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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
It’s been a long haul since we announced the much needed renovation of our old downstairs bar back in may of 2016 so we are happy to announce our new facilities are complete and open for business. During the renovation we remained open … Continue reading