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Stay Active With Nijmegen Marches Legion Representative Joan Cook
Jun 9, 2020
Legion member and Veteran Joan Cook talks training for the 2021 Marches Nijmegen and staying active & healthy during the pandemic.
Critical need for federal government financial support to help Legion Branches
Jun 3, 2020
On June 3, Royal Canadian Legion Dominion President Thomas D. Irvine, CD, sent a follow up letter to the Prime Minister pressing for immediate access to emergency financial relief for Legion Branches. Read the letter.
Legion joins chorus of anger over conditions in long-term care
May 29, 2020
The Royal Canadian Legion is demanding better and humane treatment for Veterans and Seniors in all long-term care centres in Canada. This comes after a damning report about conditions in some Ontario centres, as observed by the military’s Joint Task Force (central).
The Legion condemns long term care horrors
May 27, 2020
The Royal Canadian Legion vehemently condemns the life-endangering and unethical actions in long term care facilities in Ontario as reported through military Joint Task Force (central) observations.
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.
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