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Cancelled: 44th National Youth Track and Field Championships

Apr 6, 2020

The pandemic and related public health concerns have forced the cancellation of the 2020 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships, originally scheduled to take place from August 7-9 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
National Headquarters announces $3 million for Branches

Apr 3, 2020

In an unprecedented move, the Legion’s National Headquarters will release a total of 3 million dollars to help struggling Branches in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legion initiatives going strong in the midst of the pandemic

Mar 26, 2020

With a little ingenuity and in the spirit of supporting our Veterans and communities, amazing work is happening in many parts of the country – Legion members have found ways to continue helping while respecting advice from medical officials.
More than a Fish tale: Heroes Mending on the Fly

Mar 12, 2020

“You don’t feel like you are alone in your journey,” said one Veteran. “I have not felt this relaxed in a very long time,” said another. Telling remarks from participants in the Heroes Mending on the Fly program, a national program wholeheartedly supported by the Legion both in concept and through its Poppy Trust Fund, which exists thanks to donations from generous Canadians.
Joan Cook is The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2020 Marches Nijmegen Representative

Mar 9, 2020

A Q&A with Joan Cook, the Legion's 2020 Nijmegen Marches representative.
Veterans Helping Veterans with the Legion’s OSI Buddy Check Coffee

Feb 11, 2020

The Royal Canadian Legion Operational Stress Injury Special Section (BSO Legion OSI) has launched Buddy Check Coffee, a program to help Veterans gather to enjoy peer support, while sipping coffee.
The military and mental health

Jan 29, 2020

As National Silver Cross Mother, Mrs. Samson Dawe shares her thoughts related to mental health and the military.
Royal Canadian Legion revokes membership of individuals for Stolen Valour

Jan 20, 2020

The Royal Canadian Legion, in an unprecedented move has revoked the membership of two members found to have engaged in “Stolen Valour.”
Free One-Year Legion Membership to Welcome Veterans

Jan 17, 2020

Canadian Veterans share what it's like to be a member of The Royal Canadian Legion. The Legion offers a one-year free membership for Veterans and still-serving CAF and RCMP members who have not yet joined the Legion.
Legion welcomes VAC mandate letter

Dec 17, 2019

The Royal Canadian Legion is pleased to see the refreshed government mandate letter to Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), which focuses on work we agree is necessary to effectively serve our Veterans.