Soldiers launch 'Operation Non-Perishable'

B.C. Regiment assists The Door is Open and Sancta Maria House

Lt-Col. (ret'd) Andrew Conradi (left), the former commanding officer of the B.C. Regiment, stands with The Door Is Open manager Julia Ruggier, Cpl. Colin Canavan, and Maj. Doug Evans. Kim Bekesinski / Special to The B.C. Catholic.

For the last few years the British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own), through the initiative of a few soldiers, has asked comrades, former serving members, cadets, and friends to contribute non-perishable food items to a food bank. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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