In This Issue 8
Refurbishment Project Planned for Memorial Arch e-Veritas has learned that an upgrade and refurbishment project is in the works for the Memorial Arch. Details for this project, which is currently in the investigative stage, will be published as they become available. The Arch will be 90 years old in 2014 and the project is long…
Ex Cadet Opinion: How the Government can put “Canada First” when re-equipping the CF with the best kit
How the Government can put “Canada First” when re-equipping the CF with the best kit By: 19803 CHRISTYN CIANFARANI Canada has a unique once-in-a-century opportunity to create jobs and growth while enhancing its sovereign military capability. The Canada First Defence Strategy (CFDS) sets out a comprehensive plan to re-equip the Canadian Forces over the next…
E3161 Victoria Edwards in conversation with 10080 Robert Booth
E3161 Victoria Edwards in conversation with 10080 Robert Booth (RMC 1974) who served as RMC Club President 2005-06. e-veritas: What extracurricular activities were you involved with at Military College? Did you hold leadership position(s)? Bob Booth: Yes, I played centre for the RMC Redmen (as we were then known) varsity hockey team for all of…
What are these 24 up to these days…?
Associate at Strategic Red Team Consulting General Manager, Infrastructure & Planning, City of Leduc Principal Consultant at Milliarae Professional Services Inc President at RentThisLand.com CEO at APEGA Assistant Deputy Minister Regional Services – Alberta Transportation at Government of Alberta VP, Equity Research Analyst at TD Bank Group Professional Engineer at Miriton Agile Software Development…
Class Notes
ex-Cadet named Sr Vice President, PSP, in Ottawa 16158 Commodore Mark B. Watson, (Class of ’87) Director General Personnel and Family Support Services, made the announcement this past Thursday that 13068 Peter Atkinson, Class of ’81, has been named Sr Vice President, PSP, in Ottawa. Mr. Atkinson retired from the CF in December of 2011…
Once Upon a Time They Were Officer Cadets
He is a distinguished graduate from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Command and Staff College with a Masters in Military Studies. He graduated from the USMC School of Advanced Warfighting with a Masters in Operational Studies. In July 2008, he joined the Defence Attachés program and as of August 2009, he is the Defence…
Ex-Cadets & Much More in the News
Classmates Hand Over Position as Chief of Military Personnel 14474 MGen David Millar takes over as CMP from 14369 Rear Admiral Andrew Smith Source Lt Samantha Wall, ex-Cadet guest speaker as Air Cadets remember fallen soldiers from wars past “Leadership is not something that you’re given. It’s something that you take and you own.” 24852…
Qu’est-ce qui se passe au CMR Saint-Jean
Academic Director’s Award Article by OCdt Jeffrey Girard On Wednesday February 13, twenty-four Officer Cadets of the Royal Military College Saint-Jean received the Academic Director’s Award for their excellence academic performance during the 2012 Fall semester. Their names now appear on the Academic Honour Board at the College Library. This award is handed out each…
Premier Canadien français tué le Jour J
Philippe Rousseau, premier Canadien français tué le Jour J Par Pierre Vennat La petite histoire a failli oublier le nom du premier militaire canadien-français mort dans l’invasion de la Normandie le 6 juin 1944. Il s’agit du lieutenant parachutiste 2803 Philippe Rousseau, de Montmagny, membre du 1er Bataillon de parachutistes canadiens. C’est son frère, le…
Peter C Newman: Three tips & tricks to writing well
“Making the Facts Dance”: Peter C Newman visits English classes OCdt Shona Couturier (S25798) On Wednesday February 6, English 100, English 110, and English 210 had the privilege of hearing a presentation by Mr. Peter C Newman, celebrated Canadian author and journalist. He has sold over 2 million books and has written for publications such…
4th Years Study French & College Staff Get Change of Pace
4th Years Spend Reading Week Learning French Not everyone was able to get away to somewhere warm for Reading Week. Those 4th Year Cadets who have yet to attain a BBB second language profile spent Reading Week here at the College working with the French department to improve their language skills with the goal of…
Sports
xxxx Men’s and Women’s Fencing OUA – Fencing Hockey OUA- Hockey CIS – Hockey Rugby OUA – Men’s Rugby Men’s Soccer OUA – Men’s Soccer CIS – Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer OUA – Women’s Soccer CIS -Women’s Soccer Men’s Volleyball OUA – Men’s Volleyball CIS – Men’s Volleyball Women’s Volleyball OUA – Women’s Volleyball CIS…