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Port Hardy Royal Canadian Legion shuts doors, cites volunteer shortage

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

The Port Hardy Royal Canadian Legion Branch 237 is weighing its options for the future.

Earlier this month, the legion announced it has closed its doors in a statement on social media.

The legion said this was due to not having enough capacity to fill executive roles and share the workload required to keep things running.

“Over the past while, we have put out calls for volunteers and for legion members willing to step into executive roles to help share the workload and keep things running,” said the legion. “Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to put enough capacity in place to continue operating sustainably.”

All members are invited to a meeting on June 4 to discuss the future of the Port Hardy legion, with organizers stressing the meeting is open to members only.

In a statement, the legion said it has been a community staple for a long time and expressed gratitude to everyone who has supported it over the years.

– Article includes link and image from Port Hardy Legion’s Facebook page

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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