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| Warm the hearts of Canada’s Veterans |
| As we wait for the spring thaw to come, spread warmth in your community by doing what you can to give back to Canada’s Veterans. Consider volunteering in your neighbourhood, fundraising for Veterans’ services, or simply making a friend at your local Legion Branch. |
| Not sure where to start? Visit your local Branch to see how you can get involved in your community. |
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| New Legion Veterans Village social infrastructure project officially opened |
| BC/Yukon Command ushered in a new era with the grand opening of Legion Veterans Village in Surrey, BC! The $312 million project includes the Whalley Legion Branch, a Centre of Clinical Excellence in Veteran and first responder health, and 91 units of affordable housing. |
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| Veteran support organizations boosted by Legion’s Ontario Command |
| The Royal Canadian Legion’s Ontario Command donated $1,144,741 to four organizations whose goals align with the Legion’s mission of supporting and remembering Canada’s Veterans and their families. |
| “Veterans in our province will benefit from increased well-being, and that’s at the root of what we do.” – Derek Moore, Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command President |
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| St. Croix Branch 9 in New Brunswick is creating a museum to honour and remember |
| Legion Branch 9 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick is creating a military history museum to honour those who served and to educate future generations. |
| Branch members Paul (Trapper) Cane and Don Koehler have assembled and catalogued artifacts dating back to the Fenian raids of 1870 and the Boer War of 1899 to 1902. Their goal is to tell the stories of the people. |
| “You never finish,” says Koehler, speaking of the museum’s continuing work to recover the stories of the past and incorporate the stories of today. |
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| Buddy Check Coffee coming to Napanee Legion |
| Legion Branch 137 in Napanee, Ontario is launching a new program in February aimed at getting Veterans out of the house and meeting with peers to chat over a cup of java. |
| Known as Buddy Check Coffee, this Legion peer program is open to all members of the military, past or present, and encourages Veterans to network with peers and share stories and experiences. |
| Read more ‣ | Learn more about the Legion’s Peer Support Programs. |
| Know a Legion Branch that’s making a difference for Veterans in your community? Send us your story at marketing@legion.ca. |
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| The Legion comments on last year’s unspent VAC funding |
| The Legion was surprised and concerned to learn that Veterans Affairs Canada didn’t spend nearly $1 billion of its budget last year. When asked for his views by media, Dominion President Bruce Julian stated that if this funding “remains available” in future years as reported, the Legion would like to know that it will not replace additional funding. Unused funds should be re-routed to completely eliminate the disability claims backlog – something that is taking way too long. |
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| Your membership can help you save |
| Check out this latest offer, and many more! With MemberPerks®, you can shop online or in-store at local and national stores and service providers and save $1000s every year. It’s a great way to support the Legion, local businesses, and your wallet. |
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| Sign up for MemberPerks® today. It’s free with your Legion membership. |
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