Ottawa, ON – Veterans week in the capital began on Monday.

Marking the start to the week of tributes for those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country, Heritage Minister James Moore unveiled three Victoria Cross medals awarded during World War One.

On Monday night, Mayor Jim Watson will be joined by Veterans Affairs Minister, Steven Blaney, at a candlelight tribute at Centrepointe Theatre, starting at 7 p.m.

Veterans who wear their medals or uniforms can take OC Transpo, free of charge, all week long.