Royal Canadian Legion in Canada celebrates 100 years

Royal Canadian Legion branches in Nanaimo and across the country celebrated their centenary last week.
Founded a year previous, the Legion was officially incorporated after a special act by Parliament on July 17, 1926 and has advocated and fundraised for war veterans throughout the years.
Legions across the country marked the occasion, including Branch 10 Nanaimo in Harewood, the oldest in Nanaimo. Jason Lott, branch president, said the number 10 signifies that it was the 10th branch incorporate