Tag: Veterans
BComd Commends MPGTG Staff With 44 Years of Service
Bill Balsdon committed 44 years to serving in the CAF and retired from his career at MPGTG
On 29 April 2024, Base Commander Colonel Jonathan...
Vimy Ridge Day 2024: Victory That Came With a Price
Welcoming the Borden Community to remember fallen troops of The Battle of Vimy Ridge
A day of remembrance and appreciation, 9 April 2024 is Vimy...
Peril in Paradise: A New Sci-Fi Thriller by local author Zanne Raby
If you are looking for a gripping sci-fi adventure that will take you to the edge of the galaxy, you might want to check...
RCAF 100th Anniversary Lapel Pins
Following a well-established CFB Borden tradition at 16 Wing Borden, commemorative pins were produced again this year to mark the anniversary of the birth...
Veteran Profile: Living A Fulfilling Life with Korean War Trauma
Hockey-loving veteran Bruce Nichol (1927-2014) lived a rich life despite trauma of Korean War experiences
Bruce Dallard Nichol was born on 14 December, 1927, the...
RCASC Soldier Apprenticeship: “The way to a fine future”
How Col Bob Baxter (retired) served in the CAF since the age of 16
In a time when Barrie, Ont. had a population of about...
Love and Sacrifice: A Profile of Fern Taillefer
Fern Taillefer has served the CAF in an array of roles and continues to do so outside of his military career
On the eve of...
Defending Canada’s Skies With a Fear of Heights
Veteran recalls his experience as a navigator during the Cold War in new book
In August 1955, Scott Maclagan received a call inviting him to...
Indigenous veteran honoured to serve Canada in both Second World War and Korean War
“He thought it was an honour to serve his country,” said Ruby Jamieson of her husband, George Edward “Ted” Jamieson, a sailor and distinguished...
Military families make valentines for Veterans
Spreading the love for Veterans this Valentine’s Day
Veterans in long-term care facilities across the country will receive handmade valentines on February 14th.
The annual initiative...