Two veterans running for municipal council north of Toronto have run afoul of the Royal Canadian Legion for using the image of the poppy on their election campaign signs.
Nickolas Harper and Chris Dupee, both veterans of the war in Afghanistan, say they decided to use the iconic symbol of remembrance so voters in their respective communities would know that they served in uniform.
Dupee, who is running for council in Newmarket, where he lives and owns a mental-health clinic for veterans, said being a veteran is a key part of his identity. It is also an important selling point on the campaign trail as he seeks elected office later this month….