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Ziggy Luty
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Sharon Graham

On behalf of the branch we would like to send our condolences to the Luty family on the passing of Zyggy. There will be a legion tribute on Monday at Bluesprings funeral home at 3 PM followed by the service.

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Bad Weather
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Sharon Graham

Last evening was great the BBQ was a huge success a thank you goes out to Gary, Sue, Tracey, Gennifer, Mike and Les for a great job. Bad Weather preformed outside on the patio it was a bit cool but everyone had a good time.

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Afghanistan
Why Afghanistan's girls still need Canada
Friday, May 11, 2012
Sharon Graham/Geoffrey Johnston
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Last year, Canada withdrew its combat troops from Afghanistan. And the approximately 950...

   

Branch News
Bread & Honey Fesival in Streetsville
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Sharon Graham
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The annual Bread & Honey Festival will be happening on June 1st and 2nd in Streetsville. There...

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Teachers Guide
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Sharon Graham
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Legion Teachers Guide assists primary and secondary school teachers impart valuable...

   

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Legion Says The Federal Government Must Make Improvements To The Veterans Review And Appeal Board In Fairness To Veterans
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Sharon Graham/Patricia Varga Dominion President
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Ottawa – The Veterans Ombudsman’s report, Veterans’ Right to Fair Adjudication, was released...

Afghanistan
Art imitates life as Maclean’s inspires ‘The Darling of Kandahar’
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Sharon Graham/Brian Bethune
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It all seems strangely inevitable, given the endless cycle of self-reference in modern...

   

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LEGION SAYS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST RESPECT THE FEDERAL COURT DECISION REGARDING INJURED VETERANS
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Sharon Graham/Patricia Varga Dominion President
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Ottawa – Patricia (Pat) Varga, the Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion says the...

Branch News
Mother's Day
Monday, May 07, 2012
Sharon Graham
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This Sunday is Mother's Day I would like to say a very Happy Mother's Day to every mother out...

   

Branch News
The Brett Baker Show
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Sharon Graham
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A special thank you goes out to John, Les, Gary & Sheryl the BBQ was very delicious. Brett...

Afghanistan
Stress of war prompts soldiers to take Afghan dogs home
Friday, May 04, 2012
Sharon Graham/Amie Ferris-Rotman, Reuters The Ottawa Citizen
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KABUL—Spot made the clandestine journey from the Afghan Taliban stronghold of Helmand to the...

   

Branch News
Our Candlelightr Walk
Friday, May 04, 2012
Sharon Grham
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Last evening was our candlelight walk. It was to bad there was not very many people. I think the...

Afghanistan
Canadians may still see action in Kandahar
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Sharon Graham/Lee Berthiaume, Postmedia News
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Military officials warned Defence Minister Peter MacKay last year that despite Canada's official...

   

Afghanistan
Afghan mission could be extended
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Sharon Graham/The Canadian Press
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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper has opened the door to Canadian special forces staying in...

Afghanistan
Canada could stay in Afghanistan past 2014
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Sharon Graham/Daniel Proussalidis The Toronto Sun
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The prime minister is leaving open the possibility Canadian special forces might stay in...

   

Afghanistan
Canadians soldiers on allied exchange may still serve in volatile Kandahar
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Sharon Graham/Lee Berthiaume, Postmedia News
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OTTAWA — Military officials warned Defence Minister Peter MacKay last year that despite Canada's...

Afghanistan
'Where else can I make this amount of money?'
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Sharon Graham/Agence France-Presse The Ottawa Citezen
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It is the start of Afghanistan's poppy season and at Kandahar's bus station thousands of men and...

   

Afghanistan
Canada and U.S. officials in talks to keep Canadian special forces in Afghanistan after 2014
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Sharon Graham/David Pugliese, Postmedia News
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U.S. and Canadian officials are in talks over a Pentagon request to keep Canadian special forces...

Veterans
Focus Groups with Canadian Forces Veterans
Monday, April 23, 2012
SHaron Graham/Veterans Affairs
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You can help us improve programs and services for Veterans! This spring, Veterans Affairs Canada...

   

Afghanistan
Rejected Afghan interpreters get second chance to come to Canada
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Sharon Graham/STEPHANIE LEVITZ OTTAWA— The Canadian Press
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Dozens of interpreters who served as Canada's voice during the war in Kandahar, but then met...

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