Hockey Paladins Start Wed at Home; @ UQTR Frid & Concordia on Sat
Men’s and Women’s Fencing OUA – Fencing Hockey OUA- Men’s Hockey CIS – Hockey Rugby OUA – Men’s Rugby Men’s Soccer OUA – Men’s Soccer CIS – Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer OUA – Women’s Soccer CIS – Women’s Soccer Men’s Volleyball OUA – Men’s Volleyball CIS – Men’s Volleyball Women’s Volleyball OUA – Women’s Volleyball…
Drowning in Oil: The Yasuni National Park in Ecuador
Drowning in Oil: The Yasuni National Park in Ecuador 26549 OCdt (IV) Kai Zhao As a Fourth-Year cadet looking back, I realize that my experiences at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) both in and outside of the classroom have shaped my perspective of the world. As a soon-to-be Second Lieutenant in the Canadian…
Ode au Royal 22è Régiment Pour le 100è Anniversaire en 2014 # 2759 Sir Charles Forbes, RMWO
ED NOTE: As we are approaching the 100th anniversary of the founding of the R22eR this month, attached is an “Ode au R22eR” written by 2759 Sir Charles Forbes, who died in 2010. Also attached is an article written by 12570 Mike Kennedy about his life and wartime experiences, this was originally published in the…
Oct ’52 – RMC Football Team Travels to Halifax
“More drill for recruits. It gives me a real bang to teach these lads and see an improvement in their drill. Boy! They have a long way to go.” That week saw OCdt McColl meet a British war hero, Lt. Gen. Sir Arthur Smith, before a whirlwind trip to the Maritimes. 7 Oct 52 Classes…
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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…
Deaths | Décès
6513 John Telesphore Bart April 28, 1943 – September 28, 2014 I’m Glad for All the Life I’ve Had! There’s nothing like a cancer diagnosis to force a man to take stock of his life. This is particularly true when you find out you have a glioblastoma-an incurable brain cancer. Two and a half years…
In This Issue 38
“It brings back lots of old memories, it’s great to be here with all my buddies and that’s why I come down here every five years. Good for them [the first years] it’s good to see them following along. I wish them all the best and encourage them and tell them – don’t give up”.…
Legacy Dinner – In a Word – Slick
2014 RMC Foundation Legacy Dinner For the 17th consecutive year – The Legacy Dinner kicked off Reunion Weekend. For all those in attendance – a good time was had by all. The audience included 40 sponsored cadets right up to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Tom Lawson (Class of ’79) (photo left) and who…
An Obstacle Course… Against the Clock
An Obstacle Course… Against the Clock By 26972 OCdt (II) Chantel Fortier It’s a widely accepted fact among the professors of the Royal Military College that attempting to keep the attention of their students on the highly anticipated Obstacle Course Day is a fruitless endeavour, especially for the first years. So it was with little…
The First 32
THE FIRST 32 This year’s Reunion Weekend for the Royal Military College of Canada was a resounding success from the 17th Annual Legacy Dinner in support of the RMC Foundation, the First Year Obstacle Course and Badging Parade, the Wall of Honour presentation, sports competitions, Class dinners and the parade to the Memorial Arch. Another…
Weather was Hot…Badging Parade Hotter!
Weather was Hot…Badging Parade Hotter! By: WJO For the second consecutive day of Reunion Weekend, mid summer like temperatures were the order of the day. Approximately 175 first year cadets joined their individual squadrons following a very rigours five week First Year Orientation Period. The badging ceremony, where members of the Old Brigade were the…
Badging Ceremony: A Most Welcome Tradition
Badging Ceremony: A Most Welcome Tradition By 26972 OCdt (II) Chantel Fortier The Obstacle Course parade on Friday was a riot of color, noise and excitement – and now Saturday would reflect the solemn commemoration of the Class of 2018 joining RMC’s ranks. In this tradition, RMC is alone. Few other universities of Canada have…