A tale of upper and lower cases
Last week, a Letter to the Editor “Authority…who has it?” from Mac Wigfield made a fuss over uppercase “Church” and lowercase “church”. Basically, the author disagrees with the Catholic Church’s …
“Nous sommes fier”
I am a retired teacher, son of a soldier who fought in World War II stationed throughout Europe and Northern Africa where he met my mother. Not a day goes …
Memorials and Things of Fame for May 26, 2010
1850 The Morning Chronicle Being the Queen’s Birth Day, the Royal Standard was hoisted on the Citadel flag-staff at sunrise. Yesterday, until afternoon, was warm and agreeable. It was in …
Rendez-vous British June 5
The 11th edition of Rendez-vous British, Québec City’s show of classic British-made cars will take place June 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Plains of Abraham near …
Canadian Forces will stand up 1 Canadian Division at Kingston
The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Walt Natynczyk, announced today that the Canadian Forces will stand up 1 Canadian Division at Kingston, Ontario, later this summer. The role of …
Les Capitales open defense of Can-Am League crown
A marching band will be among the surprises in store for the fans at Stade Municipal Thursday as Les Capitales begin their defense of the 2009 Can-Am League title.“We are …
Colonel becomes highest-ranking officer to die in Afghanistan
A 42-year-old colonel and a 26-year-old Ontario soldier are the latest soldiers to die in the war in Afghanistan. Colonel Geoff Parker was killed May 18 by a roadside bomb …
Valcartier Royal 22e Regiment develops new strategy in Afghanistan
Valcartier military base doors were open to journalists recently, giving the public a glimpse of how Canadian troops are trained before their deployment in Afghanistan. From November 2010 to July …
Canadian Forces help fight forest fires
With spring under way and summer approaching, the potential for forest fires increases in Canada. The Canadian Forces (CF) provides support and relief following natural disasters, in response to requests …
Ontario soldier dies in Afghanistan
Once again, Defence Minister shared kind words last week for a Canadian soldier killed in combat in Afghanistan, this soldier only a few days short of the end of his …