This Friday February 14th, is a Valentine's Day dance to the music of the Fisherkings, from 8 to 11 pm. Tickets are $10 per person and available at the Bar or at the door.
Financial assistance for post-secondary eduacation is available through the Branch and NS-NU Command.
- NS-NU Command offers a scholarship to children and grandchildre of veterans and a scholarship for students with disabilities. Application must be submitted by April 15th 2025. Information is available at NS-NU Command Scholarships.
- Our Branch offers bursaries to children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of veterans. Applications must be submitted by May 23rd 2025. Information is at Remembrance/Poppy.
A Gentle Reminder - Legion memberships expired on December 31st 2024 and those who have not renewed for 2025, must be signed in as a guest of a member to use the Branch. If you wish to remain a member of the RCL and Eastern Marine Branch 161, please renew as soon as possible. Renew at the Branch, online at Legion.ca/member or call 855-330-3344. Please don’t let us miss you!
Four Harbours Branch 120, in East Ship Harbour, are hosting a Veteran's Social Hour on Wednesday, February 12th at 10:35 am. Veterans of our Branch and community are invited to attend.
The deadline is March 19, 2025. Veterans Affairs Canada settled a class action lawsuit relating to the miscalculation of disability pension benefits payable between 2003 and 2023 to disabled Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP veterans and their survivors.
- Living veterans will receive their settlement payments automatically; no action is required.
- Estates of deceased veterans, family members or survivors of veterans may be eligible to claim payments of about $2,500 with some exceeding $10,000 and even $35,000.
The entire claims process is being administered by KPMG, who have created a website where claims can be made here. KPMG have also established a toll-free call center to answer questions (1-833-839-0648). The deadline to make a claim is on March 19, 2025