6 d. ago The Royal Canadian Legion hosts Canada’s 2025 National Remembrance Day Ceremony

RCMP Black Hawk fly-past honours Canada’s Fallen OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The chilly air did not deter nearly 30,000 people who gathered at Canada’s National War Memorial for the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa this year. Significant milestones marked the occasion, including the 80th anniversaries of the end of the […]

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7 d. ago ‘You have to adapt’: Punk rock concerts, wrestling events keep Calgary legion afloat

The Calgary No. 1 Branch, nestled among towering downtown office buildings along the busy light rail track, predates the legion itself.

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1 week ago ADVISORY: Royal Canadian Legion to host Canada’s 2025 National Remembrance Day Ceremony

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A special visual salute to Veterans who gave their lives during the Second World War will highlight Canada’s National Remembrance Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of that war, and of the liberation of the Netherlands. “We must […]

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2 w. ago The Royal Canadian Legion names Canada’s 2025 National Silver Cross Mother

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to introduce Mrs. Nancy Payne of Lansdowne, Ontario, as this year’s National Silver Cross Mother. On November 11, Nancy will place a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. “Nancy’s deep loss reflects the pain of many,” says Berkley Lawrence, Dominion […]

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2 w. ago Calgary's poppy campaign underway supporting veterans before Remembrance Day

Calgarians can pick up poppies and make donations in person or online

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2 w. ago Royal Canadian Legion 2025 National Poppy Campaign now underway!

More ways to donate, Poppies online for home delivery OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2025 National Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Period officially launched today with additional access to Poppies, and thousands of locations participating in initiatives to encourage Canadians to Remember. “The countless people who donate to the […]

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