Veteran was secret agent for Allies
Chinese Canadian Gordon Quan in London, UK, 1945 – Supplied Photo Second World War veteran Gordon Quan, 96, has an intriguing story to tell, one that includes top secret work in South East Asia in the final months of the war. The Chinese Canadian got his chance to join the fight in 1944 after the Canadian government allowed a select group of 600 Chinese Canadians to enlist. He underwent...
Ex-forensics investigator finding ‘Homes for Gnomes’
Retired RCMP officer and former army reservist Richard Hessler poses with his military-themed gnomes he makes at his Cranbrook, BC, home. A portion of sales goes to Calgary based charity Homes for Heroes – Photo Submitted A retired RCMP officer has launched a unique fundraiser for veterans, selling military-themed gnome birdhouses and feeders online. In late January, Richard Hessler of...
Canada renews two international military missions supporting international security and stability
March 31, 2022 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces In March 31’s global security environment, the Government of Canada understands the critical importance of continuing to contribute to multinational operations around the world to support international stability and security. To this end, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, announced today that the...
2022 CAF National Triathlon Championship scheduled for July 8th
Competitors begin to swim during the 2019 CAF National Triathlon Championships – Photo from CAF Sports / Facebook Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members will be competing at the 2022 CAF National Triathlon Championship this summer in Quebec. Gatineau will host the competition from July 8th until the 10th. Athletes will compete in either an “Olympic” format ( 1.5-kilometre swim,...
Apology to No.2 Construction Battalion to come in July
The camp of No. 2 Construction Company near Lajoux, France in 1917 – Photo from the Department of National Defence Canada’s Minister of National Defence says the Canadian government intends to apologize and honour the No.2 Construction Battalion. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser and Douglas Ruck, Co-Chair of Black Battalion Historical Marker Society,...
RCAF Foundation launches Student Scholarship Program
Applications are now open for the group’s 2022 RCAF Foundation Student Scholarship program – Supplied Photo A number of scholarships are up for grabs from the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Foundation. Applications are now open for the group’s 2022 RCAF Foundation Student Scholarship program. The program offers students who meet the criteria a chance at $1000 towards their...
Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet fighter jets to train with NATO Allies at Exercise FRISIAN FLAG in the Netherlands
March 22, 2022 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet fighter jets will deploy to the Netherlands from March 22 to April 15 for simulated air combat training alongside NATO Allies at the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s (RNLAF) annual Exercise FRISIAN FLAG 22. The exercise will take place from March 28 to April 8. Canada’s participation will...
Unique fundraiser celebrates Indigenous peoples
-Supplied Photo. A naval officer has launched a unique fundraiser that educates participants from around the world about Canadian Indigenous issues, culture, and art. Lt(N) Kassandra O’Rourke and their wife Eleni O’Rourke founded Tortoise Tasks last year through their charitable small business Kaskata Key. Tortoise Tasks is an initiative they set up with a portion of the proceeds going to the...
PSP Winter Challenge raises over $19k for Soldier On
MCpl Thuy Ly, one of the winners of the 4 Wing PSP Winter Challenge at 4 Wing – Supplied Photo The Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Winter Challenge at 4 Wing is now over and a pair of grand prize winners have been announced. “The PSP Winter Challenge took place during the month of February in which participants were encouraged to log 30 activities during the challenge,”...
Defence Team Official Languages Co-Champions invite you to celebrate International Day of La Francophonie!
Supplied Photo Dear Defence Team members, International Day of La Francophonie promotes the French language across Canada and is celebrated annually on March 20th. It is a wonderful opportunity for public service employees and military members to highlight the beauty of the Canadian Francophonie in all its richness and diversity as well as celebrate the French language and culture. The French...