Focus on Military Staff: MWO Andy Skinner, Training Wing Sergeant Major
25366 NCdt Mike Shewfelt recently had the chance to sit down with MWO Andy Skinner, the outgoing Training Wing Sergeant Major. e-Veritas: What expectations did you have upon being posted to the College…? MWO Andy Skinner: Truth be told, I didn’t know much about RMC before coming here. I had known others who had worked as the “DSM”…
Ryan Slate: “Rowing is a sport that isn’t won by chance”
A decade ago I was fortunate enough to try rowing a single scull shortly after Recruit Term. I dabbled in rowing before joining the military but I was always in a crew boat with other oarsmen. The mix of power, grace, and tranquility on the water drew me back to the sport and the timing…
As I See It: The RMC Club
A Learning Experience in Panet House Article by 25366 Mike Shewfelt As a Cadet who recently finished four years at the College, I can say that during my time in the Cadet Wing I knew very little about the RMC Club, both in terms of what it does and just how extensive it is. I…
Kingston Insight: Fort Henry Opens its Gates for Summer Events
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…
E3161 Victoria Edwards & Jonathan Moore of Parks Canada’s Underwater Archaeology Service,
The St Lawrence wreck site and surrounding area 1919 facing west along Kingston waterfront. The wreck is in the middle of the photo, to the east of the tower like limestone building with 3 small windows. This and adjacent buildings were part of the brewery and distillery owned by Robert Drummond and later George Morton.…
Notices | Avis & We get emails
Ottawa Branch Golf – 13 July – Still Time to Register… RRMC Memories…The 2012 Guard of Honour at Royal Roads The CMR Class of 1992 is celebrating its 20 year reunion this September. All graduates of CMR from 1992 or CMR entry dates of 1987 (1988 if BA) are invited to join old…
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…