Remembrance Day

A solemn stillness will fall across Haldimand County next week as residents gather to remember those who served and sacrificed for Canada. From Caledonia to... ...read more

Those who attend Remembrance or Legion events around the Hagersville area are surely familiar with the sounds of local piper Jim Yates belting out stirring... ...read more

A faded snapshot in an old album led to a nationwide rediscovery of courage, sweat, and sisterhood – and a film now captivating audiences across... ...read more

These advertisements were published in The Haldimand Advocate (now called The Haldimand Press) on June 5, 1941. With World War II having started September 1,... ...read more

Fall is a time of familiar sights. The leaves change colour, cold winds blow in, and red poppy pins abound. In Flanders Fields the poppies... ...read more

Written by Rev. Peggy Bartlett, Research by Brenda Gallant As Hagersville marks its 150th year, we pause not only to celebrate our town’s history, but... ...read more

Each year, the Royal Canadian Legion invites students from across the province to take part in the Remembrance Day Literary Contest, an event with categories... ...read more

By Jeff Rooney DUNNVILLE—On Saturday, November 1, 2025, over 20 Air Cadets of the 611 Harvard Mark II Royal Canadian Air Squardon marched from the... ...read more

CALEDONIA—Thirty-five students, along with parents and proud family members, attended the Caledonia Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion for a student appreciation day. The Legion ...read more

HAGERSVILLE—Judging of submissions for the Hagersville Legion poster and literary contest was completed Saturday, November 16, 2024. Legion members would like to thank the local ...read more