Opinion: Rugby 7s and the traditional 15-a-side rugby
I recently had the pleasure and privilege of joining the RMC Rugby team at the Rugby Canada National Invitational University Sevens tournament in Victoria BC. Played March 2-3, the tournament featured 12 teams from across the country, including traditional powerhouses such as University of Victoria, The University of Western Ontario and the University of British…
“It will be pure hell if I flunk out. What would I do next year…?”
First Year / Winter Term @ RMC, March 1950 – 3069 W.A. McColl 28 Mar 1950 On Saturday I all but completed the year’s draughting. I was promoted to no. 1 drill squad with Sgt. MacConnell. Yesterday we got in some more revolver shooting. I spent most of last night working on a physics…
Deaths | Décès
3208 FANJOY, George Robert – Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Sheila. Predeceased by his parents William and Eva. Loving father of Robert (Lisa) Fanjoy, Suzanne (Robert) Chamberlain and Nancy (Jim) McGrorey. Proud Poppa of Holly…
In This Issue 12
In This Issue 12: To find an article: copy title into the search bar on the top of the website and press the ‘enter’ key. To search for an individual: type their name into the search bar and press the ‘enter’ key. Class Notes: Where are they now? Ex-cadet expands professional knowledge Ex-Cadets & more…
Class Notes: Where are they now?
#3201 Austen (Aus) Cambon, RMC Class of ’54, (photo left) continues to enjoy teaching business programs in colleges and universities , domestically and internationally. Following retirement from CEO-level assignments in the corporate world, Aus worked for a number of years as a management consultant including on projects in the Middle East for the United Nations…
Ex-cadet expands professional knowledge
Ex-cadet expands professional knowledge A/SLt 24498 Noelani Shore (RMC 2009) After a demanding ten-week course, another group of students have completed the Army Operations Course (AOC) at the Canadian Forces Command and Staff College in Kingston. 23469 Captain Taryn Johal (’06), a Signals Officer from Petawawa, On., was one of the junior officers to finish…
Ex-Cadets & more in the News
New security concerns for Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan “I think for a time they’re not going to be as effective because they’ll be extra careful,” 5105 Jack Granatstein, a historian with the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute. Article Experts float idea of Canadian naval support for Israel “Do we send a frigate to help…
A year to remember – Une année à se remémorer
A year to remember – Perspectives of a recent RMC graduate completing PG By: 24712 A/SLT Brent Fisher – Department of Business Administration, RMCC I cannot say that making the decision to pursue graduate studies immediately following graduation from RMC was easy. Although remaining in Kingston for an additional two years would allow me to…
15907 Colonel J Sylvain Sirois (RMC 1987), Commander, 5 Area Support Group
E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) interviewed 15907 Colonel J Sylvain Sirois, O.M.M, C.D, P.Eng. (RMC 1987) who was appointed Commander 5 Area Support Group on 3 June 2011. e-veritas: Which Military College(s) did you attend? 15907 Col Sylvain Sirois: From Montreal, I joined the Canadian Forces in June 1982 as an Officer Cadet at the…
What are these 24 up to these days?
Move mouse over photo for name 1. MWD Field Engineer at Halliburton 2. Investment & Retirement Planner at RBC Royal Bank 3. Director at Mimada Technologies Ltd.; Chairman at PowerSure Technologies Ltd.; member at Treble Victor 4. Experienced, Innovative Sales & Marketing Executive 5. VP & CIO at Equitable Life of Canada 6. Insurance…
Qu’est-ce qui se passe au CMR Saint-Jean
La Journée internationale de la femme au CMR St-Jean Un article du Capt Line Fréchette « Quand je serai grande, ….. ». C’est en ces termes qu’une élève-officier (élof) s’est adressée à la Mgen Whitecross, Ingénieur en chef des FC et invitée d’honneur de la journée de la femme, après une rencontre informelle entre cette…
The Week That Was & More…
A private memorial service to commemorate the life of Officer Cadet Mathieu LeClair was held for family, friends and members of the RMC and military community on March 18th at the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre field house. The service included prayers, words of remembrance, songs sung by the RMC Choir and music performed by…