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From masks to paper hearts: Legion Branches forge ahead with pandemic projects
May 13, 2020
Weeks after Legion Branches first mobilized to provide help to those who need it most during the COVID-19 crisis, devoted volunteer work continues across the country.
The 2020 Marches Nijmegen Goes Virtual in Canada
May 12, 2020
On May 5 & 8 the Canadian Armed Forces Contingent participated in a Virtual March to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe. Legion Representative Joan Cook participated in the march that honoured her grandfather and everyone who served and sacrificed.
Dominion President seeks clarity on Emergency Community Support Fund
May 1, 2020
On April 28, Royal Canadian Legion Dominion President, Thomas D. Irvine, sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau requesting clarity on the Emergency Community Support Fund.
Cancelled: 44th National Youth Track and Field Championships
Apr 6, 2020
The pandemic and related public health concerns have forced the cancellation of the 2020 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships, originally scheduled to take place from August 7-9 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
National Headquarters announces $3 million for Branches
Apr 3, 2020
In an unprecedented move, the Legion’s National Headquarters will release a total of 3 million dollars to help struggling Branches in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legion initiatives going strong in the midst of the pandemic
Mar 26, 2020
With a little ingenuity and in the spirit of supporting our Veterans and communities, amazing work is happening in many parts of the country – Legion members have found ways to continue helping while respecting advice from medical officials.
More than a Fish tale: Heroes Mending on the Fly
Mar 12, 2020
“You don’t feel like you are alone in your journey,” said one Veteran. “I have not felt this relaxed in a very long time,” said another. Telling remarks from participants in the Heroes Mending on the Fly program, a national program wholeheartedly supported by the Legion both in concept and through its Poppy Trust Fund, which exists thanks to donations from generous Canadians.
Joan Cook is The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2020 Marches Nijmegen Representative
Mar 9, 2020
A Q&A with Joan Cook, the Legion's 2020 Nijmegen Marches representative.
Veterans Helping Veterans with the Legion’s OSI Buddy Check Coffee
Feb 11, 2020
The Royal Canadian Legion Operational Stress Injury Special Section (BSO Legion OSI) has launched Buddy Check Coffee, a program to help Veterans gather to enjoy peer support, while sipping coffee.
The military and mental health
Jan 29, 2020
As National Silver Cross Mother, Mrs. Samson Dawe shares her thoughts related to mental health and the military.
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