The Legion

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    Veterans Independence Program: In The Name Of Freedom And Dignity

    November 8, 2008 by Sharon Adams
    . ILLUSTRATION: STEPHEN SNIDER Second World War veteran Phil Bradbury, 85, of Toronto was surprised to learn that in civilian life he’d been missing in action for a couple of decades. Veterans Affairs Canada has been looking for veterans like Bradbury who qualify for, but...
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    Veterans Independence Program: The Legion’s Support

    November 8, 2008 by Sharon Adams
    The Veterans Independence Program (VIP) has changed a lot since its introduction in 1981—and The Royal Canadian Legion has been there every step of the way. The program was implemented to help Veterans Affairs Canada handle a looming crisis in availability of long-term care beds...
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    Report From The Nation’s Capital: Legion Of Goodness

    September 1, 2008 by Tom MacGregor
    Legionnaires march from Parliament Hill. PHOTO: ADAM DAY Looking over the wreaths placed on the National War Memorial in Ottawa for The Royal Canadian Legion’s 42nd dominion convention, Honorary Dominion Command Chaplain Rabbi Reuven Bulka made a plea to people to join the organization he...