Quebec Royal Canadian Legion branch gets some good news
Global News
Two years ago, cans containing more than $1,000 worth of poppy donations were stolen from multiple Tim Hortons restaurants.
A Laval, Que., branch of the Royal Canadian Legion may soon have a reason to breathe a massive sigh of relief.
Two years ago, cans containing more than $1,000 worth of poppy donations were stolen from multiple Tim Hortons restaurants.
The funds were collected during the annual poppy drive by Legion Branch 251 in Chomedy, Laval, to support Canadian military veterans. Branch executives estimate there were $400 in each can.
“For us, a donation is a donation,” stated branch vice-president Shannon Westlake. “Every cent counts.”
In response to news of the theft, a representative from the restaurant chain called her, she said.
After weeks of waiting the cheque never arrived, according to Westlake. She said a restaurant representative insisted the cheque was sent.
After that exchange, according to the branch’s vice president, there was no more communication from Tim Hortons.
“I’ve written back and they don’t answer, they don’t answer, they don’t answer,” Westlake told Global News.She said she waited 19 months and wonders if COVID 19 lockdowns had anything to do with the silence.