The branch lost its tax-exempt status back in 2013 because the Quebec government claimed that the branch wasn't doing enough work for the community — something branch executives dispute.

The Royal Canadian Legion in LaSalle is no longer in danger of closing down after Montrealers stepped up to save the post.

The Royal Canadian legion in Lasalle is scrambling to raise enough money to pay a municipal tax bill of $24,000 by Nov.4 or it could close.