of Highway of Heroes Living Tribute, along with Judy Tinning, Suzanne Firth and Amanda Cameron from the Garden Club of Toronto to figure it out.
Trenton Tree Planting In Collaboration With TD Bank and Frank Cowan Company
November 3rd marked the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute 2nd Anniversary.
To celebrate this and in honour Remembrance Day, 300 trees, plants, and shrubs were planted at Trenton Greenbelt Conservation Area, just off the Highway of Heroes.
Newcastle Public School ‘Mini Highway of Heroes’ In Collaboration With Frank Cowan Company
The students at Newcastle Public School have created a Highway of Heroes right in their schoolyard. On October 23rd, each classroom participated in planting a tree along that highway while learning about the significance of the sacrifices made by our Canadian heroes and Veterans.
A Living Tribute
They have fought to protect our land and our freedom. It is now our collective duty to protect what they’ve fought for.