Ed Quinlan

The Team Behind the Magic An event of this scale doesn’t just happen — it’s built by the dedication, creativity, and sheer hard work of an exceptional group of people. As a member, I am proud of our volunteers, executive, and leadership team , led by John Sharpe and the entire Board ... they deserve a tremendous amount of credit for making New Year’s Eve such a standout success. From transforming the hall into a festive, welcoming space — a major undertaking on its own — to coordinating meal...

For years, the Colborne Legion Branch 187 Christmas Hamper Program has been one of the community’s most cherished holiday traditions. Led with unwavering dedication by Norma White Johnston , the program begins its work long before the snow settles—often as early as November—when families submit requests to be included in the annual hamper distribution. What follows is a months‑long effort powered by kindness, generosity, and an incredible team of volunteers. This year, the need was...

This weekend, my wife and I had the chance to experience something I’d heard about for quite some time but had never actually taken part in—the famous meat draw  at the Colborne Legion Branch 187. What I expected was a small fundraiser with a few people milling about. What I walked into was a lively, welcoming community gathering that instantly made me feel like part of the family. A Full House and Full Hearts The moment we stepped through the doors, the atmosphere hit us—in the best possible...