Centre de la Nouvelle-Écosse

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Oct. 29, 2025, for the fall recruitment luncheon. 

This was an event that allowed our members an opportunity to bring along friends that may be interested to join the Association and our branch.  In addition to being served a delicious turkey lunch at the Royal Canadian Legion, Calais Branch 162, the attendees were inspired by an interesting presentation on “Resilience in Care Giving & the Care Giver” by Donalda MacIssac. 

Her presentation demonstrated the power of finding and using first voice and personal truth to effect systemic change.  From having a hearing loss that was only picked up in her teens to raising a son who had disabilities that no one knew how to address, Donalda shared how she had to rise above the “professional opinions and words of others” to forge a way forward for her family and son.   

Thank you again to all that attended and we look forward to seeing you at our next event.

NS Central Branch Volunteers

On Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, the Nova Scotia central branch honoured the courage, sacrifice and steadfast service of all who have answered Canada’s call. 

Thanks to the branch members and volunteers who attended the ceremonies at these five Legions:
Vimy Branch 27 / Dieppe Branch 90 / Centennial Branch 160 / Calais Branch 162 / Caen Branch 164.

The ceremony at the Dieppe Branch 90 in Waverley included a parade, two minutes of silence was held, ‘The Last Post’ was heard and wreaths were placed at the Cenotaph. It was a great day with attendance from many in the community.

Many thanks to all that participated!

Our Volunteers

On Feb. 17, 2026, with tremendous success, our estate planning seminar was presented in partnership with IG Wealth Management and was held at the Canada Games Centre, Halifax.

The session generated significant interest, and ninety-nine individuals attended. It was encouraging to identify that 87% of the participants were first-time attendees of our branch events. This provides a strong indication that our selection of topics is resonating with our membership as we continue to build stronger relationships.

The content presented was extremely well received and members asked thoughtful questions regarding retirement funds and taxation and engaged actively throughout the presentation. Following the event, many positive comments were shared and through feedback, we confirmed that the material was relevant and practical with key points on transferring your legacy to your loved ones. This is exactly the kind of value-added programming our branch strives to deliver.

The event also helped to build momentum for the events planned in the coming months. We started the pre-sale of tickets for our Branch Annual General Meeting & Luncheon scheduled for April 8, 2026.  This created early enthusiasm and reinforced the importance of staying connected and involved.

Overall, this event reflects strong outreach and meaningful member engagement. We look forward to building on this success with future events that continue to inform, connect, and support our members.

View Erin Tilley’s Webinar 2026 

Thanks for joining us!

The Events Committee

Volunteers from our branch participated in DND’s My Transition Expo at 12 Wing Shearwater on April 21 and 22, 2026.

The Expo was hosted by the CFB Halifax Military Transition unit and provides valuable information and resources to military members preparing to transition to civilian life upon retirement.

With participants from both CFB Halifax and 12 Wing Shearwater, the Expo also offered an excellent opportunity to promote our Association and connect with potential new members.

Our branch maintains a strong relationship with the CFB Halifax Military Transition Unit and regularly participates in DND’s My Transition Expo in support of transitioning military personnel.

Thank you for the opportunity to share our story at the Expo.

Thank you to our volunteers that participated.