It’s International Women’s Day
It’s a global day to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It’s also a time to highlight the progress made in advancing women’s rights and the ongoing efforts needed to ensure their full participation in all aspects of society.
The Canadian Encyclopedia also has a good article on women in the Canadian Armed Forces - serving since 1885.
It’s World Hearing Day.
By encouraging individuals to recognize the importance of ear and hearing health, World Hearing Day aims to inspire people to change behaviour to protect their hearing from loud sounds and prevent hearing loss, check their hearing regularly, use hearing devices if needed, and support those living with hearing loss. Empowered individuals can drive change within themselves and in society at large.
Veterans Affairs Canada has more information and, remember that Branch Service Officers along with Provincial Command support are also there to help Veterans navigate claims.
Although our focus is on Veterans, we also extend our help to Local, Provincial and National good causes.
In the first two months of 2025, we’ve donated a total of $2000 to the following organizations.
BC Arthritis Society - https://arthritis.ca/campaigns/bc
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Country Fest - https://www.mrpmcountryfest.com
Diabetes Canada - https://www.diabetes.ca
Food for the Soul Project Society, Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows - https://fftsp.org
We’ll be keeping you updated on our donation recipients as the year continues.
We’re pleased to be able to make a difference to the lives of Veterans and our Communities.
The Gulf War of the early 1990s was a struggle that is well-known to many. More than 4,000 Canadian Armed Forces members served in the Persian Gulf region in 1990-1991 as part of the international Coalition of countries that came together to drive the invading forces of Iraq out of Kuwait. In the aftermath of the conflict, Canadians would continue to serve with peacekeeping and embargo-enforcement efforts in the region for several years.
On this day, 28 February, we remember our Forces service and sacrifice in the Gulf War.
Full details can be read at Veterans Canada
Image credits: Department of National Defence ISC90-5050 and Legion Magazine
The March calendar is available to view or download. As usual, you'll also find a link to the calendar on the Lounge & Kitchen page.
Join our Legion, play, dine, dance, support our Veterans and Community.
Our 2025 Executive Board was installed recently. These people are committed to making our Legion a welcoming and supportive place for our existing and soon to be members.
