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Honouring Canada’s military and first responder heroes

The festival opens daily at 9 a.m. with airshows scheduled for 2 p.m. each day
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NEWS RELEASE
HEROES FESTIVAL CANADA
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The Heroes Festival is a weekend to Honour Canada’s Military and First Responder Heroes.

Taking place in Wasaga Beach on June 23 and June 24, this family-friendly weekend will feature the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, CF-18 Demo Jet, SAR Tech demo with the Canadian Coast Guard and Trenton Search and Rescue, agencies from all across the country showcasing the latest technology and equipment.

Saturday also features the Wasaga Beach Cruisers classic car show and a Kiss Tribute act on the beach stage at 8 p.m.

One of the unique features of the Festival is the Career Village. A chance for Veterans, Active Duty Military and First Responders looking to transition to the Private Sector.

Canadian corporations will be on site to meet these highly trained men and women looking to start the next chapter of their Careers.

Companies such as Bruce Power and Promation Nuclear, Canadian Pacific Railway, Commissionaires, RBC Insurance, GardaWorld, Warren Gibson Transportation, Lafarge Concrete, Inkas Armoured Vehicles, Miller Group and more.

A large Recruiting area will be set up where agencies from across the country will be on hand to discuss careers in varies Public Safety Sectors.

Agencies confirmed include RCMP, OPP, Toronto Police Service, Barrie Police Service, Guelph Police Service, CSIS, Canada Border Services Agency, Central North Correctional Services, Communications Security Establishment, Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard.

A meet and greet with the pilots is scheduled for 7pm at Canadian Tire in Wasaga Beach. Families are invited to attend and get autographs signed by all the performers.

There is no cost to attend the Heroes Festival. The Festival opens daily at 9 a.m. with airshows scheduled for 2 p.m. each day.  The best location to view the airshows are Beach Area 1 and Beach Area 2.

Attendees should arrive early and should plan to wear ear protection during the airshow.

Additional information can be found on our website, or by contacting Mike Dunphy at [email protected] or [email protected].

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