Royal Canadian Legion Branch 91 will close on May 9 with plans to reopen in November
Lack of volunteers limiting branch’s ability to parade
The move needed approval from national HQ in Ottawa
Xyrena Medrano, 8, was inspired by her father’s role in the Canadian military
Long-awaited renovations are set to begin in May and take up to a year to complete
226 meals and 112 gifts were given out this year to 73 families
Having less volunteers also made a difference, Legion president says
The Legion is selling poppy NFTs this year for the 100 year anniversary of the Canadian poppy
This is the sixth year in a row the three sisters have raised money to support veterans
Wet weather doesn’t stop attendees from filling Veterans Memorial Park Thursday
Branch president says reliable contribution espescially appreciated as donations down overall
Pandemic, dwindling membership lay blows to community organizations
In temporary digs at SHOAL Centre since move out of Mills Road home of 90 years in 2020
Ceremony signifies start to Royal Canadian Legion poppy campaign
Poppies will be available by donation at several organizations across Canada as of Oct. 29
Ceremony took place in Cloverdale June 17
Property tax exemption is what legions really need, Victoria branch says