Redevelopment Proposal On Hold
On January 16, 2012, TL Housing Solutions sent a letter to the Branch telling us that their
proposed land swap and Legion redevelopment has been delayed by "up to two years".
To view the TL Housing Solutions letter
click here.
To view or download the site plan
click here.
To view an online slide show
click here.
To download the 85 page planning report
click here.
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April TAPS Online
The April - June 2012 TAPS newsletter is now available online. Just click on the 'TAPS' Newsletter link
on the left, and it will take you to a page where you can download the file.
If you would prefer to have TAPS e-mailed to you, just send an e-mail to the Editor at
patricksharkey@shaw.ca.
We can remove you from our "snail mail" (Canada Post) mailing list and add you to our
e-mail list instead. That way you get the TAPS sooner and we save on the cost of postage.
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The New Model Branch
BC/Yukon Command recently received a letter signed by more than 60 veterans
ranging in age from 22 to their 50's, thanking the Legion for their support,
but suggesting changes that would make branches more appealing to younger veterans.
This is a letter everyone who is concerned about the future of the Legion should read.
The letter from the veterans and the cover letter from Command may be downloaded here.
Click here to download the letter
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Legion Reaches Out to New Veterans - And You Can Help
The Legion is speaking up and reaching out to help those who served in Afghanistan to make the transition to life at home.
An article by Inga Kruse, Executive Director of BC/Yukon Command,
was published March 1 in the Vancouver Sun explaining how the Legion is making a powerful,
practical difference for some of the hardest hit young veterans, with our unique,
one-of-a-kind programs in Canada including the Veteran's Transition Program and BCIT Military SkillsTransition Program.
Click here to read the article.
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Kitchen Hours
The kitchen has been leased out. The new
name is The Veteran's Grill and new hours are:
- 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM - Monday
- 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM - Tuesday thru Saturday
Click here for the new menu
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Last Post Fund Newsletter
Since 1909, the Last Post Fund has been dedicated to ensuring that no Veteran is denied a dignified funeral and burial for lack of funds.
To download their latest newsletter
click here.
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