Canadian Legion

• John Abbott College celebrates 15th annual Remembrance Day ceremony

  'It takes a special kind of person to put up that kind of sacrifice for your country,' said one student at the John Abbott College Remembrance Day service Thursday.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2021
  
• ‘She is the village’s guardian angel’: National Silver Cross Mother remembers daughter killed in Afghanistan

  Josée Simard will represent all mothers who lost sons or daughters in military service to the country on Remembrance Day and for the next year.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2021
  
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• Stolen Valour Canada claims Okanagan man seen in uniform has no history of being a soldier

  “Stolen valour is stolen service and it's just totally wrong,” Legion dominion president Thomas Irvine told the Canadian Press.

  Jan 23, 2020
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• ‘Cowardly act’: Royal Canadian Legion branch robbed of building access ramp

  The portable walkway was last seen by members Thursday evening, and the legion suspects the access ramp was taken sometime Friday night.

  Mar 16, 2019
• Nova Scotia university students pay their respects to little-known Canadian veterans in West Africa

  The students from Saint Mary's University did not know that Canadians were buried in The Gambia until a few weeks ago but spent Remembrance Day honouring the 10 soldiers buried in the Fajara War Cemetery.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2018
• Saskatoon marks Remembrance Day 100 years after end of First World War

  Remembrance Day ceremonies around Saskatoon recognized the contributions of veterans 100 years after the end of the First World War.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2018
• Documentary series shares Saskatchewan veteran stories in schools across Canada

  The Canada Remembers series began in Saskatchewan and has been endorsed by the Royal Canadian Legion.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2018
• Poppy’s meaning not lost on most Canadians

  "I'm proud of doing it," Max Finley said as he handed out poppies.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2018
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• LaSalle Legion Post faces closure over municipal taxes

  The legion post in LaSalle is racing against the clock in the hopes that the province will reverse a decision to strip it of its not-for-profit status before the city can foreclose on it for non-payment of taxes.

  Sep 14, 2018
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• New service centre for military veterans opens near Montreal

  The clinic serves veterans who are experiencing persistent psychological difficulties, including post-traumatic stress disorder. 

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2018