Letter to the Editor – The RMC Commandant’s Frozen Salary
Dear Sir: The appointment of a new commanding officer or, in the case of the Royal Military College of Canada a new Commandant, is cause for reviewing the position’s terms of reference. As such, I would be remiss in not drawing to the Commandant’s attention (through the medium of e-Veritas) the regrettable state of his…
The hidden lyme epidemic in Canada
The hidden lyme epidemic in Canada I live in Ontario and I have Lyme disease. I contracted Lyme here. I was misdiagnosed for four year and I have chronic late stage Lyme. I am one of thousands of people who have this contracted disease in this country. This disease is like AIDS. It affects your…
Setting the Record Right…Plus The Night Joe Thorton Was Steam-rolled by a Cadet
Financial Support from the RMC Foundation to the Sandhurst Team The recent article on the Sandhurst Team and the subsequent comment by MGen (Ret’d) Herb Pitts has created some confusion that I believe needs clarification. The Sandhurst Competition is a military skills competition held at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.…
IV Year RETP Engineer Looking for Career Start & Much more…
IV RETP Eng. looking for engineering employment. Are there any “buds” out there that can help point him in the right direction? Good day Sir, My name is Adam Masood and I spoke to you earlier with interest in finding full time engineering employment upon graduation in May, 2011. I am especially interested in engineering…
His great-grandfather was one of the “Old Eighteen”
My name is Stan Davis, and my great-grandfather was one of the “Old Eighteen.” I’ve been in contact recently with Dr. Rodney K. Watterson concerning a book he has authored called 32 in ’44: Building the Portsmouth Submarine Fleet in World War II. Published by the U.S. Naval Institute Press, Rod’s book is just out…
Cadet Honing His Networking Skills; Those Who Live in Glass Houses; & More
Caring Cadet Looking for Some Networking Help for His Friend in the GTA Hello Mr. Oliver, I have a very dear friend of mine who is in need of a break. My friend’s shop where she works will be closing down shortly and she is searching for a job in the GTA. She is looking…
Can you help solve this puzzle?
I am a volunteer at the Halifax Citadel Army Museum in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We have a device that we are unable to identify and were wondering if you might be so kind as to view the attached photographs and give us your thoughts. The device in question is steel, has brass trunnions, (located closer…
Documentary/Le documentaire – The Veterans
The documentary series The Veterans is now available online at http://www.pwu.ca The project, which was funded by the Power Workers’ Union and the Government of Canada, is a look at Canada’s veterans, their experiences during their time of service and what impact it had on them. It covers Veterans from World War II to the…
We get emails
Good Afternoon Bill … I received a special Christmas gift from our 2 nd. year cadet son John Kay (25912), a copy of your book, RMC Hockey History Digest. Although this is not the way to read a book, I have already spot read many articles throughout the book regarding the long history of the…
From Mackenzie Building to Panet House
From Mackenzie Building to Panet House Following is a copy of the e-mail sent out by Rod McDonald on his last day in the Canadian Forces (30 November) and one day prior to taking up his new position as the executive Vice-President, RMC Club of Canada Foundation. Photo by: Dan Fleming Caption: Rod McDonald pictured…
No ‘mystery’ in Choosing CWC & Leadership Team
Photo by: Cynthia Kent II Term Leaders Scheduled to Take Over – December 18th. Photo left – Top 4 (L-R) CWTO, Naval Cadet Arthur; CWC, Naval Cadet, Chong; CWAdO, Officer Cadet, Beare; and DCWC, Officer Cadet Bernatchez. Most Ex cadets likely are not up-to-date in regards to how the Cadet Wing leadership is decided for…
We get emails
Hi Bill & Rolande, No Indiana limestone of Quebec granite here that I can see, but I thought you might be interested in this “Memorial Arch” that graces the entrance to a park in Brownsville, ON, just outside Tillsonburg in SW Ontario. I haven’t been able to trace the history of the Arch, but presumably…