Legions across Huron and Bruce counties have received a boost of funding from the federal government.
Nearly $120 thousand has been distributed to the region’s Legion branches.
Legions in Clinton, Brussels, Lucknow, Exeter, Wingham, Goderich, and Kincardine each received $10,845.05.
The federal government announced a $20 million aid package in November to help veterans organizations survive the pandemic, of which the Royal Canadian Legion received $14 million.
Further funds are expected to be disbursed over the coming weeks.
LIST OF HURON-BRUCE LEGIONS RECEIVING FUNDING.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 440 – Ripley – $10,845.05
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 140 – Clinton – $10,845.05
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218 – Brussels – $10,845.05
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 309 – Lucknow – $10,845.05
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 167 – Exeter – $10,845.05
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 180 – Wingham – $10,845.05
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 183 – Kincardine – $10,845.05
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 – Goderich – $10,845.05
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 – Walkerton – $10,845.05
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 155 – Southampton – $10,845.05
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340 – Port Elgin – $10,845.05