Category: poppy

US Military Warns Troops Could Fail Drug Tests by Eating Poppy Seeds

February 23, 2023
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Poppy seed bagels could become a threat to military readiness after recent studies found that those who eat the seeds could test positive for drug use. The U.S. Military guards against substance abuse by its service members, and regards substance abuse as a threat to troop safety and the overall readiness of the military. Now,…

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New Poppy Campaign Initiatives Seek to Modernize the Tradition of Remembrance

October 28, 2022
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A shift towards environmentally friendly materials and new digital engagement strategies are among new initiatives the Royal Canadian Legion is hoping will breathe fresh life into the 2022 national poppy campaign. The annual push to honour fallen soldiers officially launched on Friday and is set to run until Remembrance Day, and organizers say they’re hopeful the…

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Legion Hoping Sense of Normalcy Returns to This Year’s Poppy Campaign

November 1, 2021
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The Royal Canadian Legion is hoping its annual poppy campaign regains a sense of normalcy this year as fewer pandemic restrictions are in place across the country. In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, the organization says it will have more than 34,000 traditional poppy boxes at locations across Canada, where people can donate cash and…

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