Deaths | Décès
2672 BINDOFF, Robert C., Lt.Col., Royal Canadian Signals. Robert Bindoff passed away peacefully on June 24 2012 in Victoria. He was born in Beauharnois Qc on October 11, 1920, the only son of Albert Edward Bindoff and Lillian (Peirce). The family moved to Ottawa where Robert graduated from Glebe Collegiate in 1939. He joined the…
In This Issue 26
Breaking News… More Winners than Losers in Sports Shakeup By: WJO The Royal Military College of Canada announced today a number of changes to the competitive sports program at the College. The hammer finally fell following a three year review. When everything is said and done, both the Men’s and Women’s basketball teams have been…
Ex-Cadets in the News & 4 FEATURED EX CADET 212 PARTNERS
Courtice resident does Clarington proud Mr. O’Toole, a lawyer, set off at the beginning of the month to join Canadians from across the nation to explore differences, broaden perspectives and absorb lessons from business leaders, organized labour, non-profits and Aboriginal leaders. 19894 Erin O’Toole Article U.S. Legion of Merit presented to RCAF officer Colonel Balfe…
Class Notes
Class Notes eV26 2704 Marcel Richard entered RMC in August 1939, but his course was shortened because of the war. He left the College in June of 1941 and joined his first Regiment. His life goes on quietly; he keeps in touch with his family, looks after his health, plays the odd (not always…
What are these 24 up to these days…?
1. Director, Strategy and Capture at General Dynamics Canada 2. retired in 1999 from Environment Canada; lives on an 8 acre country estate bordering a beautiful and quiet lake where he enjoys his independence 3. his significantly older sister in San Jose, CA recently turned 65; little sister Heather arrived from NZ to complete the…
Telescope & Maj Gen Oliver back in the spotlight
Physics Dept. Returns Telescope to Its Rightful Place Article and Photos by 25366 Mike Shewfelt In 1877, just one year after the opening of the Royal Military College of Canada, then Maj John Ryder Oliver (he would eventually become Maj Gen Oliver) accepted the position of Senior Professor, surveying and astronomy, at the College. In…
Focus on Military Staff: Maj Donnie Monroe, Deputy Director of Cadets
“I have a great deal of respect for those Grads who come out the other end not just smarter and more capable leaders, but better people…” 25366 NCdt Mike Shewfelt recently had the chance to sit down, briefly, with Maj Donnie Monroe, RMCC’s outgoing Deputy Director of Cadets. e-Veritas: Sir, what were your expectations upon…
Spirituality and Support: Being a College Chaplain
A life in the military is not simple, and members of the Canadian Forces will need more personalized guidance during their training and deployment in order to be at their strongest-possible position in life; the cadets at the Royal Military College of Canada are no exception. Major Heather Smith (Chaplain) became a member of the…
Big Local Prescence @ CISM VB in Holland
The 2012 CISM Womens Volleyball draw was just released and there are two pools of four teams. A new country participating this year is Sri Lanka. Canada will play in Pool A as the A4 seed versus A1 Netherlands, A2 Sri Lanka, and A3 China. Pool B will consist of B1 USA, B2 Greece, B3…
Two Cadets Visit China
A Whirlwind of Activity: Two Cadets Visit China for International Week 2012 Article by 25674 Kevin Bernard and 25871 Khuong-Duy Tang We started our journey on Friday the 18th of May with no real idea of what we were in for during the International Week in China, from 20-26 May. The next nine days for both of…
Writing of Life: International Affairs in the Canadian Forces College
The Royal Military College of Canada is rather extensive, and its teachings go much further than its undergraduate program dominated by officer cadets. Dr. Adam Chapnick has been an associate professor at RMC since 2006, but he does not walk the halls in Kingston; he is situated in the Canadian Forces College in Toronto –…
Kingston Insight: Skeleton Bones Trumpet Quartet
e-Veritas typically covers ex-cadet and college-based occurrences, but a crucial part of every military unit’s operation is its relationship within the community.The Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario is blessed to be part of a fascinating community that bolsters creativity, active-lifestyles, and all around excitement. Whether you are a current cadet away on…