Royal Canadian Legion Branch 272 Hespeler

12/17/2025

This coming Saturday, Dec 20th, will be our Turkey and Ham - Meat Draws. Tickets are now available at the bar. $5.00. Merry Christmas to All.

12/16/2025

12/10/2025

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In 1988, the Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to United Nations Peacekeeping forces.

“The Peacekeeping Forces of the United Nations have, under extremely difficult conditions, contributed to reducing tensions where an armistice has been negotiated but a peace treaty has yet to be established. In situations of this kind, the UN forces represent the manifest will of the community of nations to achieve peace through negotiations, and the forces have, by their presence, made a decisive contribution towards the initiation of actual peace negotiations.”

To learn more: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1988/press-release/

12/09/2025

It is with great sadness that I pass on that Korean War Veteran Len Hill passed away yesterday at the age of 95. Len was a member of the Breslau Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association of Canada. Branch 272 Hespeler welcomed them at the branch for their monthly meetings. Len lived in Brantford Ontario. I had the pleasure of visiting Len while he was out to the Branch and recently visited him in his retirement home. Rest In Peace Len. Lest We Forget.

President Branch 272 Hespeler- Bill Kalbhenn.

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11/30/2025

Hockey Day In Hespeler, compliments of James Hillis from Feb 6, 2010.

Just some images from another successful Hockey day in Hespeler

11/27/2025

11/21/2025

TORONTO — Today, Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, issued the following statement on providing new resources for teachers and students for Remembrance Day:

“In Canada, Remembrance Day pays tribute to the soldiers who courageously and selflessly gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, the War in Afghanistan and in numerous peacekeeping missions across the world in the pursuit of peace and freedom for our nation.

Ontario schools are currently required to hold or attend a dedicated service or ceremony for students at 11:00 a.m. and teach students about the history, purpose and importance of Remembrance Day.

To further deepen our shared understanding of the significance of Remembrance Day and ensure every student across the province receives a consistent education on our history, we are taking further steps. The ministry will provide high-quality learning resources over the next year that will ensure a consistent education about Remembrance Day for all students starting on November 11, 2026.

By providing these additional materials, all teachers and students will be able to reflect and never forget the extraordinary courage and proud sacrifice of our soldiers.”

Remembrance Day Learning Resources Coming to Ontario Schools | Ontario Newsroom

11/21/2025

Canadian Forces Veterans and Serving Members Free Use UP Express - Rail Service Between Pearson Airport and Union Station, Toronto. As of Jan 1st 2026.

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, veterans and regular and reserve members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) can travel for free on UP Express.

Veterans and CAF members do not need to tap their PRESTO card. Simply present a valid form of ID to a fare inspector to access the service:

A permanent Canadian Forces Identification Card (NDI 20)
A Canadian Armed Forces Veteran Service Card (NDI 75)
A Temporary National Defence Identification Card (NDI 10)
In March, Metrolinx launched free travel on GO Transit for veterans and CAF members. Metrolinx is proud to honour CAF members and veterans by expanding the initiative to UP Express.

To learn more about this program, visit upexpress.com/CAF.

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