Saturday: A Long Busy Day
Pre-Badging Parade Reception Photos by Capt Cynthia Kent A pre-parade reception was held at the Senior Staff Mess of RMC. The Chief of Defense Staff, General Walter Natynczyk was in attendance to greet guests prior to the Badging Parade. _________________ Class of 2015 Receive Their Cap Badges on Parade Article and photos by 26173 OCdt…
Ex-Cadets Win Tom Pijper Memorial Challenge Cup & More Sports
Red & White Sports Challenge Article and Photos by s25819 OCdt (III) Yanga Zhu On Saturday of RMC’s Reunion Weekend, cadets and ex-cadets alike participated in the Red & White Sports Challenge. The annual event saw the ex-cadets of RMC facing the College’s varsity teams in rugby, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and water polo. First up…
March to the Arch
Sunday Inter-faith Service By 25892 OCdt (III) Meghan Thompson LCol Wigg, the College Padres and CPO Lindsay Sunday morning there was an inter-faith service at Currie Hall which was well-attended by Cadets and Ex-Cadets. ___________________________________ March to the Arch By 25892 OCdt (III) Meghan Thompson Although the sun didn’t shine on the parade this morning,…
The Week That Was & More at RMCC
Australian Defence Force Academy Visit Photo and description by Capt Cynthia Kent Staff and cadets from the Australian Defence Force Academy were visiting the RMCC as part of the annual cultural exchange between the two military colleges last week. The exchange included a trip to Niagara Falls, the War Museum and the visitors were around…
Three More Ex Cadets Make It to the Wall of Honour
Painting available for sale in the Club Gift Shop at Panet House In 2009, the Wall of Honour truly became part of the fabric of RMC as the RWE Sunday parade route was adjusted to encompass the Wall in perpetuity. After Saturday lunch on RWE 2011, the College will again induct three honorees to the…
The Week That Was at RMCC
“I encourage you all as we chase perfection to try to catch excellence. It is the only way to go.” BGen Eric Tremblay – 21 Sep 2011 – Part of his address to cadets 21 Sep 2011 Medals’ Presentation Parade 21 September Article by 25752 OCdt (III) Christopher Lane Photos by: OCdt (II) Emily Morgan…
Dry Run for IV Years & I Years Anxious to Join the Cadet Wing
Spirits High for the Obstacle Course Dry Run By 25782 OCdt Brandon Friesen Photos by Capt Cynthia Kent and OCdt Brandon Friesen The climate may have been anything but dry on Friday, September the 23rd; however, that was no excuse to cancel the so-called Dry Run. After all, it has long been a tradition for…
RMCC Rowing Club Gets Competitive; plus (w) rugby
Rowing-Cadets Take Their Sport to New Levels By 25820 OCdt (III) Jenny Allen In the early hours of the morning the majority of RMCC cadets are snug in their beds, the sun has yet to grace the college with its presence and a thin veil of mist shrouds Lake Ontario. Even before the initial notes…
Cadets Shine: Army Run & Squadron Pride
RMC Running Team Leads Race to the Finish at Army Run By 25594 OCdt (III) Marina Lowthian The RMC Varsity Running Team put on an impressive display at the 2011 Army Run on Sunday, September 18th, in Ottawa. After waking up in the wee hours of the morning to load the bus for 4 am,…
The Week That Was At RMCC
Photos & Caption by Capt Cynthia Kent, RMC PAO An event to honour Dr. Jane Errington was held at the Cadet Mess on Thursday, September 15th, 2011. Many of Dr. Errington’s colleagues, friends and former students turned out to bid farewell to one of the College’s beloved professors. There were several speeches, including a very…
Warm Welcome to RMC’s Newest Club & College Flag Being Seen Around the World
RMC Expedition Club Sets Sights on Summit By 25725 OCdt (III) Christopher Lane Since the successful summit of Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina — the tallest mountain in the Western Hemisphere — by an independent cadet-expedition group last Christmas, significant work has been put into creating the parameters by which expeditions “to the ends of the…
Reunion Weekend 29 Sep to 2 Oct – Update
First of all, as we are going to press we have heard that both Royal Roads and CMR (RMCSJ) both held very highly successful reunions this past weekend. We are looking forward to receiving articles and photos from both events which we will post next week. RMC of Canada Reunion 29 Sep – 2 Oct…