Victory in Europe Day commemorations underway in Toronto, Ottawa

OTTAWA — Veterans, members of the Armed Forces and political leaders are gathering at events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Veterans Affairs Canada says Canadians and Allied soldiers accepted the surrender of the German forces in the Netherlands on May 5, 1945.
Remaining German forces then surrendered across Europe and May 8, 1945, was declared Victory in Europe Day.
Veterans Affairs is hosting a wreath-laying ceremony today at the Victory-