1000 Men are Walking

Joshua Dyer, aged 14 was tasked at school to write a poem for Remembrance Day 2019. An hour later, without any help he produced the following poignant poem. One Thousand Men Are WalkingOne thousand men are walkingWalking side by sideSinging songs from homeThe spirit as their guidethey walk toward the light milordthey walk towards the […]

Did You Know that…

November The Legion Early bird campaign continues for renewals of MembershipNovember 1st Announcement of the National Silver Cross MotherNovember 8th Aboriginal Veteran’s DayNovember 11th Remembrance DayNovember 11th First World War ends Armistice Day (1918)November 12th Passchendaele ends (1917)November 18th Battle of the Somme (1916)November 30 Giving Tuesday In World War One, “casualty dogs” were trained […]

Who do you Remember?

With Remembrance Day and the Poppy Campaign fast approaching I am asking the question Who Do You Remember? I remember my Dad who served in WW2. Did you or have you a Veteran in your family, a friend, a neighbour. Please submit their name, rank and when or where they served. We would like to […]

Remembrance Day Services November the 11th 11 AM

Unfortunately, we will still have another short and social distancing ceremony. Everyone is welcome to attend but please practice social distancing as there will be lots of room. There will be no parade or potluck afterwards at the Legion. Wreaths will be pre laid unless special circumstances or health unit limitations have been lifted. Please […]

Who Do You Remember?

With Remembrance Day and the Poppy Campaign fast approaching I am asking the question Who DoYou Remember? I remember my Dad who served in WW2. Did you or have you a Veteran in yourfamily, a friend, a neighbour. Please submit their name, rank and when or where they served. We wouldlike to remember them on […]

Legion News for October

We are hoping to do some Fri. night suppers in October, not sure of dates yet, but we will keep you posted.Please check our Facebook page or contact Mary Horning at 613 269-3234 for more details.Just to let everyone know who is coming to the Legion that for any event we will be following all […]

Do you know that…

October is Legion Early Bird campaign/ Renewals. Please pay your membership or you can JoinOctober First Week is National Family WeekOctober 4 -10 Mental Illness Awareness WeekOctober 10 World Mental Health DayOctober 11 Thanksgiving DayOctober 14 Van Doos Anniversary (1915)October 17 International Day for the Eradication of PovertyOctober 24 Anniversary of United Nations (1946)October 29 […]

Did You Know?

September Legion Early Bird Campaign/Renewals for Memberships startsSeptember 2 Second World War ends (1945)September 3 Merchant Navy Veterans DaySeptember 8 Battle of Medak Pocket (1993)September 10 World Suicide Prevention DaySeptember 11 September 11 attacks (2001)September 13 – 18 is Legion weekSeptember 17 Operation Medusa (2006)September 17 Military Family Appreciation DaySeptember 19 Battle of Britain (1940)September […]

CONDOLENCES

Our deepest sympathy is expressed to the families of Associate member June Forsyth and Legionsupporter Don Halpenny.