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ANCIENT CEDAR’S JOURNEY HOME

Posted on September 13, 2018 by 179MEDIASeptember 13, 2018

On Monday, June 25, 2018, community members gathered in front of Collingwood Neighbourhood House to take part in the blessing of the cedar log. The event was honoured by the presence of Councillor Morgan Guerin of the Musqueam band as … Continue reading →

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AT 97 VETERAN AGNES KEEGAN STILL ENJOYS POPPY TAGGING

Posted on November 12, 2017 by 179MEDIANovember 12, 2017

At 97 years old WW II Veteran Agnes Keegan still enjoys poppy tagging at a time when Legions are struggling to find volunteers from the younger crowds. Each year Agnes steps up and spends 4 hours a day tagging at … Continue reading →

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GRANDVIEW COLLINGWOOD 2017 HONOURS AND AWARDS HANDED OUT

Posted on November 5, 2017 by 179MEDIANovember 8, 2017

On Sunday October 29th at our monthly general meeting Honours and Awards Executive Diane Janes had her work cut out for her with the presentation to members of their yearly service pins and other deserved awards. The awards are presented … Continue reading →

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LEGIONS HAVING HARD TIME FINDING VOLUNTEERS TO SELL POPPIES

Posted on November 5, 2017 by 179MEDIANovember 5, 2017

Legions across Canada are having a hard time finding people to volunteer to sell poppies and are struggling to understand the reason’s why. Vice President Gerry Vowles of Grandview ~ Collingwood Legion Branch 179 explains to reporter Tom Walsh why … Continue reading →

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2017 GOLF TOURNAMENT A GREAT SUCCESS

Posted on September 21, 2017 by 179MEDIASeptember 21, 2017

The 2017 Grandview-Collingwood members Golf Tournament which took place at Mylora Golf Course this past June was well attended this year and from all accounts everyone had great great time…. players and spectators alike! The day started at the Branch … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Special Events | Tagged Golf Tournament, Sports Events

AMALGAMATION CELEBRATION A GREAT SUCCESS

Posted on June 2, 2017 by 179MEDIAJune 2, 2017

On April 22nd, 2017 the amalgamation of the Royal Canadian Legion’s Collingwood Branch #48 with Grandview Branch #179 was celebrated by a joyous crowd of guests and dignitaries and deemed a great success by all that attended. The celebration started with … Continue reading →

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MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR WW II VETERAN

Posted on March 1, 2017 by 179MEDIAMarch 1, 2017

Ninety-two year old Gerald W Flower, Father, WW II Veteran, POW survivor and life long member of the Royal Canadian Legion passed away on January 27th, 2017. Gerry was a recent recipient of a Minister of Veterans Affairs Certificate and Medal … Continue reading →

Posted in Press, Remembrance | Tagged Celebration of Life, Memorial Service

SOVEREIGN’S MEDAL FOR VOLUNTEERS AWARDED 96 YEAR OLD VETERAN

Posted on January 13, 2017 by 179MEDIAJanuary 13, 2017

The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country and WW II veteran, Agnes Keegan is definitely in the  exceptional volunteer category. For over 36 year’s Agnes has run the canteen at the … Continue reading →

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GUESTS WEAR SWEATERS TO CHRISTMAS DINNER

Posted on December 19, 2016 by 179MEDIADecember 19, 2016

Ah… the Christmas sweater… what better to wear to Christmas dinner at the Legion. Some say they are festive but some say they are ugly! Perhaps we can just call them festively ugly but you can decide for yourself when you … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Press, Special Events | Tagged Christmas Dinner 2016, ugly Christmas sweaters

WW II VETERAN RECEIVES VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMENDATION

Posted on November 25, 2016 by 179MEDIANovember 25, 2016

Ninety-two year old Gerald W Flower (Gerry as we know him) is a WW II veteran, POW survivor and life long member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Gerry held the rank of Sargent and was a Air Gunner with the … Continue reading →

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