D-Day Sapper, Cpl Stanley Fields Dies at 101 Years Old
Corporal Stanley Clark Fields (Ret’d), peacefully on 11 April 2020 at the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre in Ottawa ON at the age of 101 years. Stanley was a veteran of the Second World War and believed to be the last surviving member of 5th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, one of the assaulting engineer companies on Juno Beach on D-Day.
Edmonton CME 2020 Reunion Postponed Indefinitely
The Edmonton CME Reunion planned for 12-14 June 2020 has been postponed indefinitely. More details will follow if these events are rescheduled for a later date.
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La réunion du GMC d'Edmonton prévue du 12 au 14 juin 2020 a été reportée indéfiniment. Plus autres informations seront distribuées si ces événements sont reprogrammés à une date ultérieure.
TD Insurance Customer Relief: Helping Canadians Impacted by COVID-19
Message to Affinity Partners:
Dear Affinity Partners,
As we continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19, our focus at TD Insurance is on supporting our customers and colleagues. We want to share an update on relief measures we have implemented to further support our customers and help those who are facing short-term financial hardships. The press release below outlines the clear steps we are taking, with more detailed information available on the COVID-19 update page on our website.
Chief Engineer's Message - COVID-19
The Chief Engineer, Colonel-Commandant and Branch Chief Warrant Officer have asked that the following letter to all Military Engineers be promulgated as far as possible across the country and all places in the world where members of the CME family are serving during the current COVID-19 crisis.
Profile: Lieutenant Jenson Gilby
By Corporal Nick Betts and Second Lieutenant Leo Zhou
Republished from RCAF News Article / March 20, 2020
2 CER Soldiers Take Part in Op DISTINCTION - The Italian Campaign
By MCpl Kimberly Anderson, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment
The Canadian Armed Forces Op DISTINCTION supports the Government of Canada’s Military History Commemoration Program. This program is designed to remind and teach Canadians about the significant sacrifices and achievements made by those who served and who currently serve while preserving their legacy for future generations.
A Memorable Visit to Members Deployed on Operation IMPACT
By Lt Moreau-Beaudry Construction Engineer Tp Comd
On February 10, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Jonathan Vance, visited Canadian soldiers deployed on Operation IMPACT at Camp Canada, Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.
The Prime Minister took the time to recognize the service of the men and women who were away from their families over the Christmas holidays and during the volatile first weeks of the New Year in the Middle East.
5 RGC Receives CJOC Commendation
From: WO Marc Pouliot, 5 RGC Geomatics Troop Commander
On 15 January 2020, 5 RGC Geomatics Tp received a Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC) Unit Commendation for their work during OP CADENCE (G7 Summit in Charlevoix 2018). WO Marc Pouliot stated clearly that credit for the commendation belongs to all members of the troop. He also thanked all those who support the 5 RGC team in their efforts.