Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOur State Deputy, Bruce S. Poulin; and Lady Zoye visited Veterans House Canada - Ottawa on December 23, to drop off a box filled with scarves, toques and gloves for the Veterans living at the facility to help them with the cold winter months ahead. These items are in addition to the Coats for Veterans that were donated on October 30. Thank you to the members of Council #8233 in Kingsville and their ladies for the kind donation just in time for Christmas.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyJean-Paul I Council 8585On December 17, Our State Deputy, PAC Marshall, District Master and District Deputy helped host the Annual Council 8585 Christmas dinner in Ottawa. Almost 50 members, wives and families came to the event which also saw Santa take a moment from his busy schedule to bring some gifts. Le 17 décembre, notre Député d'État, notre prévôt provincial, notre Maître de District et notre Député de District ont aidé à organiser le dîner de Noël annuel du Conseil 8585 à Ottawa. Près de 50 membres, épouses et familles ont participé à l'événement au [...]

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputySt. Christopher's Council 12372Our State Deputy was the guest of Honour at the 25th anniversary Banquet Dinner for St. Christopher's Council 12372 in Mississauga held on December 14. More than 90 members, their ladies, families and friends attended the Banquet event. The dinner included cake, and a powerpoint presentation reviewing the council's achievements and impact on their community for the past 25 years and counting.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyMembers of Council 6740 hosted a surprise visitor to their last general meeting before the new calendar year on December 16. Our State deputy paid a visit, wished them a Merry Christmas and offered to help them with their delivery of Christmas food baskets. These members are one of the more active councils in the Greater Ottawa area. Les membres du Conseil 6740 ont accueilli un visiteur surprise lors de leur dernière réunion générale avant la nouvelle année civile qui a eu lieu le lundi 16 décembre. Notre député d'État leur a rendu visite, leur [...]

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn December 13, members from eight councils in five districts gathered for one of the largest exemplifications this year in Ontario. Sixteen candidates became brother Knights at St. Aidan's Church in Scarborough that night. Well done to Wilfred Gomez and his Exemplification team.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 485Council 485 held its annual blessing of the Crèche in front of St. Patrick's Basilica in Ottawa on December 11th. A tradition dating back over 10 years, Council Chaplain Fr. Michael Nwadinobi led council members, wives, and parishioners in a procession around the church while members of the parish choir sang traditional advent and Christmas hymns. After the event, everyone got to enjoy a delicious potluck dinner and Christmas cookies celebrating the end of a great year, while looking forward to the council's 125th anniversary in January.