Sharon Hobin

The Royal Canadian Legion is honoured to present Mrs. Virginia Hicks, from the community of Frankford, Ontario, as this year’s National Silver Cross Mother. On November 11, she will place a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. “Her presence on behalf of all mothers is so incredibly meaningful,” says Sharon McKeown, Dominion President. “In sharing her daughter’s story, we are all reminded with deep gratitude, of the incredible sacrifice of those who give their lives in service to our country. We will remember her.” Mrs. Hicks’ daughter, Sapper Mariebeth Short served with 2 Combat Engineering Regiment, based in Petawawa, Ontario. Born on January 23, 1980, in Comox, British Columbia, she grew up in a family with a history of military service – including that of her mother. Mariebeth was killed on September 23, 2002, during a training exercise on the Matawa Plains in Petawawa. The exercise was a recap, a part of the overall intensive training the Sappers completed to learn everything possible about LAVs (light armoured vehicles). The vehicle she was traveling in that day rolled, and she did not survive. legion.ca/news/articles/2026…

The 2026 Poppy Campaign is here! And there's no better way to mark the occasion than seeing the Poppy Drop display cascade down the Senate building. From October 24 - November 11, digital Poppies will cascade down the Senate building to honour the fallen who fought for our freedom. The virtual wall of honour will also be displayed on one of the Senate's columns. The display will run every evening from 6:30 - 9:30 pm ET except for November 10th and 11th, when they will run until midnight ET.

Educating young Canadians about the service and sacrifices of our Veterans is an important part of the Legion’s mission. We love seeing initiatives like the @ttctransit Remembrance campaign that bring Veterans and youth together, sharing stories, building understanding and ensuring their experiences are never forgotten. When young people hear these stories firsthand, the importance of Remembrance takes on a whole new meaning. Thank you to the TTC for helping inspire the next generation to Remember. Video Credit: @CityNewsTO

Now’s the time to #GetYourPoppy! Every Poppy proudly worn by Canadians, supports the 2026 Poppy Campaign. Tell us who you’re wearing a Poppy for this year, in the comments below! C'est le moment de #PortezUnCoquelicot! Chaque Coquelicot fièrement porté par les Canadiens soutient la campagne du Coquelicot 2026. Dites-nous pour qui vous portez un Coquelicot cette année, dans les commentaires ci-dessous !