Mount Pearl Legion Branch 36 turns 70 years old this year, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion across Canada. Mount Pearl Mayor Dave Aker and council were presented with a certificate of appreciation and 100 anniversary pins during their March 31 council meeting in reflection of years of City support. Pictured, from left, are: Legion members Melvin Heath, Gerry Trepanier and Hedy Giangrande, councillor Chelsea Lane, Legion member June King, councillor Isabelle Fry, Legion member John Mallard, councillor Jim Locke, Mayor Dave Aker, Legion president Calvin Smith, councillor Mark Rice, Legion members Jerome Ennis, Boyd Parsons, Jim Healey, George Rideout and Doug McCarthy, and councillor Bill Antle. Deputy Mayor Nicole Kieley is pictured in virtual attendance on the screen in the background. Tyler Waugh photo