by brucericketts | Nov 17, 2018 | Operations, Uncategorized
Introduction This tribute to Canadian Nursing Sisters tells of these brave and dedicated women. Their story is one of humour as well as anguish. It is a story of unyielding women who braved all the hardships of war to do their duty and care for their patients, and of...
by brucericketts | Nov 14, 2018 | Operations, Uncategorized
The First Nations people in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have served Canada with distinction and courage since the earliest days. Their traditional way of life—especially the scouting, hunting, and shooting skills that they learn in the wilderness—equip them to...
by brucericketts | Oct 29, 2018 | Operations, Uncategorized
Introduction Canada made great contributions and sacrifices in the First World War. Our many achievements on the battlefield were capped by a three-month stretch of victories at the end of the war during what came to be known as “Canada’s Hundred Days.” The Western...
by brucericketts | Sep 16, 2018 | Operations, Uncategorized
We normally think of Peace-keeping operations as a function of the military, but the RCMP have been directly involved for many years. Canada has deployed police officers to peace missions around the world since 1989. Almost 4,000 Canadian police officers have been to...
by brucericketts | Sep 11, 2018 | Operations, Uncategorized
Born in 1905 in Vancouver, Elsie MacGill was a force to be reckoned with. In 1927, she became the first woman to graduate as an electrical engineer from the University of Toronto. She was hired as an engineer by the Austin Automobile Company in Michigan. When Austin...
