Commandant and the Vancouver Branch
BGen Tremblay Explains Budget Impact Article by 13766 Konrad Mech The RMC Club of Canada Vancouver Branch was pleased to host the Commandant of RMCC, BGen Eric Tremblay, and the DAth Darren Cates, at the Vancouver Club with the generous sponsorship of Weatherhaven Canada Resources Ltd. on Tuesday July 3rd. Despite a delayed flight due…
New Officer Cadets Receive Warm Welcome into the C. F.
New Officer Cadets Receive Warm Welcome into the C. F. By: WJO Twenty-five young women and men from Kingston and Eastern Ontario became the newest Officer Cadets in the Canadian Forces during a Regular Officer Training Program Enrollment Ceremony at the Senior Staff Mess, Royal Military College of Canada, July 5th. Brigadier-General Eric Tremblay, the…
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7855 Paul Hession Wins Pierre de Blois Award Excerpt from the Ottawa Citizen: “The Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada honours Paul Hession with the Pierre de Blois Award. This award recognizes individuals, like this year’s winner, who make exceptional contributions to the Public Service and their community. Paul Hession’s career…
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MND presents Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal To 7076 John Van Haastrecht By: WJO A surprise Jubilee Medal ceremony was held at the Royal Military College of Canada, Senior Staff Mess just prior to the Convocation, May 17th. The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence awarded 7076 John Van Haastrecht the Diamond Jubilee medal to…
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Defence Cuts: The US and Canada Remarks by the President at the Air Force Academy Commencement Obama to Air Force grads: ‘Today you step into a different world’ Green Berets Who Fought in Operation Medusa To Be Honoured By Canadian Forces Canadian military shakeup to save costs West Point cadet earns Mason Award, prepares for…
COLLOQUE UNIVERSITÉ-DÉFENSE À L’UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL À QUÉBEC
COLLOQUE UNIVERSITÉ-DÉFENSE À L’UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL À QUÉBEC 6080 MARCEL BELLEAU Le 28 mars dernier se tenait à l’Université Laval à Québec un colloque qui réunissait un bon nombre de militaires, quelques étudiants en relations internationales, des scientifiques du Conseil de Recherche pour la Défense et d’autres personnes intéressées par les problèmes de défense vues dans…
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F-35 wrong choice for Arctic, retired colonel argues “How do you get a single-engine, low-range, low-payload, low-manoeuvrability aircraft that is being optimized for close air support . . . to operate effectively in the North?” 8944 Paul JM Maillet Article ________________________________ My Role in the CFDS: Pumping up the Defence Team Mr. Cirka contributed to…
The Colwood Pub & Grill: RIP & “Cracks in the code”
The Colwood Pub & Grill built in 1937 is favorably remembered by Royal Roads Ex-Cadets from 1940 to 1995. The pub building is being removed for a major new development. The developer has offered the it to Royal Roads University but the expense of moving and siting of same have not yet been considered by…
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Canada’s stuck with second-hand subs until 2030, navy says “In terms of surveillance of our ocean approaches and the protection of our own sovereignty, I would consider a submarine capability critical and so to lose that for a G8 nation, a NATO country like Canada, a country that continues to lead internationally, and aspires to…
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Ex cadet Competing at the International Level 17383 Lucy Cerantola (RMC 1990) (nee Rourke) has a big date coming up 2-3 March in Columbus, Ohio where she will be competing in the Arnold Sports Festival. Yes, that Arnold! http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com/ The former RMC Cadet Wing Sports & Recreation Officer has the support of a number…
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RMC Prof Participates in Historic U of A Announcement / Une Prof du RMC participe à un announce historique de l’Université de l’Alberta Stéphanie Bélanger, PhD, professeure au Département d’études françaises du Collège militaire royal du Canada et Directrice scientifique associée de l’Institut de recherche sur la santé des militaires et des vétérans (IRSMV), participait,…
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SKATING OUTDOORS, GENES AND HOCKEY Late in January I skated at noontime on the outdoor 400-meter Gaetan Boucher oval in Saint-Foy on a sunny winter’s day just perfect for the sport. On my first circuit I noticed a stretch of ice on the outside of one of the curves that was untouched by skate grooves,…