Royal Canadian Legion Branch 44

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 44 Dual members welcome. Regular member events.

Royal Canadian Legion TVS Branch 44 is a Vancouver-based service branch focused on supporting veterans and the community through remembrance, bursaries, and donations.

đź“Ł Reminder to all TVS Branch 44 members!Our next Branch General Meeting is coming up on Thursday, June 18, and we hope t...
06/17/2026

đź“Ł Reminder to all TVS Branch 44 members!

Our next Branch General Meeting is coming up on Thursday, June 18, and we hope to see you there.

Please note that this month’s meeting will be held at:

📍 St. Timothy’s Anglican Church
4550 Kitchener Street, Burnaby

🚪 Doors open at 6:30pm
đź•– Meeting begins at 7:00pm

This is your opportunity to stay informed, connect with fellow members, hear updates on Branch activities, and have your voice heard.

And don’t worry about parking—there’s plenty available on site!

Thank you for your continued support, participation, and commitment to Branch 44. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening.

We’d like to introduce you to our President, Heddy Bing.Heddy has been a dedicated member of Royal Canadian Legion TVS B...
06/11/2026

We’d like to introduce you to our President, Heddy Bing.

Heddy has been a dedicated member of Royal Canadian Legion TVS Branch 44 for almost 45 years, joining the branch in December 1981. Her lifelong commitment to service was inspired by her parents, both of whom were Veterans and proud Legion members—her father served during the liberation of Holland in the Second World War, and her mother served in Halifax and Vancouver.

Over the years, Heddy has served extensively on the Branch 44 Executive, including two terms as President, and has held portfolios such as Entertainment & Special Events, Sick & Visiting and Education Awards. She has played a key role in organizing fundraisers, coordinating events and ceremonies, supporting Veterans and their families, and writing the branch newsletter, Fluoroscope, for more than 15 years.

Heddy’s dedication to remembrance and community extends well beyond the branch. She has participated in the Poppy Campaign since 1981, assisted with Veteran ceremonies locally and internationally, and contributed to numerous community and charitable organizations through volunteering, fundraising, and design.

Born in Saskatchewan and raised in North Vancouver, Heddy is the eldest of eight children, a proud mother of three and grandmother of five, and a lifelong artist, musician, and designer. When asked why she continues her service with the Legion, Heddy says it’s about giving back, supporting community, and the deep satisfaction that comes from helping others.

Today, on the first Sunday in June, we recognize and honour the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces who serve our...
06/07/2026

Today, on the first Sunday in June, we recognize and honour the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces who serve our country with dedication, professionalism, and courage.

Established in 2002, Canadian Armed Forces Day celebrates the sailors, soldiers, aviators, and special forces members who protect Canada at home and abroad, contribute to peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts around the world, and stand ready to serve when Canadians need them most.

On behalf of Royal Canadian Legion TVS Branch 44, we extend our sincere gratitude to all currently serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as the veterans whose service helped shape the Canada we know today.

Thank you for your commitment, sacrifice, and service to our nation.

Lest We Forget.

Interested in supporting the work of the Legion? Members of other branches are always welcome to join TVS Branch 44 as Dual Members and help us continue serving veterans and their families.

Today, we commemorate one of the most significant moments in Canadian military history.On D-Day, approximately 14,000 Ca...
06/06/2026

Today, we commemorate one of the most significant moments in Canadian military history.

On D-Day, approximately 14,000 Canadians landed on Juno Beach as part of the Allied invasion of Normandy. Their mission was to help establish a foothold in occupied France and begin the liberation of Western Europe. By the end of the day, 359 Canadians had lost their lives.

D-Day was only the beginning. The Battle of Normandy continued for ten difficult weeks, with more than 90,000 Canadians serving in the campaign. Over 5,000 Canadians would make the ultimate sacrifice before the fighting came to an end.

Today, we remember those who served on D-Day and throughout the Battle of Normandy. Their courage reminds us of the cost of freedom and the importance of remembrance.

Lest We Forget.

Good afternoon! We are so very proud to announce the launch of our brand-new website:www.legionbranch44.caAs we approach...
06/04/2026

Good afternoon! We are so very proud to announce the launch of our brand-new website:

www.legionbranch44.ca

As we approach our Centenary, we wanted to create a place where members, supporters, and the community can learn more about who we are, what we do, and the history that has shaped Branch 44 for nearly a century.

Visit the site to explore our history, learn about membership and dual membership, read the latest Fluoroscope, stay informed about meetings and events, and discover how Branch 44 continues to support veterans, youth, and communities across British Columbia.

This website is more than just a source of information—it’s a place to preserve our stories, celebrate our members, and honour the legacy of service that has defined Branch 44 since 1917.

We invite you to take a look, bookmark the site, and check back often as we continue to add new content and resources.

đź”— www.legionbranch44.ca

On June 4, 1940, Operation Dynamo came to a close. Over nine days, more than 338,000 Allied troops were evacuated from D...
06/04/2026

On June 4, 1940, Operation Dynamo came to a close. Over nine days, more than 338,000 Allied troops were evacuated from Dunkirk in one of the most remarkable rescue operations in military history.

Canadians played an important role in the effort. Royal Canadian Navy destroyers crossed the English Channel to assist in the evacuation and subsequent rescue operations, helping bring Allied soldiers to safety during a critical moment in the Second World War.

We also remember Montreal-born Commander James Campbell Clouston, whose leadership at Dunkirk helped dramatically increase the number of troops evacuated from the harbour. His dedication and sacrifice contributed to the success of an operation that would become a symbol of courage, determination, and hope.

As we approach the Legion’s Centenary, we pause to remember the Canadians whose service and sacrifice helped shape our nation’s history and the freedoms we enjoy today.

📸 Photo Credits: Legion Magazine / Alamy / Imperial War Museums

At Royal Canadian Legion TVS Branch 44, we are often reminded that behind every member is a story — and sometimes, those...
06/01/2026

At Royal Canadian Legion TVS Branch 44, we are often reminded that behind every member is a story — and sometimes, those stories reach further back than we could ever imagine.

For dual member Sandy Askewe-Power, a journey into her family history revealed an extraordinary connection to the very roots of tuberculosis care in British Columbia and the origins of the Tuberculosis Veterans Section itself.

Through her research, Sandy discovered that her great-great-grandfather, Joseph Blackburn Greaves, played a significant role in supporting early health care in BC during a time when tuberculosis was devastating communities across the province. His contributions helped strengthen hospitals and tuberculosis care at a critical point in history.

But the story became even more personal.

Her great-grandfather, Private Joseph Benjamin Greaves, served in both the Boer War and the First World War. During his service, he was exposed to gas in 1917, causing lasting damage to his lungs. Like many veterans of that era, those health complications eventually led him to Tranquille Sanatorium, where tuberculosis patients — including many veterans — received long-term care.

It was within places like Tranquille that veterans began forming the support networks and communities that would eventually evolve into what we now know as the Tuberculosis Veterans’ Section of the Legion.

For many years, these parts of Sandy’s family history existed separately. It wasn’t until she became involved with Branch 44 and learned more about the history of TVS that the connections suddenly came together — bringing her family’s story full circle.

Today, Sandy continues to honour that legacy through her work as a dual member of Branch 44 and Branch 173, and through her involvement in Poppy, Youth, and Service Officer initiatives.

Her story is a powerful reminder that the history of the Legion is not only found in archives — it lives within our members, their families, and the legacies they continue to carry forward.

And sometimes, those stories are closer to us than we realize. ❤️

05/30/2026

As we make our way to June, we would like to wish a Happy Birthday once again to all of our Royal Canadian Legion TVS Branch 44 members celebrating in May! 🎉

At each of our General Meetings, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the birthdays of our members for that month by singing Happy Birthday together. It’s a small tradition, but a meaningful way to honour the people who make our Branch community so special.

Thank you for being part of Branch 44, and we wish all of our May birthday members a wonderful year ahead! ❤️

Thank you to all members who attended our May General Meeting at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church in Burnaby on May 21st.It...
05/29/2026

Thank you to all members who attended our May General Meeting at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church in Burnaby on May 21st.

It was a wonderful evening filled with discussion, updates, and reflection on everything Branch 44 has been working on over the past several months — along with many exciting projects and initiatives still to come as we approach our Centenary year.

A special welcome as well to Carol Craig, who attended as a guest and officially joined Branch 44 as a dual member from Lynn Valley Branch 114. We are very happy to have her as part of our Branch community.

Our next General Meeting will take place on June 18th at 7pm at Hastings Community Centre. This will be our final meeting before the summer break, and we hope many members will be able to attend.

Today, we reflect on the meaning and symbolism of Canada’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.In 2000, the remains of an uniden...
05/28/2026

Today, we reflect on the meaning and symbolism of Canada’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

In 2000, the remains of an unidentified Canadian soldier from the First World War were laid to rest at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Selected from near Vimy Ridge, the Unknown Soldier represents all Canadian servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

The creation of the Tomb was championed by The Royal Canadian Legion as a lasting tribute to Canada’s fallen and missing service members. Today, it remains one of our nation’s most meaningful places of remembrance and reflection.

We will remember them.

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