We Get Emails: 5045 Ralph Awrey Tackles COVID Boredom
The following was sent in by 5045 Ralph Awrey. You know that Covid boredom has set in when: You start developing a list of the evidence. Watching a leaf fall off your white oak tree is exciting. And you bet yourself on which leaf will be next to fall. Your daily treat is guessing the…
We Get Emails: 5593 Tony Nichols & 3299 Keith McKey Take Trips Down Memory Lane
From 5593 Tony Nichols: I wonder if you might be interested in a small article and picture(attached) regarding college cadet pilot training at RCAF Stn Penhold Alta in 1960 for your “Golden Oldies” or whatever section you think it might fit. The picture was one of those publicity shots taken periodically for hometown newspapers. The…
Catching up with the News: 7690 Dr. Craig Riddell Honoured as Fellow of the Canadian Economics Association & 19330 Michael Della Fortuna Takes Over as Chair of the Board for Drone Delivery Canada
The following is courtesy of 7723 Paul Beswick. I wanted to share with you information on a recent honour received by my good friend and 1968 RMC classmate, #7690, Dr. Craig Riddell. A nationally and internationally renowned labour economist and longtime Vancouver resident, Craig is currently a “retired” professor-emeritus in the Vancouver School of Economics…
We Get Emails: The Glee Club Visits Kingston Women’s Penitentiary in 1962
From 5675 Dennis Apedaile: In the 1870’s the Kingston Penitentiary (opened in the 1830s) was ramping up a wish to become entrepreneurial and refund some of its operational costs to the federal government and keep inmates gainfully employed. By 1876, they were really hustling for government contracts. The Pen managed to do work for the…
10209 Chris Chance: Iran Caper article brings back memories
Iran Caper article brings back memories I read with great interest the article on Ken Taylor. My mother, Nancy Chance, had a small part in the Iran Caper. That summer she was going to travel to Greece to visit my godparents, Jim and Barbara Barker, as he was the Canadian Ambassador to Greece. While the…
75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain Note from 3303 J.R. (John) Neroutsos: The 15th of September 2015 will mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a significant milestone. No. 1800 Group Captain de Hartland Molson OBE OC OQ fought in the Battle of Britain with No. 401 (Fighter) Squadron. Canada’s only squadron…
A big thanks to Kenny Greer
Kenny Greer is a well known man around the RMC campus. He has endeared himself to many cadets at the college and especially those who play a varsity sport. He is an incredibly devoted and loyal fan who has become friends with many past graduates, current cadets, reservists, and college staff alike. He is always…
Family of II Year RMCC Cadet lose all family possessions
Family of II Year RMCC Cadet lose all family possessions In the early hours of March 16, 2015, an apartment complex in the St-Léonard region of Quebec caught fire, damaging 30 homes beyond repair. Thankfully, no one was fatally injured; however, many families lost their homes and belongings to this terrible accident. MORE
H2612 BGen (Ret) Mike Webber, Adjutant Emeritus the Old Brigade – Hospitalized
Adjutant Emeritus, Old Brigade – H2612 Mike Webber Hospitalized Update we received from 5276 J. R. “Digger” MacDougall on: H2612 BGen (Ret) Mike Webber, Adjutant Emeritus the Old Brigade. Ex Cadets who attended the Sunday march to the Memorial Arch this past Reunion Weekend; may recall the distinguished looking gentleman taking the salute when classes were…
Lost Royal Canadian Horse Artillery Coin
Lost Coin (Click on photos for better viewing) Good morning Mr. Oliver, I was wondering if through your channels you may be able to help me with reuniting a lost coin with its owner. I’ve tried through my channels to find the owner with no luck. The coin was likely lost on reunion weekend, and…
22945 Carrie Topping Off to Nicaragua 28 Dec – Looking for Help!
Good afternoon Bill, I am sure you have plenty of ex-cadets contacting you about their own fundraising efforts and I am not sure if this is even possible, but no better way to find out than to ask! Last year, I used by annual leave to go on a humanitarian trip to Nicaragua. My team…
We get e-mails
Good day Mr. Oliver, I just wanted to express my disappointment in the Veritas article regarding the CDS Commendations. Former Sgt. James Ryan, now a member of Otter Sqn, did quite an amazing job developing a training plan in Afghanistan for the ANP, however there is no write up explaining anything about it. Not only…