Vimy Oak Tree: From RMC to the National Memorial To The Fallen
In September 2021, a Director from the National Wall of Remembrance Association (NWORA) suggested a way in which to add prestige to the project of establishing the National Memorial to The Fallen along the waterfront in Kingston’s Macdonald Memorial Park, adjacent to the Murney Tower Museum of Ontario. By planting an oak tree from acorns…
Vancouver Branch Range Day a Huge Success
The Vancouver Branch would like to report the conclusion of another enjoyable and successful range day at DVC Ventures in Port Coquitlam, BC. The Club had 11 members and guests who partook in the experience. Members deployed rounds down range using 9mm CZ, .40 cal and .45 ACP semiautomatic pistol, AR15 rifle, and 12 gauge…
RMC Archival Cataloguing Project
In a room on the upper floor of the Massey Library, a small but dedicated group of volunteers meet every Tuesday with a particular goal in mind: to preserve, protect, and catalogue the thousands of historical archival documents that illustrate some of the history of the Royal Military College of Canada.
Dr. Paul Amyotte, RMC Class of 1976, Awarded Discovery Centre Hall of Fame Award
Known around the world for his internationally recognized work in process safety and risk management, Amyotte has dedicated his career to understanding and preventing dust explosions, a specialized area of Chemical Engineering that he first discovered during his doctoral work.
A surprise and a legacy: 2 women’s unlikely journeys to becoming veterans
Catherine Larose is another veteran working at PSPC. However, she joined the forces more traditionally: “I’m from a military family with a long history of service, primarily in the Royal Canadian Navy. However, I decided to break the cycle and join the Royal Canadian Air Force. I was inspired by stories of the Royal Military College of Canada and its challenging admission process. The recruiting message at the time, ‘Join for the adventure,’ resonated with me.”
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Thirty-five years ago – December 6, 1989 – 14 women were tragically murdered at the hands of a gunman who believed women had no place as engineering students at the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal.
Governor General to recognize remarkable military achievements during an honours ceremony
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will recognize 63 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Game Changer: France Hébert, Vice-President & General Manager, Defence & Security Canada, CAE
France Hébert began her career in the defence industry over 35 years ago by joining the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). She graduated from the Royal Military College (RMC) of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, with a degree in Engineering Physics. Her education at RMC emphasized academics, leadership, athletics, and bilingualism, shaping her into a well-rounded leader with strong teamwork skills.
Class of 1971 Danny McLeod Athletics Fund Sends Officer Cadet Sarin to the Canada Cup Judo Tournament
This experience provided RMC Judo with an opportunity to gain a Canadian and international Judo ranking. It gave RMC Judo recognition in the world of Judo and OCdt Sarin an international profile. To participate in this high-level tournament each athlete required an IJF approved gi. The support from the Class of 1971 also included the purchase of this specialized equipment.
