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Apr 9, 2018
Congratulations to Erin Quinn from Charlottetown, PEI for winning the Royal Canadian Legion’s January Poppy Store VIA Rail Contest!
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Apr 8, 2018
The Canadian flag and all Royal Canadian Legion flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, April 9 in observance of Vimy Ridge Day 2018.
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Mar 22, 2018
From supporting the Invictus Games to advocating for research into a controversial drug prescribed to soldiers, 2017 at The Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command was full of activity.
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Mar 19, 2018
Sometimes we field questions on the New Veterans Charter. Why did The Royal Canadian Legion support it in 2006? What was our role in bringing it to fruition? Why do we continue to advocate for improvements rather than a return to The Pension Act?
In this article, we answer some of the key questions and respond to some of the concerns we hear.
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Mar 14, 2018
In light of renewed interest in the antimalarial drug called mefloquine, The Royal Canadian Legion is once again calling upon the Department of National Defence to end the drug’s use within the military until further research can be completed.
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Feb 27, 2018
While we welcome several parts of the budget, we’re still waiting for more detail on the financial implementation of the newly-released Pension for Life Plan for Veterans.
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Feb 24, 2018
Whitewater Brewing Company and The Royal Canadian Legion launched a new craft beer in British Columbia this weekend, marking the beer’s first foray into Western Canada.
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Feb 6, 2018
While there have been and always will be financial considerations, we firmly believe that meeting our Veterans’ needs is fundamental to our foundation and freedom.
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Jan 31, 2018
Dominion Command of The Royal Canadian Legion is seeking candidates who may wish to participate in the world’s largest walking/marching event held in mid-July in the Nijmegen area of Holland.
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Jan 17, 2018
As a Thank You, the Legion offered members a chance to win a trip aboard VIA Rail anywhere VIA travels.
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Jan 15, 2018
Legion members are our boots-on-the-ground and the backbone of the organization. They are the reason we are able to support those who served and help our communities… and YOU can be a part of it!
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Dec 21, 2017
The Royal Canadian Legion is encouraged after reviewing initial details of a new pension for life option for Veterans, released by Veterans Affairs Canada.
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Dec 19, 2017
The Royal Canadian Legion is wishing troops overseas a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays through its support of Operation Santa Claus once again this year.
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Dec 1, 2017
The Royal Canadian Legion warns members of the public of a fraudulent website that is misrepresenting themselves as the Legion.
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Nov 23, 2017
The Legion is assisting Veterans and their families every day through the Poppy Fund. Hear what some of them have to say.
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Nov 11, 2017
Tens of thousands of people filled the grounds and streets around the National War Memorial, to remember and thank those who have given their lives in the military service of their country.
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Nov 2, 2017
The Legion provides a Poppy Protocol to guide Canadians on appropriate and respectful wearing of the lapel Poppy. However, wearing a Poppy is a personal expression of Remembrance, and how someone chooses to wear a Poppy is always an individual choice.
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Nov 1, 2017
The Royal Canadian Legion’s Dominion President David Flannigan is honoured to introduce Mrs. Diana Abel as the National Silver Cross Mother for 2017.
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Oct 30, 2017
As Canada promises to never forget, the question of “Why is Remembrance Day important?” will always be a very personal question. Hear what some Canadians are saying about why they remember.
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Oct 27, 2017
The Royal Canadian Legion is set to launch the 2017 version of its Virtual Poppy Drop in Ottawa this evening, with a digital light show featuring 117,000 virtual poppies representing each of Canada’s fallen since the beginning of the First World War.