Ex-Cadets in the News
Canada’s former top soldier in Haiti sues for $6.2M “He has suffered emotionally, physically and his reputation has been tarnished, considerably, for something that he hasn’t done,” retired colonel Michel Drapeau speaking about – 13511 Bernard Ouellette Article Past e-V article on Col Ouellette Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2012 (RIMPAC). “RIMPAC provides the…
The Way It Was… In Photos
Photos layout & researched by 24647 Paul Lystiuk Over the next few weeks we plan on posting a number of “oldies but goodies photos” from the past 10 decades & beyond. Most of these photos have little or no captions. We retrieved them from both the Royal Military College of Canada library archives and an…
Group of Ex-Cadets Climb Mount Yamnuska
Hiking the Rockies is No Walk in the Park Article by 25647 Paul Lystiuk Last week on July 9th, a group of ex-Cadets, led by 5675 Dennis Apedaile, climbed Mount Yamnuska. The group consisted of Charlotte Apedaile, wife of Dennis, and their son 25276 Benjamin Apedaile along with 25427 Jennifer Stanton, 25397 Jhordan Dorrington, 25187 Abby Edminson…
What are these 24 up to these days…?
1. Joined the Naegis Board in September 2011, bringing his extensive leadership experience gained from 25 years in the hi-tech industry and prior to that, the Canadian Air Force 2. System Engineer 3. Veteran marathoner, social entrepreneur, philanthropist, Business Professional and Marketing Consultant 4. A survivor of the “dot com” bubble burst and enjoyed…
Focus on Military Staff: 21971 Capt Lesley Kerckhoff, Staff Officer to the Commandant
25366 Mike Shewfelt recently had the chance to sit down with 21971 Capt Lesley Kerckhoff, Staff Officer to the Commandant at the College. e-Veritas:What were your expectations upon coming to the College…? 21971 Capt Lesley Kerckhoff: My expectations, like many, were of an opportunity to go to university and not be in debt when I…
Archaeology Camp Rewrites College History
“Can you dig it?” Seeks 1813 Naval Hospital Article by 25366 Mike Shewfelt You might not know who they are, but members of the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation, or CARF, are a familiar presence on the College grounds during the summer months. The not-for-profit group operates archaeology summer camps for varying age groups in and…
“Dog Days of Summer” A Wish for Some
Not Everyone Gets to Take It Easy Article and Photos by 25366 Mike Shewfelt In our last issue, we told you how for many at the College, this is the time to take leave and slow life down a little. As we found out this past week, however, this is not true for the teaching…
Cadets Take On Eastern Yachting Circuit
2 Cadets Help Crew Organized Chaos to Solid Finish Article by 25745 NCdt Alanna Foscarini Photos by Alex Sauvage, PhotoOne From the 12 to the 14 of July, 25902 OCdt Nigel Mahon and 25745 NCdt Alanna Foscarini participated in a sailboat regatta at the Collins Bay Yacht Club, Kingston. The regatta was the 2012 Eastern…
“A Poet and an Eccentric Prof” Dr. Michael Hurley, RMCC English Department
25366 Mike Shewfelt recently had the chance to sit down with Dr. Michael Hurley, long-time member of the College’s Department of English. e-Veritas: Why did you decide to teach at the College…? Dr. Michael Hurley: I didn’t. Fate did. The stars. Sauron. The Evil One. The Force. Who knows? “It is your DESTINY, Luke…” I’d been…
Careers | Carrières
Patent Agent or Technical Expert, Patents / Agent de brevets ou Expert technique, Brevets Michelle Béliveau Conseil Inc., Montreal & Western Canada Technical Sales Representative / Représentant technique Busch Vacuum Technics Inc., Boisbriand Science & Technology / Sciences et technologies Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité, Ottawa & Montreal NDT Inspector Level 3 / Inspecteur…
Deaths | Décès
JOHNSON, Gordon Tolls – (Retired Captain) REME – RMC Admin Officer It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing at Helen Henderson Care Centre, on Thursday, July 12, 2012 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Donaldson), Joan (nee Groves). Loving father of daughter Sandra Doyle and her…
Reunion Weekends: St Jean, Victoria, & Kingston
Notices – Any / all Reunion Classes are encouraged / invited to provide details concerning their particular weekend arrangements to be included in e-Veritas over the coming weeks. Send to: william.oliver@rmc.ca Avis – Nous invitons/encourageons toutes les Classes de Réunion à nous faire parvenir les détails des arrangements pour leur fin de semaine afin de les…