Victoria Edwards Did You Know
Did you know… An in depth look at military Coats of Arms found around the RMC Campus. E3161 Victoria Edwards (RMC 2003) was curious about a carving on the overpass between Fort Haldimand dormitory and Yeo Hall at the Royal Military College of Canada. Neither she nor 7637 Dr. Chester Brown M.D., were able…
Two Ex Cadets recognized with honorary doctorates
Photos by 25782 OCdt Brandon Friesen The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Peter MacKay, in his capacity as Chancellor of the Royal Military College of Canada conferred 61 undergraduate and graduate degrees during convocation on Thursday, November 17, 2011. “It’s a profound honour and a privilege to be at the Royal Military College of…
The Week that Was & More…
Senator Romeo Dallaire Visits RMCC Article and photos by Capt Cynthia Kent LGen (Ret’d) Romeo Dallaire, Senator, visited RMCC on Tuesday, November 15th. Senator Dallaire was greeted by a quarter guard before signing the book commemorating his visit to RMCC. Prior to his visit, Senator Dallaire spoke at the Military and Veterans Health Research Forum…
SPORTS Plus Reality
Remembrance Day & Rugby in Ottawa By: OCdt Nevile 26186 For Remembrance Day the rugby team sent fifty members to attend the ceremony at Beachwood Cemetery. The rugby team was the second group to march on parade under the command of the 2IC OCdt. Christopher Pratt, and once on parade was relieved by the…
RMC Christmas Concert a Smashing Success
Article and photos by 25782 OCdt Brandon Friesen On Friday, November the 18th, the RMC Band performed its annual Christmas Concert. The event had a huge turnout, filling up the Cadet Mess with RMC staff, students, and civilians eager to hear musical pieces both familiar to the season and famous in popular culture. The Band…
Qu’est-ce qui se passe au CMR Saint-Jean
Photo1: It was 9: 00 a.m. Saturday on the 29th October, 2011 when the 1st of three squadrons departed for the annual 10 km Rucksack March Competition. (Photo credit: RMC Saint-Jean) Photo2: Throughout the competition, it was a fierce battle for all three challenges between two of the squadrons; however, in the end only one…
On Matters of Debate…
Article by the RMC Debate Club Written by: 25192 OCdt Nevin Hotson Debate has a long history at RMC: for decades, a debate has featured among the events contested during the exchange with West Point. Throughout the rest of the year, the members of the RMC Debate Society meets weekly to hone their skills and…
Le Prix du Duc d’Édimbourg
L’ Élève-officier Drolet a reçu un certificat des mains du Lieutenant-gouverneur du Québec, Lieutenant-gouverneur du Québec, Son Honneur l’honorable Pierre Duchesne, pour souligner l’achèvement du niveau argent du Prix du Duc d’Édimbourg lors d’une cérémonie tenue au château Frontenac, le 12 novembre dernier. (Photo crédit inconnu.) Le Prix du Duc d’Édimbourg – un article du…
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RMC Club Organizing Trip to West Point 3 – 5 Feb 2012 Initial plans are underway to organize a Fan bus to West Point for the big game 4 Feb. Bus would depart RMC on the Friday morning (3 Feb) and scheduled to arrive back in Kingston on Sunday afternoon. Depending on interest…
First Year @ RMC 1949 – We ran the obstacle race at 1600 in coveralls and running shoes, it was grim.
Week 11 at RMC for 3069 W.A. McColl Nov. 22 – 1949: Very cold these days; there was ice on the parade square this morning. Got a letter from Fran and it seems I graduated OK and got a dramatic pin. Turned out for basketball tonight but doubt if I’ll make the team. Got a…
Early morning road trip to Ottawa well worth it
“RMC Cadets in the Senate Chamber, commemorating the official launch of Veteran’s week in Canada. From left to right: OCdt Abel, OCdt Lane, OCdt LeBoeuf, OCdt Appolloni, OCdt Noris, OCdt Chandler, OCdt Trainor, OCdt Plante, OCdt Brosseau, NCdt Frank.” Photo credit: Richard Lawrence Photography (RMC ’78, 11803) Cadets Witness Official Opening of Veteran’s Week By…
CF & Veteran Health Research Forum 2011
Article and photos by Capt Cynthia Kent The Royal Military College of Canada played a big part in the success of the recent Military and Veterans Health Research Forum which took place at the Ambassador Conference Resort in Kingston from Monday, November 14 to Wednesday November 16. The forum brings together researchers to share information…