The Legion National Foundation invites Canadian youth and children to honour Canada’s Veterans and foster the tradition of remembrance through visual art and writing through the annual National Youth Remembrance Contests. In the poster contest, participants use their artistic ability to create a poster on the theme of remembrance with… Continue reading
It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bill Bellinger on October 2nd at PRHC after suffering a stroke. Bill was a popular visitor at the Millbrook Legion, known for his quick smile, his enthusiasm for life and his dancing skills. In WWII he served with the 11th Infantry… Continue reading
In October 2022, The Millbrook Times reported an initiative by the Royal Canadian Legion Millbrook, Branch 402, in partnership with Cavan Monaghan Township and the local BIA, to implement an Honour Our Veterans banner program in the village. This program has been implemented in over 60 other communities across Canada… Continue reading
Pictured is Millbrook Legion members Linda Adams and President Diann Corfe presenting donations of $1000 to MSC Secretary Shari DeWolde (left) and to North Cavan teacher Mr. Pyper for the schools’ nutritional program. These funds were raised at last month’s Rubber Duck Race. The legion has also recently donated $2000.00… Continue reading
With the exception of two covid-year cancellations, the Millbrook Legion has hosted its popular Darts for Hearts event every February since 1991, raising funds for the Peterborough Heart and Stroke Foundation. Participants secure pledges for the charity, while the legion enhances the appeal of the competition by kicking in prize… Continue reading
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402, Millbrook: Jamboree with Stockdale Central: Sunday, Feb. 2nd from 1 to 4pm. $10 per person, light lunch and refreshments available. Darts for Hearts: Saturday, Feb. 8th. Darts for Hearts tournament. Blind draw doubles. Over $600 in prize money available, Must have $20 in pledges to… Continue reading
It’s a phrase that took prominence during the Black Lives Matter movement as a gesture to personalize black lives lost through racial injustice. The practice has earlier roots, however. For example, every year at the memorial event for the 9/11 disaster, the names of the almost 3,000 victims who died… Continue reading
