Medal award kick-starts Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Canada
Canada.com
Patricia (Pat) Varga, Unity, Sask., for the ongoing support and services she provides to veterans, as Dominion president of the Royal Canadian Legion. - Kathryn Laura Whitfield, Toronto, for her dedication to teaching and for inspiring Canadian youth ...
Alexandre Bilodeau honours Sarah Burke at Queen's Jubilee Medal ceremonyMontreal Gazette

all 2,569 news articles »

The sign comes down
Nor'Wester
It seems no amount of raised controversy or media attention could help bring a resolution to the fate of a sign put up in memory of Corporal Steven Bouzane, which stood at the entrance of the Royal Canadian Legion in Springdale.

Enjoy taste of the tropics while helping literacy group
The Barrie Advance
MARC's inaugural Winter Blues Blaster fundraiser will take place Friday at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 68 in Penetanguishene. Stellula Music in Schools has arranged for entertainment to be provided by Steel Drum Hu Band. The band will set a tropical ...

SCOPE-A-THON a talent and monetary success
Edson Leader
By Paul Grigaitis The annual fundraiser for the non-profit organization that provides services to people with developmental disabilities took place at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Edson on Jan. 27. “We are quite pleased because the community came ...

'Art for the Heart' show supports University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa Citizen
This years sponsors are: The UPS Store, Barrhaven Mall; Ross' Independent Grocer; Mill Street Florist; the Royal Canadian Legion 641, Barrhaven; EMC Community Newspaper; and Patrick Creppin, Creppin Realty Group. The University of Ottawa Heart ...

Springdale family removes sign honouring slain son
CBC.ca
The sign in memory of Cpl. Stephen Bouzane, who was killed during the war in Afghanistan, was removed from the Royal Canadian Legion premises in Springdale. "It doesn't seem like it would be honourable that they would want it moved.
Parents of Newfoundland soldier clash with Legion over tributeToronto Star
“I'm absolutely devastated over this”Nor'Wester

all 6 news articles »

Newfoundland Legion won't move tribute sign for fallen soldier
Toronto Star
Anita Li Staff Reporter A local Newfoundland branch of the Royal Canadian Legion reversed its decision to move a tribute sign for a fallen Canadian soldier Thursday, in response to public outcry. Members of the legion's Springdale, NL, branch voted to ...
Family heartbrokenNor'Wester

all 9 news articles »

Country market attracting visitors, raising money for legion
Cape Breton Post
Margie MacQueen (left) and Irma Smith Munroe, members of St. John's United Church, Port Morien, prepare goodies for the country market at Port Morien's Royal Canadian Legion to be held Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. PORT MORIEN — It's a place where everyone ...

and more »

Royal Canadian Legion News
Orangeville Citizen
By JOHN CUNNINGHAM Branch 220 Join us at the branch for a pre-Super Bowl Party on Sunday, Feb. 5 from 1 - 6 pm The next monthly Breakfast of bacon, eggs & home fries will also be Sunday, Feb. 5 from 9 am - noon. The Monday afternoon euchre is going ...

Legion steps up for seniors
Kawartha Media Group
Lorraine Gurney, the recreation director of Lakeview Manor, shows off the restorator bicycle that was donated by the Royal Canadian Legion to Jeanne Little, president of the Manor's resident council. Scott Howard “This is a most generous community and ...

and more »