The Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion Pat Varga believes that Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) should follow the lead of U.S. President Barack Obama in exempting veterans programs from the ongoing program review. Varga said veterans of all ages, including RCMP members and their families, have served their country and the … Read more
The Royal Canadian Legion would like to see the inscription on the National War Memorial to be the same as the one on the Seventh Book of Remembrance. This inscription would be used instead of individual conflicts etched there as suggested by some people. The dominion president of the Royal Canadian Legion Patricia Varga said … Read more
The Royal Canadian Legion said more than 6,000 Afghanistan Veterans along with their family members are expected to attend Afghan Veterans Appreciation Day events at Legion branches. Legions across the country will hold Afghan Veterans Appreciation Day in August and September. This special day of celebration and commemoration honours Canada’s service men and women, and … Read more
The Royal Canadian Legion said it is pleased that the government is recognizing long-standing traditions that have served Canadian Forces members well during Canada's military history. Royal Canadian Legion Dominion President Patricia Varga said it is an emotional issue for the legion's members because they recognize the importance of tradition and enduring links to the … Read more
The Royal Canadian Legion said that the amendment to the Legacy of Care Program announced by National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) in September 2010 has been modified. When the program was introduced, the news release indicated that all injured sailors, soldiers, airmen and airwomen, and their families would be eligible for the … Read more
The Royal Canadian Legion announced that it is planning a nation-wide Afghanistan Veterans Appreciation Day. Dominion President Patricia Varga said the legion knows that there are many troops still serving overseas in this mission, but that the legion believes the end of this combat phase is a great opportunity to recognize and thank the troops … Read more
The Royal Canadian Legion released a letter thanking Canadian troops for their service in Afghanistan. The legion said their contribution to the well-being and care of the country's populace is a tremendous reflection of Canada's efforts towards maintaining global peace. Call 613-591-3335.
The Royal Canadian Legion announced the winners of its Poster and Literary Contests. Students of all ages from across Canada submitted pieces in the tradition of Remembrance. The Senior Colour Poster winner was Atalanta Shi from Burnaby, BC. The Senior Black and White Poster winner was Tim Macdonald from Malagash, NS. The Senior Poetry winner … Read more
The Royal Canadian Legion sends its thanks to Canadians for participating in their annual Remembrance Day poppy campaign and to Canada's veterans and those who are still serving in the Canadian Forces for their service to our country. Call 613-591-3335.
The legion announced Mrs. Mabel Girouard of Bathurst, New Brunswick will be the 2010/2011 Memorial (Silver) Cross Mother. Call 613-591-3335 ext. 241.
