Ceremonial first poppy pinning kicks off poppy campaign
The first poppies ahead of Remembrance Day were pinned on Friday, Oct. 13 in both Oliver and Osoyoos by representatives of the Royal Canadian Legions in both towns.
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Books For Babies program kicks off for another year
By Don Urquhart, Times Chronicle Books for Babies, an Osoyoos family literacy program led by the...
Royal Canadian Legion pays respects to Queen
Royal Canadian Legion pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on day of her funeral (Tuesday, Sept. 20).
Oliver student’s poem wins national award
Lyonel Doherty, Times Chronicle A heart-felt poem by an Oliver high school student has won the...
Motorcycle unit shows up for candlelight tribute
“We also remember those who have served and those still serving in our armed forces to help us live in the peace and freedom we know.”
Oliver student’s poem chosen best in province
“There were some deaths in my family that were really, really tough for me, so I used a lot of my own emotion and feeling when I wrote the poem.”
Royal Canadian Legion condemns Ottawa protestors
The Royal Canadian Legion has condemned the actions of protestors who defiled the National War Memorial in Ottawa during the trucker rally.
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How the poppy became our symbol of remembrance
The poppy is a symbol so intrinsically linked to Remembrance Day that we often forget the story of how it began.
Osoyoos Legion launches poppy campaign for Remembrance Day
The Royal Legion in Osoyoos has been preparing for Remembrance Day since September, decking their...
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