Bronte's Royal Canadian Legion branch posted a Nov. 1 total of $24,142.00 for its fundraising drive, and it is asking neighbours to sign up for the last volunteer shifts needed to see the drive through.
General Chris Vokes Branch 486, at 79 Jones Street, said the drive was eight days in with 10 to go and roughly halfway to its goal.
The Bronte Legion is also hosting a remembrance walk from 79 Jones Street to the Chris Vokes Memorial Park cenotaph at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, and a ceremony follows from 10:50 a.m. to noon, the Town lists.
The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada's largest veterans' organization, run through local branches. The Bronte Legion says its mission is to support veterans and their families, and its website is asking for donations to its 2026 Poppy Campaign, the Legion's annual fall appeal in which volunteers hand out poppies in exchange for donations.
The Legion has deep roots in the village. Fifteen local men formed its charter on April 17, 1948. In 1968, 20 men each loaned it $2,500 to build the hall it still uses.
This year it also joined the Town of Oakville and Legion Branch 114 to introduce the Veterans Commemorative Banner Program, which honours the service and sacrifices of Canada's veterans. Eligibility and application details are expected in early 2027.
On Remembrance Day itself, Wednesday, Nov. 11, two more gatherings are planned elsewhere in Oakville, including a parade by the Oakville Branch of the Legion to George's Square.
| Event | Where | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Oakville Legion parade and ceremony | Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre, 325 Reynolds Street, to George's Square | 10:30 a.m. |
| Trafalgar Memorial ceremony | Memorial Park | 10:40 a.m. to noon |
