The Canadian Armed Forces will conduct gun salutes during Remembrance Day ceremonies across Ottawa on Wednesday. The Department of National Defence (DND) says the 30th Field Regiment, RCA will conduct gun salutes with their C3 Howitzers on Parliament Hill, at Beechwood Cemetery and the National Artillery Memorial. “The public may notice and hear a succession of loud booms, and are thanked for their patience and understanding while we honour veterans,” DND said in a statement. A gun salute is scheduled to occur on Parliament Hill as part of the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial. It will begin at 11 a.m. There will be a gun salute at Beechwood Cemetery in Vanier at 11 a.m. The third gun salute will be held at the National Artillery Memorial on Green Island at approximately 1 p.m. “The cannon fire is a planned and controlled ceremonial activity. Trained personnel will conduct all activities under established safety procedures and in coordination with the City of Ottawa, the National Capital Commission, Parks Canada and other government partners,” DND said. “The public must remain outside the marked safety perimeter around the artillery position and follow the direction of safety personnel. The perimeter will remain in place until cannon firing is complete.” The 30th Field Regiment is an artillery regiment located in Ottawa and is one of three artillery units in 33 Canadian Brigade Group. The 30th Field Regiment’s nickname is “The Bytown Gunners” honours Ottawa and is the oldest military organization created by the federal government.
