In the News Archives - Legion Magazine https://legionmagazine.com/category/blog/in-the-news/ Mon, 11 May 2026 17:54:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://legionmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cropped-favicon-LM-32x32.jpg In the News Archives - Legion Magazine https://legionmagazine.com/category/blog/in-the-news/ 32 32 The latest headlines for CAF members and veterans https://legionmagazine.com/the-latest-headlines-for-caf-members-and-veterans/ https://legionmagazine.com/the-latest-headlines-for-caf-members-and-veterans/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 17:23:51 +0000 https://legionmagazine.com/?p=99631 Changes to disability pensions for RCMP The latest federal budget proposed a change to disability pensions for current and former RCMP members effective Jan. 1, 2027. Currently, the annual increases to monthly disability pension payments are calculated by the RCMP—and administered by VAC—using either the Consumer Price Index (CPI), or the average of a certain …

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]]> https://legionmagazine.com/the-latest-headlines-for-caf-members-and-veterans/feed/ 0 New collector coins celebrate RCL 100 https://legionmagazine.com/new-collector-coins-celebrate-rcl-100/ https://legionmagazine.com/new-collector-coins-celebrate-rcl-100/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:26:07 +0000 https://legionmagazine.com/?p=99297 One of the first big commemorations in recognition of The Royal Canadian Legion’s centenary this year is right on the money. In mid-January, The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled limited-edition gold and silver collector coins featuring designs celebrating the RCL’s 100th anniversary. The artwork of the $100 pure gold coin, which features two Legion members facing …

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]]> https://legionmagazine.com/new-collector-coins-celebrate-rcl-100/feed/ 0 Halifax hosts Persian Gulf 35 commemorations https://legionmagazine.com/halifax-hosts-persian-gulf-35-commemorations/ https://legionmagazine.com/halifax-hosts-persian-gulf-35-commemorations/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:03:30 +0000 https://legionmagazine.com/?p=99044 Retired major Bob Crane doesn’t demand a thank you for donning the Canadian military uniform. Nevertheless, observed the Persian Gulf War veteran from Siksika Nation in Alberta, “gratitude is the one thing that we all appreciate when we do something for other people.” Crane, a former member of 1 Canadian Field Hospital, spoke of the …

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]]> https://legionmagazine.com/halifax-hosts-persian-gulf-35-commemorations/feed/ 0 Identifying new research avenues at 2025 veteran health forum https://legionmagazine.com/identifying-new-research-avenues-at-2025-veteran-health-forum/ https://legionmagazine.com/identifying-new-research-avenues-at-2025-veteran-health-forum/#respond Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:58:07 +0000 https://legionmagazine.com/?p=98578 One could almost see it—and certainly sense its poignant presence. A short walk from Ottawa’s Westin Hotel stands the looming granite and bronze of Canada’s National War Memorial. Officially unveiled in 1939 as the clouds of conflict gathered anew, its great facade goes by a second name: The Response. In the hotel’s conference rooms from Oct. …

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]]> https://legionmagazine.com/identifying-new-research-avenues-at-2025-veteran-health-forum/feed/ 0 Where Canada remembers: The National War Memorial hosts its 85th annual ceremony in tribute to military sacrifice https://legionmagazine.com/where-canada-remembers-the-national-war-memorial-hosts-its-85th-annual-ceremony-in-tribute-to-military-sacrifice/ https://legionmagazine.com/where-canada-remembers-the-national-war-memorial-hosts-its-85th-annual-ceremony-in-tribute-to-military-sacrifice/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:44:48 +0000 https://legionmagazine.com/?p=97919 Beyond the grounds of Parliament Hill, there may be no other location as synonymous with Canadians gathering en masse as the National War Memorial. Since 1940, thousands have flocked annually to the country’s cenotaph, known as “The Response,” to pay their respects to those who have served, and continue to serve, Canada in uniform. Coincidentally, …

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]]> https://legionmagazine.com/where-canada-remembers-the-national-war-memorial-hosts-its-85th-annual-ceremony-in-tribute-to-military-sacrifice/feed/ 0 A Cornish toast to historian Tim Cook https://legionmagazine.com/a-cornish-toast-to-historian-tim-cook/ https://legionmagazine.com/a-cornish-toast-to-historian-tim-cook/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:00:55 +0000 https://legionmagazine.com/?p=97824 The traditional Cornish fishing village of Mevagissey, situated on the west coast of England, seemed like as good a place as any to discover the works of Canada’s “preeminent military historian” Tim Cook. It was a pleasant enough day, just after Christmas, while outside, parting clouds and a tame ocean breeze presented prime conditions for …

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]]> https://legionmagazine.com/a-cornish-toast-to-historian-tim-cook/feed/ 0 Moving toward 100 https://legionmagazine.com/moving-toward-100/ https://legionmagazine.com/moving-toward-100/#respond Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:16:04 +0000 https://legionmagazine.com/?p=93813 From technological innovation to membership growth and beyond, The Royal Canadian Legion shows no sign of slowing down as it approaches its centennial

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]]> https://legionmagazine.com/moving-toward-100/feed/ 0 Sharon Adams named 2022 Ross Munro Award recipient https://legionmagazine.com/sharon-adams-named-2022-ross-munro-award-recipient/ https://legionmagazine.com/sharon-adams-named-2022-ross-munro-award-recipient/#respond Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:56:27 +0000 https://legionmagazine.wpengine.com/?p=87025 Recently retired Legion Magazine staff writer Sharon Adams has been named the 2022 recipient of the Ross Munro Award for outstanding reporting on Canadian defence matters.  Adams was recognized for the expansive and authoritative body of work she compiled on military health, medicine, technology, research and veterans’ issues during her 15-year career at this publication. “Her …

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]]> https://legionmagazine.com/sharon-adams-named-2022-ross-munro-award-recipient/feed/ 0 Growing membership and new initiatives https://legionmagazine.com/growing-membership-and-new-initiatives/ https://legionmagazine.com/growing-membership-and-new-initiatives/#respond Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:12:43 +0000 https://legionmagazine.wpengine.com/?p=87007 An army of volunteers helped serve veterans, their families and communities across Canada in 2022. Volunteer dedication enabled the Royal Canadian Legion to pull through ongoing pandemic challenges that would otherwise have been insurmountable.  The Legion’s strong membership base is its foundation; its 250,000 members once again allowed the organization to achieve some amazing things. …

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]]> https://legionmagazine.com/growing-membership-and-new-initiatives/feed/ 0 Culture change, equal rights and PTSD treatment highlight the 2022 CIMVHR forum https://legionmagazine.com/culture-change-equal-rights-and-ptsd-treatment-highlight-the-2022-cimvhr-forum/ https://legionmagazine.com/culture-change-equal-rights-and-ptsd-treatment-highlight-the-2022-cimvhr-forum/#respond Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:54:55 +0000 https://legionmagazine.wpengine.com/?p=84938 It was the 12th annual forum and the first in-person one since the pandemic pause. Forum attendees discussed the latest in veteran health research and policy, and ways to address the most pressing health concerns facing veterans today.

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