Royal Canadian Legion's Remembrance Work and Reach
The Royal Canadian Legion, Canada's largest veterans group with about 600000 members, runs 1750 branches in Canada 34 in the U S and three in Germany. It advocates for pensions funds youth scholarships cadets and community aid while organizing the National Poppy Remembrance Campaign.
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Vimy Ridge trip teaches more than history
Lilian Schaer recounts a Hanover Ontario students band trip to Vimy Ridge France. A Canada Canada moment shifts from shopping to learning as a guide explains the trench warfare and memorials. The essay honors veterans and reinforces Remembrance Day meaning for youth.
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Hanover
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Royal Canadian Legion
Vimy Ridge
France
John Diefenbaker
Canada
Remembrance Day Messages Honor Canadian War Sacrifices
Lieutenant-Governor George Johnson and Premier Gary Filmon address Remembrance Day ceremonies across the nation. They urge memory of fallen soldiers and their families, vow to uphold freedom and democracy, and call for international goodwill and harmony.
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George Johnson
Gary Filmon
Canada Post issues fourth World War II stamps
Canada Post Corporation releases the fourth stamp set titled Dark Days Indeed, honoring wartime achievements and sacrifices. The 42 cent stamps feature the Dieppe Raid casualties, war reporters, anti submarine efforts near Canadian coasts, and wartime alliance with Newfoundland air bases.
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Dieppe
Newfoundland
Remembrance Day Services Across Manitoba Communities
Area communities schedule Remembrance Day observances for November 11 with services at Cenotaphs churches and town halls. Birtle Miniota Hamiota Decker Shoal Lake and Rossburn report times from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. with lunches or private Legion follow ups.
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Legion
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