Catégorie : Article de presse
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Operation Yellow Ribbon Gala
Thursday, November 6 , 2014, the City of Hamilton hosted a gala dinner in honour of our military and their families. The proceeds from the Gala will support the Canada Company Military Employment Transition program (MET)and the 13th (XIII) Regiment Foundation of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (RHLI) to honor Canadian Armed Forces members and…
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Canada Company members launch Corporate Poppy on Trans-Canada Highway
Members of Canada Company have launched a campaign to have Corporate Canada display the Canadian Legion’s Poppy Trade Mark banners on their buildings just as citizens wear the poppy on their lapels. This initiative began in Quebec by Chapter President Steve Gregory and members Doug Bellevue and Maj Richard Gratton along the Trans-Canada highway and…
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Valcartier Family Centre Childhood Services
During their visit to Valcartier, members of Canada Company offered the Valcartier Family Centre a donation of $50,000 for its services to children. This important contribution will enable the VFC to enhance its intervention services to children, particularly in integrating children having adjustment problems, and promoting parenting skills. Read more
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Heroes Park Inauguration
Governor General David Johnston inaugurated Heroes Park in Beaconsfield on Wednesday October 15, 2014 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Canada Company Montreal Chapter President Steve Gregory was in attendance with Canada Company member Richard Gratton who has been instrumental in making this park a reality. This new park honours members of the Canadian Armed Forces, police officers, firefighters and…
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Last Post Fund
The Last Post Fund is a non-profit organization which delivers the Funeral and Burial Program on behalf of Veterans Affairs Canada. The primary objective of the Last Post Fund is to ensure that no Veteran is denied a dignified funeral and burial due to lack of sufficient funds at time of death. Through a gift…
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The Sky Is The Limit August 31, 2014
Canada Company hosted over 150 members, friends and supporters at a cocktail event at the edge of Lake Ontario on Aug 31 at HMCS York. With the Canadian International Air Show overhead, guests enjoyed an afternoon of jazz music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and good company. HCol Sass Jordan led guests in singing O Canada before…
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Valcartier Family Centre
The Valcartier Family Centre (CFV) is dedicated to improving the quality of life of our military families. Children are the first to experience these impacts caused by the instability of the military lifestyle. It is essential to provide support contributing to their development in these perpetual changes to ensure their futures. During the 2013-2014 year,…
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2014 Canada Company Scholarship Fund Presentation
Canada Company was honoured to hold the 7th annual Scholarship Ceremony for the children of Fallen Soldiers in Toronto’s Financial District on August 8, 2014. The ceremony brought together representatives from Canada’s business and military communities to salute the children and families that have been left behind. The 7th annual ceremony marks over $250,000 in…
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1914-1918 In Memoriam, July 31, 2014
Canada Company was pleased to support and attend the 1914-1918 WWI In Memoriam ceremony, July 31 2014 at the Varsity Stadium in Toronto. As Chairman of the In Memoriam Advisory Committee, HCol and Canada Company founder Blake Goldring was honoured to be a part of the event. An evening filled with remembrance and music, the…
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Cheque Presentation at Valcartier
On Monday July 14, 2014 Canada Company members were able to present a cheque for $16,000 at the Valcartier Community Centre to PSP (Personnel Support Programs) staff and children. These funds are dedicated to assist in providing special support workers necessary for children of military personnel who need extra attention and support while they attend…