Canadian Forces Veterans and a companion may ride free with MiWay on Saturday, August 18, 2012 in celebration of the Warriors' Day Parade. This year Canada is commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

"This is a small token of our appreciation for the personal sacrifices made by Canadian Forces veterans in their service to Canada," said Geoff Marinoff, director, Transit.

To ride free, veterans must wear their uniforms, medals or another item that clearly identifies them as a veteran to a transit operator.

The Warriors' Day Parade, held at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, is an annual event to recognize veterans and their service. This year, the parade will mark the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

Customers can find customized route and schedule information at www.miway.ca or by calling 905-615-INFO (4636) for customer information. To view scheduled departure times on a smartphone or other mobile device, visit m.miway.ca or download the MiWay iPhone/iPod Touch application from the Apple iTunes App Store (www.miway.ca/app).

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Vivian Peets
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City of Mississauga
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