The Steel Spirit: The Dual Meaning of Monochromatic Art
Artist Jay Baker and a friend in his studio – Supplied Photo It’s 3 a.m. A small lamp casts a dull light towards a corner in the dining room where a makeshift art studio resides. Under the glow, Jay Baker hunches over an easel. A glass of Disaronno liqueur with cranberries is within reach. Atop a nearby cabinet a cat swats at a collection of paint brushes. Soothing classical music fills...
2022 Canadian Forces Newspapers Youth Reporter Competition winners announced
The winners of the 2022 Canadian Forces Newspapers Youth Reporter Competition – Supplied Photo Winners have been announced in this year’s Canadian Forces Newspapers Youth Reporter Competition. The task saw youth reporters from military families across Canada share stories and issues important to them or their community. Five reporters were chosen from five different categories,...
Talk Before You Grieve/ Parler avant de déposer un grief
-Submitted Photo Dear CCMS, I’m really upset with my PER because of one bubble placement. Sure, I made one small mistake earlier in the year, but I’ve produced consistent work for the remainder of the year. I don’t think this PER truly reflects my performance and want to grieve my PER. I know the grievance will make waves, but I see it as the only way. Can you help me write my grievance? It...
401 TFS pilot named to CF-18 Demo Team
Captain Jesse Haggart-Smith, the 2022 CF-18 Demonstration Team Pilot – Photo from the CF-18 Demonstration Team/ RCAF Captain Jesse Haggart-Smith says he knew he wanted to be a pilot around the age of 12. “I had got into the Royal Canadian Air Cadets by then and eventually got my glider license through them. Eventually, I joined the military.” Haggart-Smith, who is currently...
Top shooter of RMC Combat Weapons Team wins at international competition
The Royal Military College of Canada Combat Weapons Team participated in the Relentless Warrior Championship against various other teams across the United States of America (USA). Sig Sauer Academy, Epping, New Hampshire, USA on April 08, 2022. Image by: S1 Lisa Sheppard, Military Photojournalist, 2022-RMC1-0032 April 11, 2022 – Kingston Officer Cadet Bennett Scott from Calgary, Alberta,...
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,...
