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An Easter Monday to Remember: The Legacy of Vimy Ridge
As we head into Easter weekend, it is time to reflect on a major event in Canadian history that occurred on Easter Monday of 1917 – the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Vimy Ridge is a long, high hill that...
42nd Annual Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineer Bonspiel in Gagetown
The Bonspiel took place from 15 – 17 March 2024 at the Gage Golf and Curling Club. It included thirty-two teams participated in this year’s competition, divided amongst four divisions. 1st place –...
Artistry in Appreciation: Celebrating Military Children in Canada
April is the Month of the Military Child in Canada. It is a time to recognize and honour the sacrifices and contributions made by children of military families. This month serves as a reminder of...
What is Spiritual Fitness?
Spiritual Fitness is the ability to adhere to beliefs, principles, or values needed to prevail in a mission. It does not require any degree of religiosity. Atheists who hold a secular philosophy can...
History of Base Gagetown Part 2: Unification of Canadian Forces
In 1922, the National Defence Act (NDA) was passed by the Parliament of Canada to enable the organization and funding of the Canadian military. From this Act, the Department of National Defence was...
From POW to OBE: The Canadian Mastermind Behind the Great Escape
On March 24, 1943, 76 allied airmen performed a daring escape from Stalag Luft III, a German prisoner-of-war (POW) camp. The events were heavily fictionalized in the iconic 1963 film, “The Great...
Musicians (S5 E4)
Musicians. The military has many of them and for good reason. They are there to help us celebrate the good times and reflect during sombre times. Corporals Hélène Fortier and Michel Cousineau of the Regimental Band of the Governor General’s Foot Guards go into detail about life as a musician and their role within the Forces. And of course, they give a performance in the podcast studio!