10/19/2026
A sold out crowd attended the Orillia legions 100th anniversary dinner Saturday night which started with the unveiling of a large granite plaque donated by Signature Memorials depicting the Orillia legions first 100 years. Among those attending were Orillia mayor Don McIsaac, Simcoe north MP Adam Chambers, Simcoe north MPP Jill Dunlop, chief Ted Williams from Rama first nations. also in attendance was Bev Brennan president of Orillia Legion ladies auxiliary and Rick Purcell president of Orillia Legion and Legion district deputy commander Shawn McKinley and zone E5 commander Bruce Henn Royal Canadian Legion. Special guest was Sharon McKeown president of Dominion command Royal Canadian Legion Canada. the dinners MC was Kate Palmer who is the 100th anniversary committee chair. there were a number of veterans present along with a number of members and past presidents of the legion. each person received a copy of the history of Orillia legion book written by Rob McCron. also life time memberships were handed out to Rick Purcell, Peter DeVillers Brian Robertson and Bob Thomas. over all this night was enjoyed by all.
