Tag: Royal Canadian Legion
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Can the Royal Canadian Legion Help Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis? The Bala Legion Heritage Manor as a Model
Introduction: A Branch Reimagined As the Royal Canadian Legion approaches its 100th anniversary, some branches are shifting from traditional veterans’ clubs to community-forward housing solutions. The Bala Legion Heritage Manor, in Bala, Muskoka Lakes, stands out as a pioneering example. This project reframes a familiar space—the Legion hall and associated facilities—into a multi-use property that…
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Can the Royal Canadian Legion Help House Canada? Bala Legion Heritage Manor as a Model for the Future
Introduction: A new vision for an old institution As Canada faces a tightening housing market and rising unaffordability, unlikely partners are stepping forward with pragmatic solutions. One such bold experiment is unfolding in Bala, Ontario, where the Bala Legion Heritage Manor is converting a century-old institution into a modern, community-focused housing initiative. The project, tied…
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Can the Royal Canadian Legion Help Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis? Bala Legion’s Trailblazing Plan
Introduction: A storied organization looks to the future As the Royal Canadian Legion approaches its centennial, one branch in Bala, Muskoka, is charting a bold path that connects its heritage with a pressing national need: housing. The Bala Legion Heritage Manor exemplifies how a veterans’ organization can evolve to support affordable living, help address the…